General Dentistry :
Regular check ups and cleanings are essential in keeping your smile healthy and glowing!
We offer comprehensive General Dentistry for all of our patients, including hygiene services. We are accepting new general and cosmetic patients and welcome appointment bookings via telephone, email or online.
For your convenience, you may choose to download and complete your new patient forms from our website prior to your initial visit. We are always here for your questions and welcome you to tour our office and meet our staff in person, or schedule a consultation with one of our doctors to discuss your specific concerns.
You'll also find on this page a link to our Glossary with explanations of common dental terms and procedures, as well as our Patient Education Centre where there are step by step animated demonstrations of the most common procedures performed in our office.
"Our team of Dental Professionals are here to ensure your comfort and health!"
Insurance :
We submit your insurance claims through our electronic EDI system directly to your insurance company. This eliminates the need for paperwork, and typically results in reimbursement from your insurance company directly to the patient as quickly as five days from the appointment.
We offer estimates for treatment plans and prescribed services before treatment commences. We also assist our patients in securing information on insurance coverage and financial payment arrangements when applicable.
We accept VISA and Mastercard in addition to cash and debit payments. Payment is required at the time of each service.
Hygiene:
Professional cleanings performed by a registered dental hygienist help in the prevention of gum disease and tooth decay. In a professional cleaning, your hygienist will remove plaque from the teeth that causes tooth decay and gum disease, remove hardened plaque, or calculus (tartar) and polish and remove stains from your teeth, giving you a cleaner brighter smile.
Your hygienist is an integral part of your health care team, and help to ensure your smile receives the regular attention it deserves.
Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease):
The story of untreated periodontal disease is one of tooth loss and bad breath. Periodontal, or gum disease is caused by bacteria normally found in the mouth. These bacteria have as their main aim in life the goal of burrowing under the gum to find their favourite meal - your bone! As the bacteria eat away the bone that supports the teeth in your jaw, these teeth can loosen and even eventually fall out completely.
As with most conditions in the mouth, periodontal disease rarely causes any pain until it is in the most advanced and serious stages, at which time the condition may be too late to reverse. When left untreated, gum disease can lead to numerous health issues, and often leaves a permanent and unpleasant mark on your smile. Gum disease can frequently be controlled by daily flossing and brushing and maintaining regularly scheduled appointments with a dental hygienist.
Your dentist can step in and assess any problem areas or concerns you might have - and suggest a plan to combat gum disease before it is too late. Ask your doctor, or any of our staff about Periodontal consults or if you have questions or concerns about the health of your gums.
Mouth Guards
We offer protective guards for our patients for bruxism, athletic use, realignment and sleep apnea. For athletic PPM Mouthguards, see the Neuromuscular Dentistry section. Call us to arrange for an appointment or consultation regarding a mouth guard device, and to see which option is ideally suited for your needs.
Oral Health Care at Home
Consistent and meticulous home care is the single most important thing you can do to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile and prevent costly dental treatment in the future. The goal of home care is to regularly remove the sticky film of bacteria called plaque from your teeth. This bacteria causes gum disease and tooth decay and builds up daily.
Here are some helpful tips and reminders to ensure you're doing your part in maintaining good oral health
Brushing
Brush your teeth at least twice daily using a soft toothbrush. You can use any soft bristled, CDA approved toothbrush. In most cases, our doctors highly recommend the use of modern electric toothbrushes such as Oral B electric brushes.
Tongue Cleaning
The tongue, because of its highly textured surface, harbours a great deal of plaque and bacteria. We recommend the use of specially designed tongue cleaners to cleanse the tongue daily. These are much more effective than brushing the tongue with a toothbrush.
Flossing
We encourage you to floss daily to remove plaque between teeth that you can't reach with regular brushing. Proper flossing technique requires 12" to 18" of dental floss. Begin by wrapping the floss around the middle finger of each hand, pulling the floss tightly, then use your thumb and forefingers to slide the floss gently between each set of teeth. Curve the floss in a "C" shape around each tooth and move the floss up and down along the tooth, going as low as you can comfortably under the gum line. Use a fresh section of floss for each tooth until you have flossed the entire mouth. Although tedious, flossing is one of the key factors in maintaining strong and healthy gums, and eliminating excessive bleeding at your regular appointments.
Rinsing
A quick addition to your daily routine, or in place of brushing at the workplace, rinsing can help you keep a healthy smile! When the situation prevents you from regular brushing or flossing, rinsing can aid in maintaining your overall oral health and the health of your gums – not to mention fresh breath! We recommend the use of alcohol free Oxyfresh mouth rinse (and toothpaste), and provide Oxyfresh at our office for your convenience!
Glossary
Click here for a Glossary of common dental terms you might encounter.
Patient Education Centre
Click here to view step-by-step animated explanations of our most commonly requested procedures.
