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Orthodontics in Oshawa

Orthodontic treatment can give you a straighter and more even smile. We provide a variety of treatments for misaligned and crooked teeth.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works

As the adult teeth begin to grow, they can be misaligned or crooked, or conditions such as bite malocclusion (underbite or overbite) can occur. This can lead to health complications such as jaw pain or damage to your teeth, or it could result in an uneven smile. Orthodontic treatment repositions and realigns your teeth to make them straight and even.

Metal Braces

Our office will assist you in maintaining your oral hygiene and gum health throughout your orthodontic treatment.

SureSmile® Clear Aligners

SureSmile® Clear Aligners SureSmile® Clear Aligners SureSmile® clear aligners work like braces to gently reposition your teeth. The aligners are designed to be virtually transparent and unnoticeable while you wear them. You can also remove the aligners when you eat or brush your teeth. During SureSmile® treatment, you may need to visit our office every month for a checkup and a new set of aligners.

Video: SureSmile® aligner Video: Confident smiles Video: SureSmile® procedure Video: SureSmile® provides

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Frequently Asked Questions

A retainer holds your teeth in place while they adjust to their new positions after treatment with braces or aligners. Most patients wear the retainer for six months to a year. Your dentist will let you know if you need a retainer when they remove your braces.

Yes! You can have any colour you want, and you can change the elastics every month when you go to get your braces adjusted.

Your mouth might hurt when you get the braces put on or when your dentist adjusts them. The pain is from your teeth moving into their new positions and it will go away after a day or two. Your dentist can recommend pain medication to help you feel better.

If your braces are broken or you lose a wire or elastic, call your dentist right away. If the wire or a piece of the braces is poking the inside of your mouth, you can cover it with orthodontic wax to protect your mouth until you go to your dentist’s office.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

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Wisdom Teeth Removal in Oshawa

We provide wisdom teeth assessment for removal and perform extractions if needed. Learn more about your wisdom teeth and why they may need to be extracted.

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

The wisdom teeth are the third and last set of molars to grow in. Many people don’t have enough room in their jaws for the wisdom teeth to grow correctly. This means the wisdom teeth can become misaligned and possibly impact the nearby teeth. If we see this might happen, we’ll recommend having the wisdom teeth removed.

Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedure

Wisdom teeth are usually extracted before they grow through the gums. This means they need to be removed through surgery. An incision is made in your gums above each tooth, and the tooth is removed. After the teeth are extracted, the inclusion is closed with sutures.

Video: Extraction

Is Wisdom Teeth Removal Painful?

Wisdom teeth removal is usually performed under local anesthetic, so the procedure itself is painless. A referral can be discussed to schedule an appointment with an oral surgeon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

They are called wisdom teeth because they’re the last set of adult teeth to emerge. Since they normally emerge in early adulthood, they have historically been a sign of becoming an adult and (hopefully) wiser.

Dry sockets occur when a tooth is extracted, and a blood clot fails to form in the remaining socket. This can cause the bones and nerves around the socket to be exposed to the air, causing intense pain and swelling. Contact your dentist if you notice these symptoms after having your wisdom teeth removed.

Your wisdom teeth might not need to be extracted if they are growing correctly and there is space in your jaws for them to emerge. Your dentist will monitor their growth to make sure that no problems develop.

Preventative Dentistry

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Preventative Dentistry in Oshawa

Preventative dentistry is your best defence against tooth decay. We offer oral hygiene and dental examinations to help keep your teeth healthy.

Why is Preventative Dentistry Important?

The prevention of tooth decay and early detection of dental health problems is vital to ensuring your good dental health. Regular professional cleaning ensures that your teeth are free from cavity-causing tartar buildup so cavities can’t form, and regular dental examinations let us detect, diagnose, and treat problems before they become serious.

Oral Hygiene

Professional cleaning by a trained dental hygienist is the best way to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. Your hygienist uses special tools to remove tartar from the hard-to-reach areas of your teeth, and they can also recommend preventative treatments such as fluoride treatment to help prevent cavities.

