DENTAL
PROCEDURES
D.D.S.
Dental Centre of Windsor Family Dentistry
is a full-service dental practice offering
many procedures to help you maintain the ultimate oral health. We also
offer aspects of
cosmetic dentistry such as veneers, Zoom whitening and hygiene care.
Preventive Dentistry [ Maintaining good dental health ]
Preventive dentistry is the ongoing care used to prevent the occurrence of
tooth decay
and other dental diseases. The basis of sound dental care is routine
cleaning and maintenance. Every patient [even denture patients] needs to
be seen at least once
a year. Many patients benefit from professional cleanings that are more
frequent than
every six months, especially those who don't floss daily.
We customize cleanings on the basis of your periodontal, (gums and bone),
health. We
utilize medicated gels along with prescription mouth rinses in problem areas if
necessary.
Ultrasonic scalers are sometimes used to make the procedure more comfortable
and
effectiveas well.
For more
information visit our Preventive Dentistry
page.
Cosmetic Dentistry [ Improving the appearance ]
While traditional dentistry focuses on oral hygiene and preventing, diagnosing
and treating
oral disease, cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of a
person's teeth,
mouth and smile. In other words restorative, general and/or family dental
practices address
dental problems that require necessary treatment, whereas cosmetic dentistry
provides
elective — or desired — treatments or services.
For more information visit our Cosmetic Dentistry
page.
Orthodontics [ Treatment restores function and
esthetics for a beautiful smile ]
Years ago, orthodontic treatments were used only for pre-teens and teens having
problems
with their bite (malocclusion). Today, orthodontic treatments like dental
braces are not only
for pre-teens and teens, but for adults as well. Despite this growing trend
towards adult
orthodontics, it pays to start orthodontic treatment early for maximum
effectiveness. The
American Dental Association recommends that children receive an orthodontic
evaluation
by age seven.
For more information visit our Orthodontics page.
Dental Implants [ Strong,
durable and natural in appearance ]
Implants are bridges that are permanently anchored into the jaw. Because there
is always
a perfect fit, dental implants are almost the same as having your natural teeth
back again.
To qualify for implants, you'll need healthy oral tissues and jawbone ridges
that are in good
shape. If you're suffering from tooth loss, talk with us about whether implants
are an option
for you.
For more information visit our Dental
Implants page.
Dental Crowns [ Preserving
Damaged Teeth ]
Dental crowns, also known as “caps,” preserve the functionality of damaged
teeth. Crowns
may be used to protect a cracked tooth, restore functionality of a tooth with excessive
decay,
or replace a pre-existing crown.
For more information visit our Dental Crowns
page.
Dentures [ A
Restorative Solution for Missing Teeth ]
Complete dentures are used to replace missing teeth for people with no
remaining teeth.
Dentures may also be used for people who have lost several teeth. In this case,
the
appliance is called a partial denture or an overdenture.
For more information visit our Dentures
page.
Root Canals [ Keep your tooth and
stop the pain ]
Endodontic treatment, more commonly known as root canal therapy, is necessary
when
the pulp of your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or
infection can
have a variety of causes such as deep decay, repeated dental procedures on your
tooth,
or a crack or chip in the tooth. With proper care, an Endodontically treated
tooth will function
normally for years to come.
For more information visit our Root Canals
page.
Wisdom Teeth [ Removal is often the
wisest decision for your health and well-being ]
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to erupt in your mouth and
are the teeth
least needed for good oral health. Most people have four wisdom teeth that
usually erupt
through the gums in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes wisdom teeth
remain
trapped in the jawbone under the gums because there is insufficient room for
them to erupt.
For more
information visit our Wisdom Teeth page.
Veneers [ Removal is often the
wisest decision for your health and well-being ]
Porcelain veneers, alternatively termed dental veneers or dental porcelain
laminates, are
ultra-thin shells of ceramic material which are bonded onto the front side of
teeth so to create
a cosmetic improvement for a tooth. Porcelain veneers are routinely used by
dentists as a
way to make cosmetic changes for teeth that are discolored, worn, chipped, or
misaligned.
For more information visit our Veneers page.
Oral
Surgery
For more information visit our Oral Surgery page.
Teeth Whitening [ Customize Your Bright,
White Smile ]
In the
blossoming world of cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening reigns supreme.
Universally
valued by men and women alike, whitening (or bleaching) treatments are
available to satisfy
every budget, time frame and temperament.
For more information visit our Teeth Whitening page.
TMD Treatments [ Jaw
Disorders ]
People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their
jaw,
which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and bone structures
of the mouth.
One of the most common jaw disorders is related to a problem with the
temporomandibular
joint, the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull, and allows your
upper and lower
jaw to open and close and facilitates chewing and speaking.
For
more information visit our TMD Treatments page.
Sleep Apnea
For more
information visit our Sleep Apnea page.