Tooth extractions are routine dental procedures used to remove decayed, damaged, or otherwise problematic teeth. Dentists usually make every effort to preserve natural teeth, although sometimes an extraction is necessary. Depending on which teeth are removed, they may be replaced with a dental implant or another oral prosthetic, such as a bridge or denture.
You may require the procedure if one or more of your teeth are decayed so severely that fillings or other restorations are not a possibility for treatment. However, many patients also undergo extractions for impacted teeth (including wisdom teeth), advanced periodontal disease and cracked teeth.
We will review your medical history and the extraction procedure with you prior to starting. The extraction procedure depends on the shape and condition of the tooth. You will be given local anesthetic, which numbs the area around the tooth for a few hours.
Post-operative care following a tooth extraction is essential for healing and preventing complications. You will be instructed to avoid certain foods and also to keep the surgical site clean at all times. If you are prescribed an antibiotic, it is important that you complete the course of treatment to prevent infection. Finally, you will be advised to avoid smoking or drinking through a straw, as doing so may delay the healing process.
Dental veneers are used to cosmetically enhance the appearance of one or more teeth. Veneers are very thin porcelain or resin shells that are customized for a desirable colour and shape. They are bonded to the surface of the teeth to reshape broken, misshapen or irregular teeth, as well as provide a solution for discoloured teeth that do not respond to traditional whitening treatments. Patients with veneers typically achieve a natural tooth appearance that is well-tolerated by the gums and also resistant to future stains.
Did you know…
that dental veneers are a conservative way of completely making over your smile? In fact, veneers are a go-to cosmetic procedure that has become popular with celebrities who want a brighter and more symmetrical smile.
Veneers can help if you have gaps between your teeth or teeth that are broken, chipped, irregularly shaped, or misaligned. To find out more about whether dental veneers are right for you, contact us to schedule a consultation.
Before dental veneers can be placed, the surface of the teeth must be prepared for bonding. After administering a local anesthetic, your dentist will remove approximately half a millimeter from the surface of the teeth. You’ll then bite into a mould that will be used to form your veneers in a dental lab. When the veneers are ready, you’ll be asked to return to have them fitted, bonded, and adjusted.