Treatment >> Dental Procedures

• Prevention - to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as they are now.
• Restoration - to treat damaged teeth and gums and replace lost teeth.
• Cosmetic - to improve the appearance of your teeth.
  

Orthodontics - Orthodontic treatment uses braces or other appliances to put gentle pressure on your teeth and eventually move them into the right position.

Root Canal Treatment - Root canal treatment is the process of removing the infected, injured or dead pulp from a tooth.

Fillings - There are several different types of fillings that can be used to fill a cavity, but the final decision on which type of filling is placed in your mouth is yours alone.

Crowns - If your tooth is damaged but not lost, a crown (also called a cap) can be used to cover the damaged part of your tooth. A crown protects your tooth from further damage.

Bridges & Dentures - Bridges and dentures are two ways to restore a badly damaged tooth or replace a lost tooth.

Dental implants - Dental implants are used to replace missing roots and support replacement teeth, which may be fixed to the implant(s). Or you may be able to take them out yourself.

Teeth whitening - Although teeth are not naturally meant to be completely white, many many people want a brighter smile. Responding to this desire, a wide range of "whitening" options has become available to consumers.

Bonding & Veneers - Bonding and veneers make your teeth look better by changing their colour, shape or spacing.

Care After Minor Oral Surgery - Sometimes, after minor oral surgery, you may have pain, bleeding and swelling. This section offers some advice on dealing with these problems.

• Resources:

Canadian Dental Association