Minor oral ulcerations (cold sores) affect many of us. We offer a diode laser treatment that will alleviate symptoms and prevent further spread of lesions.

Dental Exam

A thorough examination by your dentist will detect early signs of tooth decay, infection and disease, and other dental health issues. A typical dental exam includes a physical examination of your teeth, mouth, and jaw. It may also include x-rays and other diagnostic tests.

Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is a potentially deadly cancer that affects thousands of people each year. During your preventative dentistry appointment, we will screen for early signs of oral cancer. Early detection increases the chances of successful treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dentists recommend that you have your teeth cleaned and examined every six months. This helps prevent decay and it lets your dentist detect problems before they get serious. Some patients may need to come for more frequent cleanings, depending on their needs.

Fluoride treatment is a highly effective way to strengthen teeth and protect them from cavities. Scientific studies show that there is no evidence that dental fluoride treatments cause negative health effects.

No. Your dentist will only recommend x-rays during an exam if they detect an issue and need to diagnose it further, or if it has been a long time since your last x-ray.

Teeth Whitening

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Teeth Whitening in Oshawa

Get a bright new smile! We offer in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments to give you the smile you want, safely and quickly.

Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?

Professional teeth whitening is administered by a dentist, so you can be confident the treatment is safe and effective. We provide convenient at-home and in-office whitening treatments to suit your unique needs - and you can choose the shade of whitening.

At Home Whitening

At home whitening kits are a convenient way to brighten your smile. The kits use a whitening gel and specially designed trays that you put on your teeth each day for two weeks. You can choose the level of whitening by changing the treatment time.

Video: Home whitening

In-Office Whitening

In-office whitening uses an advanced whitening system to brighten your smile quickly and safely. The treatment usually takes a single appointment so you can get the smile you want, almost instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Professional whitening treatments are safe if they are administered by a trained professional using approved treatments.

Professional whitening normally lasts around one year. The actual time can vary depending on your dental hygiene habits, diet, and whether you smoke.

Whitening treatments are formulated to whiten natural tooth enamel, so they won’t have an effect on porcelain or ceramic restorations. Your dentist can help you with options to change the colour of your crown or other restoration.

Most professional whitening treatments are safe or can be modified for patients with sensitive teeth. Speak to your dentist to find the right option for you.

Snoring

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Snoring Cessation in Oshawa

We provide diagnosis and treatment for snoring and sleep apnea to help you manage symptoms and get a good night’s rest.

How Snoring and Sleep Apnea Affect Your Health

Snoring and sleep apnea can disrupt your sleep and leave you exhausted. Sleep deprivation and sleep disorders have been linked to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, worsening depression or ADHD, and diabetes. Speak to your family physician if you suspect you are suffering from a sleep disorder.

Snoring

Snoring occurs when air can’t freely move through your airway into your lungs. This results in difficulty breathing and the familiar snoring sound. Snoring can be caused by an obstructed airway, being overweight, your sleeping position, or age. If it isn’t treated it can interfere with the quality of your sleep.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is caused by the muscles in your throat relaxing while you’re asleep. This makes your airway become narrow, blocking the airflow so you can’t draw a breath. When this happens, you wake up and start breathing again, and then fall back asleep. This sleep/wake cycle can happen up to 30 times an hour, and many people who suffer from sleep apnea are not even aware that they’ve woken up. Sleep apnea can have a serious impact on your health if it isn’t treated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dental treatment for sleep apnea usually involves the use of a CPAP machine and mask. The CPAP machine prevents apnea by keeping your airway open while you sleep.

Dental treatment for snoring depends on the cause. Treatments can include orthodontic treatment, bite appliances to reposition the jaws, or sleep counselling.

We may also recommend lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, reducing stress, and quitting smoking to reduce or eliminate risk factors that can contribute to snoring or sleep apnea.

Oral appliance therapy uses a device that fits over your teeth and holds your airway open. The appliance is designed to fit comfortably so it doesn’t interfere with your sleep.

If you suffer from snoring or sleep apnea, you should speak to your physician before talking to your dentist. Sleep disorders are medical conditions, and they need to be properly diagnosed before treatment begins. Once you begin treatment with a dentist, they will work together with your doctor to determine the right treatment for you.

