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Most extractions can be performed under a local anesthetic and don’t generally require anything more.

Why would you need a tooth extraction? For some of the following reasons:

• If you tooth has extensive decay, or has broken or cracked, it is often the case that extraction is the best possible solution for you and your health.
• In other cases, your tooth may be okay to be repaired, but an obstacle has presented itself and has made the repair impossible.
• Tooth extraction may be performed if your tooth is malpositioned. This means that tooth is in an odd position that could affect the rest of your teeth. In most cases, this is a wisdom tooth that either starts irritating your cheek, or starts pushing your other teeth out of alignment, ruining your bite and your smile.
• Wisdom teeth are among the most removed teeth as they’re often unwanted and unneeded.

If you’re experiencing a toothache, the best solution is to contact Wesbrook Village Dental Centre as soon as possible to avoid possible complications and do your best to keep your smile as natural as possible.

Veneers can absolutely fixed a lot of tooth problems such as:

• teeth discoloration
• chipped teeth
• broken teeth
• misaligned teeth
• irregular shaped teeth
• teeth with gaps/spaces
• worn down teeth

Veneers will last between 5 and 10 years and should be replaced after that. Even with veneers, you should always remember to practice good and healthy oral hygiene.

If you have any questions about dental veneers or if you would like to book a consultation and learn your options when it comes to smile makeovers, please contact Wesbrook Village Dental Centre today!

It can be uncomfortable, nerve racking and annoying. So we at Wesbrook Village Dental are able to pride ourselves on being able to provide Sedation Dentistry to any and all patients.

Sedation Dentistry allows you to stay fully conscious, while being in a calm and at ease state. You’re able to respond to your dentist or hygienist, or any one of the team who are specialized in looking after you, but you’ll remain more comfortable than you could have imagined.

Administered through a pill, taken before your appointment, sedation dentistry removes all anxiety, lowers the strength of your gag reflex and enables you to undergo multiple procedures in one day. You won’t remember much of the appointment, meaning you’re less likely to remember the dentist in a negative way, which is great for those who have a fear for the dentist.

If you’re looking to find out more about sedation dentistry, or if you’ve been anxious about coming to the dentist, whether it be from the fear of dentistry or wondering how uncomfortable your gag reflex might make you. Or if you have multiple procedures needed and want to try sedation dentistry, contact us to learn about the best options for your fear of the dentist.

Did you know that 3 out of 4 people have teeth that are sensitive to hot, cold, sweet or sour foods and drinks? Once the hard outer enamel layer and the soft underlying dentin wear away, tooth sensitivity can occur.

Scientists cite the need for substances that rebuild both enamel and dentin at the same time, although there are some special toothpastes and sugar-free gum that can help reduce tooth sensitivity.

They reasoned a sticky material — similar to the adhesive that mussels use to adhere to surfaces — could help teeth keep minerals in contact with dentin long enough for the rebuilding process to occur.

They concluded that the substance could be a “simple universal technique to induce enamel and dentin remineralisation simultaneously”.

Laboratory tests were described as involving teeth with worn-away enamel and dentin being bathed in liquid containing the sticky material and minerals. Teeth which were bathed in the sticky substance and in minerals reformed both dentin and enamel, but those bathed only in minerals reformed enamel only.

Have questions about tooth sensitivity? Contact Wesbrook Village Dental Centre today!

Here are a few tips on how to properly do your teeth cleaning. Make sure you allot time for this in your daily routine. First, brush your teeth using toothpaste with fluoride at least twice a day for two minutes or more. You should not brush your teeth immediately after you eat especially if you just consumed highly acidic food and beverages because it can damage y our teeth. How? The enamel in your teeth softens due to acid and can wear off when you immediately brush your teeth after.

How do you brush your teeth? This is indeed simple but many still do this wrong way. A thorough teeth cleaning hinders the development of plaque (bacteria), which can develop into tooth decay. So how do we properly brush our teeth? First, you have to place the head of the toothbrush against your teeth. Tilt the bristle tips at a 45 degree angle. Move the brush in a circular motion several times and over all surfaces of the tooth. Brush the outer surface of your teeth starting with the upper teeth, keeping the bristles angled against the gum line. After you are done with the outer surface, follow the same procedure on the inner surface of your teeth. When you are cleaning the inner surface of your teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several small circular strokes. Then, brush the chewing surfaces of your teeth. And finally, brush your tongue simultaneously from inner to outer edge. Gargle and you will feel refreshed.

