Vegreville Family Dental

Welcomes children of all ages and follows the Canadian Dental Association recommendation for children to have an assessment by a dentist within six months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age. Focuses on early dental visits to identify problems and educate on proper oral hygiene.

Offers a comprehensive cosmetic dental consultation to assess current oral health and provide a treatment plan. Services include teeth whitening, dental crowns, dental bridges, and white fillings.

Offers in-office whitening that whitens teeth in about one hour, and take-home whitening kits. Professional strength whitening agents are used, and progress is monitored to manage side effects like tooth sensitivity.

Provides dental bridges as a functional and aesthetically pleasing option for replacing missing teeth. Primarily uses full porcelain bridges, but may use gold, metal alloys, or a combination. Custom temporary bridges are made while the permanent bridge is being processed.

Provides routine cleanings, examinations, and fluoride treatments. Uses digital x-rays to diagnose cavities and underlying concerns. Offers tips on brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent plaque and tooth decay.

Provides removable partial dentures made from durable materials with a metal framework that clips onto remaining natural teeth. Also offers dental implants as an alternative for replacing missing teeth.

Offers all-ceramic dental crowns to restore function while maintaining natural aesthetics. Uses materials such as ceramic porcelain, Zirconia based porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, full cast metal, and traditional gold. Crowns are custom made from impressions sent to a dental laboratory.

Reserves time daily for dental emergencies and accommodates both existing and new patients. Offers same-day emergency appointments and provides phone advice to keep patients comfortable until they can be seen.

Performs root canal therapy to save teeth by removing the diseased or dying nerve. Emphasizes patient comfort and busts common myths about pain. If a tooth cannot be saved, offers tooth extraction and replacement options.

Provides full dentures that can be crafted to fit the upper arch, lower arch, or both. The process involves consultation, impressions, models, casting, and adjusting, with referrals to a qualified denturist for fabrication.

Focuses on decreasing inflammation through periodontal dentistry. Provides scaling and root planing to remove plaque, tartar, and bacterial toxins below the gum line. Recommends twice-per-year maintenance or more depending on individual needs.

Uses white filling materials to restore teeth with decay or damage, and for cosmetic bonding. The material is placed in thin layers and set with a special light, then shaped and polished to match natural tooth structure.

Provides wisdom teeth extraction with a thorough examination including x-rays to diagnose the type of removal required. Offers detailed instructions for post-operative care.

Provides night guards for the treatment of TMJ disorders. The appliance positions the jaw to reduce stress on muscles and protect enamel. May be worn initially over 8 hours per day, transitioning to only while sleeping.

Provides dental hygiene appointments that include scaling and root planing, polishing, fluoride treatment, extra-oral exams, oral cancer screening, and digital x-rays when needed. Evaluates each patient to determine the appropriate frequency of visits.