Periodontics

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Periodontics in Oshawa

Your gums help protect your teeth from injury and infection. Untreated gum disease can lead to tooth loss and has been linked to heart disease and diabetes. We provide periodontal services to help keep your gums healthy.

Our restorative dental services include:

Tooth Extraction

Damaged teeth sometimes need to be removed to prevent potential infection and damage to other teeth and surrounding tissue. We provide extraction services along with restorations such as dental implants and crowns to replace lost teeth.

Frenectomy

Frenectomy is the removal of connective tissue from areas inside the mouth. This procedure is used to treat conditions such as tongue-tie where the tissue is too tight and causing discomfort.

Scaling and Root Planing

Buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth can cause inflammation of the gums. This inflammation can make your gums vulnerable to infection and increase the risk of gum disease. Scaling and root planing are treatments to remove buildup and other irritants from the roots of your teeth to prevent inflammation.

Video: Scaling

LANAP | LAPIP Treatment for Periodontal Disease

Periodontal laser therapy treatments are used to reverse the effects of chronic periodontal disease and prevent tooth loss and other complications.

Ridge/Socket Preservation

When a tooth is extracted, an empty socket is left in your jaw. If it isn’t preserved, this socket can collapse and cause bone deterioration and displacement of the adjacent teeth. We preserve the socket by filling it with dental material to prevent this from happening.

Ridge Augmentation

The gums and bones in your mouth form a structure dentists call the alveolar ridge. The ridge gives shape to your mouth and supports your teeth. If you’ve lost teeth, the alveolar ridge can deteriorate, which can cause tooth loss and changes in the shape of your mouth. We can rebuild the alveolar ridge with treatments such as bone and gum grafts.

Sinus Augmentation

Dental implants require sufficient bone to hold them in place. Sometimes when an implant is needed in the upper jaw there isn’t enough bone to support it. When this happens, we build up the bone mass using bone grafts before placing the implant.

Bone Grafts

Injury, gum infections, and disease can cause deterioration of the jaw bones. Bone grafts are used to repair this damage. The grafts integrate into the natural bone structure to increase the bone mass and strengthen the area.

Gum Grafting

Damaged gums can be repaired with a gingival graft (gum graft). We treat the damage by grafting gum tissue from another area of the mouth or from a donor, onto the treatment area.

Pocket Depth Reduction

Your gums can sometimes form pockets around the roots of your teeth. These pockets can fill up with food particles and bacteria and become infected. To keep this from happening, we surgically reduce the depth of the pockets, so food doesn’t get trapped in them.

Flap Procedures

Sometimes we need to access areas under the gums or the roots of your teeth. To do this, we make an incision in the gums and open up a small flap. After the treatment is finished, we close the flap with sutures.

Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a treatment to “lengthen” the crown of a tooth for cosmetic reasons or to place a dental crown. The treatment involves removing gum tissue from around the tooth to expose more of the root and make the tooth longer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Research shows a link between gum disease and an increased risk of heart disease in patients. It’s believed that untreated gum disease causes the level of inflammation in the body to increase. High levels of inflammation can lead to the development of inflammatory conditions like heart disease.

Current research shows that gum disease and diabetes might be closely linked. Good dental health care and periodontal health may have a positive effect on blood sugar levels, which can help manage diabetic symptoms. Research also shows that people who develop diabetes have a higher risk of developing gum disease.

Plaque and tartar are biological substances that can form on the enamel of your teeth. They are both linked to tooth decay and gum disease.

Plaque is a biofilm that sticks to the surface of your teeth. It can host bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum infections. Plaque can be removed by regular brushing and flossing.

Tartar is a hard substance that forms on your teeth along the gumline. Tartar is very hard and can only be removed by a trained hygienist using special tools. If the tartar isn’t removed, it can irritate your gums and make them vulnerable to infection.

Guards, Bite Appliances

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Sports Guards in Oshawa

Custom-made sports guards and night appliances keep your teeth safe from injury. They fit comfortably without slipping to provide the best protection for your teeth.