Remember that there is significance in doing these steps in achieving effective teeth cleaning. Not only will you save yourself from embarrassing bad breath moments but also feel confident and enjoy life knowing the right way to effectively clean your teeth at home.

If you take a look at any of the talk shows, or flip through any of your favorite gossip magazines, you could see your favorite stars flashing those to-die-for grins. Many of these celebrities owe their dazzling pearly whites to a good dentist. These days, every Hollywood celebrity considers their cosmetic dentist to be their fairy godmother. Rightfully so, dentists indeed do wonders with their magic to give these celebs their famous celebrity smiles.

Decades ago, getting one of these dental treatments would be considered to be such dream reserved only for those born with a silver spoon on their mouths. It was a luxury only the better half could afford.  These days, thanks to the advancement and improvement in dental procedures, even average consumers and get famous celebrity smiles.  Nowadays, you can even opt to get your teeth whitened by means of any whitening toothpaste that you can buy at your local drugstore. You could even consult your local dentist for options to have your teeth repaired.

Average consumers can certainly benefit from having famous celebrity smiles. More than just a means to satisfy one’s vanity, having a smile makeover can indeed boost one’s confidence. It is shown that people who have confidence have a better and happier outlook in life.  Once you have invested in getting that famous celebrity smile, you could let your smile speak volumes. It would indeed be one of the best investments that you could make with your money.

The stains that are caused by these circumstances are called extrinsic stains. These extrinsic stains are very easy to remove by the use of laser dentistry technology. On the other hand, there is also what we call the intrinsic stains – those which are caused by excessive intake of fluoride and tetracycline and are very difficult to remove. There are also some stains that are genetically developed.

As mentioned earlier, extrinsic stains are more easily removed by dental lasers. A procedure called Laser Teeth Whitening is on the market for laser dentistry and often requested for teeth stains solutions. It is the safest and easiest dental laser procedure. This procedure is also painless and you could get results sooner than you think.

Laser Dentistry is your best option and if you want those pearly white teeth choose Laser Teeth Whitening. During this procedure, a gel which contains hydrogen peroxide is used to lighten your teeth. After application, a special LED light is lit unto the gel applied on your teeth. The light activates the gel. This procedure usually takes up to 45 minutes. The gel then gets rid of the stains on your teeth, stains which can in fact lead to tooth decay, gingivitis, and plaque.

Learn more about how you can improve the look of your stained teeth with the help of the team at Wesbrook Village Dental Centre.

Gummy smiles are conditions that show an abnormality in the proportion of the teeth and gums.  When one smiles, the gums appear disproportionate with the teeth.  The teeth are too small to look at.  A gummy smile is typically a condition said to be influenced by genetics, generally.  When the teeth start to grow, the gums should recede (pull back) and to the teeth.  But for those suffering with gummy smiles, the process of the gums receding is prematurely stopped.

With cosmetic dentistry, gummy smiles can be easily fixed.  One option is to utilize the procedure called a gum lift, which entails removing the excess gum tissues and promote rapid healing.  If the condition is severe, realignment of the jaw may be done through surgery. It all really depends on the situation and case-by-case patient basis.

Whatever the option that is chosen by you, the patient, you will find the results to always be exactly the change you’re looking for in your smile.  If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, and how it could help your gummy smile, contact Wesbrook Village Dental Centre to book an appointment.

There are  a lot of cosmetic dentistry procedures. However the most common procedures done are inlays or onlays, composite bonding, teeth whitening, dental veneers and dental implants.

Inlays or onlays are also called indirect fillings. An inlay is made of porcelain or composite materials. These materials are used as fillings for teeth which have tooth decay or somewhat similar damage. These are created in a dental laboratory before it is fitted and adhesively placed into your teeth by your dentist.

Composite bonding is undergone by those with chipped, broken, discoloured, or decayed teeth. The materials used in this procedure resemble enamel and dentin, for a natural look to your teeth. Unlike inlays and onlays, the materials used in this procedure are applied to the surface of a tooth.

Teeth whitening is the most common cosmetic dentistry requested. A brighter, whiter smile makes you look younger and more approachable.

Dental veneers are composite or porcelain laminates which are also adhesively bonded to the surface of a tooth. This is to correct and repair chips and cracks so as to improve appearance and severe tooth discoloration.

Dental implants are also one of the more highly sought after cosmetic dentistry procedures. Implants use a prosthetic to replace the damage tooth or missing tooth.

Cosmetic Dentistry is your way to that beautiful smile you always wanted. If you would like to learn more about any of our cosmetic dentistry procedures or if you would like to book a cosmetic dentistry consultation, contact us at your earliest convenience.