Why Do I Need to Protect My Teeth?

Your teeth can be injured or damaged by impacts to your face or by grinding and clenching. If they aren’t protected from damage, they could be damaged or lost, or they could become misaligned. Guards and appliances provide a layer of protection to keep your teeth safe and healthy.

Sports Guards

Custom sports guards are worn over the teeth to absorb impacts and protect your teeth from being injured. Guards fit comfortably and securely to prevent injury without interfering with your game.

Bite Appliances

Clenching or nighttime grinding can cause serious damage to your teeth over time. Night appliances prevent clenching and grinding by holding your teeth in place while you sleep. The appliances are custom-made to fit comfortably without interrupting your sleep.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, your teeth can be injured by even a minor impact. You should wear a guard for any sport where there is a risk of impact to your mouth or of falling.

Your sports guard should fit comfortably and allow you to speak and breathe easily. You should not have to bite the guard to keep it in place. If your guard doesn’t fit properly, speak to your dentist about getting the guard altered or replaced.

Replace your sports guard after two or three seasons or after an impact or injury. A damaged guard may not protect your teeth as well as a new one.

Endodontics

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Root Canal Treatment in Oshawa

Root canal treatment saves a damaged tooth from being lost and prevents potentially dangerous infections. Learn more about this often-misunderstood but important procedure.

Why Do I Need a Root Canal?

If a tooth is damaged, cracks or cavities can penetrate through the enamel and reach the vulnerable inner tissues of the tooth. This can result in a bacterial infection. If the infection isn’t treated, it can spread to other tissues surrounding the damaged tooth. This can lead to gum disease, loss of the tooth, and other complications.

How Does Root Canal Treatment Work?

Treatment consists of removing the inner tissues of the tooth (the pulp), treating any infection present, and preventing further infection. The procedure is done by making a small hole in the tooth and removing the pulp with special tools. Then the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, and the hole is filled and sealed. After treatment, the tooth can be restored with a crown.

Video: Root Canals

Are Root Canals Painful?

Root canals are done under local anesthesia, so the treatment itself is painless. You may experience local pain and sensitivity following treatment similar to having a tooth filled. Over the counter pain medications may provide relief from post-treatment discomfort.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common symptoms of infection include sensitivity to pressure, heat and cold, sore or bleeding gums, or a sharp toothache. Infections can also occur without any symptoms, so it’s important to see your dentist for regular dental examinations.

A restored tooth should stay healthy for a lifetime if it isn’t injured or damaged by decay. The crown may need to be replaced every 10 to 20 years.

Your restored tooth is still vulnerable to tooth decay, so brush and floss it just as you would your natural teeth.

Dental Emergencies

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Emergency Dental Care in Oshawa

We provide emergency dental appointments for our patients. If you’ve got a dental emergency, we can help! Contact our office, at (905) 576-2906, right away if you need assistance.

Dental Emergencies

We provide our patients emergency dental treatment for severe toothaches, injuries, broken teeth, damaged restorations or dentures, or other dental emergencies.

Same-Day Treatment

We do our best to see our patients on the same day of the emergency. Contact our office to schedule an emergency appointment. Our team can also answer questions and provide advice on what you can do while you’re waiting to be seen.

After-Hours Emergencies

If your emergency is outside our office hours, please call our office and listen to the recording for after hours emergency contact information. You may also be able to access emergency dental services through your local emergency medical services provider or emergency room.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it’s possible that a broken or knocked out tooth can be saved if you receive dental treatment in time. If you’ve broken or lost a tooth, bring the tooth to our office. You can place a lost tooth back in the socket or tuck it between your gums and your cheek. If you are not comfortable putting the tooth in your mouth, you can put it in a container of milk.

If you have a painful toothache, you may find relief with over-the-counter pain medication. A cool or warm compress near the sore area may also help. Call our office or seek medical attention if you are bleeding or if you experience severe swelling or difficulty swallowing.

Seek emergency medical care if you are bleeding heavily, suspect you have broken a bone or can’t open or close your mouth, experience severe swelling or are having difficulty breathing or swallowing.

Dental Restoration

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Dental Restoration in Oshawa

Dental restoration is the art and science of restoring damaged teeth. Crowns, fillings, and bridges repair the damage and restore the appearance of your smile.

Our restorative dental services include:

Fillings

Fillings are used to repair cavities or other minor damage to teeth. The filling preserves the strength of the tooth, prevents further decay, and restores the tooth’s appearance. We offer tooth coloured fillings that match your smile.

Video: Filling

Crowns

Crowns completely restore seriously damaged teeth. The crown fits over the injured tooth and looks, feels, and functions like one of your natural teeth. They are made from composite material that is coloured to blend with your smile.

Video: Crowns

Inlays & Onlays

Inlays and onlays are used to repair teeth where a crown isn’t required. They resemble large fillings and are created in a dental lab, then cemented into place in the damaged tooth. Onlays are specially designed inlays that restore the biting strength of molars.

Video: Inlays / Onlays

Bridges

Bridges are used to replace a single or multiple missing teeth. There are many types of bridges, but they all consist of one or more artificial replacement teeth that are attached to your natural teeth. Bridges are designed to look like natural teeth, and they also prevent the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth from shifting out of place.

Video: Bridges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dentists have used metal fillings to repair teeth for over 100 years. Fillings are safe and low-cost, and they last a long time, which makes them an excellent choice for repairing cavities. Metal fillings contain a small amount of mercury, and there have been concerns that this mercury can be released into the body. However, medical studies show that the extremely small amount of mercury released by metal fillings poses no threat to your health.

If you are concerned about the safety of metal fillings, talk to your dentist. Alternative treatments such as composite fillings may be a solution for you.

Porcelain or ceramic restorations usually last for ten years or longer. Metal restorations can last longer. How long your restorations last depends on your eating habits and dental hygiene. Restorations are also not as strong as natural teeth, so you should be careful eating hard or sticky foods.

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Orthodontics & SureSmile®

Orthodontics in Oshawa

How Orthodontic Treatment Works

Metal Braces

SureSmile® Clear Aligners

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to wear a retainer after orthodontic treatment?

Can I get different colour elastic bands on my braces?

Will it hurt to get braces?

What if my braces break or I lose an elastic?

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom Teeth Removal in Oshawa

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedure

Is Wisdom Teeth Removal Painful?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are they called Wisdom Teeth?

How do I know if I’ve developed dry sockets after having my wisdom teeth extracted?

Is there a chance I won’t need to have my wisdom teeth removed?

Preventative Dentistry

Preventative Dentistry in Oshawa

Why is Preventative Dentistry Important?

Oral Hygiene

Dental Exam

Oral Cancer Screening

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I go for a cleaning?

Are fluoride treatments safe?

Do I need to have an x-ray every time I have a dental exam?

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Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening in Oshawa

Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?

At Home Whitening

In-Office Whitening

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to whiten my teeth?

How long will my teeth stay white?

Can my crown or bridge be whitened?

I have sensitive teeth; can they be whitened?

Snoring

Snoring Cessation in Oshawa

How Snoring and Sleep Apnea Affect Your Health

Snoring

Sleep Apnea

Frequently Asked Questions

How do dentists treat sleep apnea and snoring?

What is oral appliance therapy for snoring?

Do I need to go to my doctor before seeing a dentist for snoring or apnea treatment?

Periodontics

Periodontics in Oshawa

Our restorative dental services include:

Tooth Extraction

Frenectomy

Scaling and Root Planing

LANAP | LAPIP Treatment for Periodontal Disease

Ridge/Socket Preservation

Ridge Augmentation

Sinus Augmentation

Bone Grafts

Gum Grafting

Pocket Depth Reduction

Flap Procedures

Crown Lengthening

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the link between gum disease and heart disease?

Is gum disease linked to diabetes?

What is plaque and tartar?

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Guards, Bite Appliances

Sports Guards in Oshawa

Why Do I Need to Protect My Teeth?

Sports Guards

Bite Appliances

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a guard if I don’t play contact sports?

How can I tell if my sports guard fits me?

When should I replace my sports guard with a new one?

Endodontics