COMPLETE EXAMS
The dental exam includes the clinical and radiographic analysis of the oral cavity and surrounding structures.
The dentist examines in particular:
Cleaning
It is recommended you visit your dentist every six months in order to maintain proper oral health. A dental examination followed by a dental cleaning allows your dentist to detect problems and instruct you on how to prevent them. During your preventative appointment, our team will remove plaque, clean and polish your teeth.
Remember to brush your teeth 2-3 times a day, floss at least once a day, brush your tongue and floss under your bridge or your braces. Poor oral health can lead to tooth decay, gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) and bad breath (halitosis).
Cleaning
It is recommended you visit your dentist every six months in order to maintain proper oral health. A dental examination followed by a dental cleaning allows your dentist to detect problems and instruct you on how to prevent them. During your preventative appointment, our team will remove plaque, clean and polish your teeth.
Remember to brush your teeth 2-3 times a day, floss at least once a day, brush your tongue and floss under your bridge or your braces. Poor oral health can lead to tooth decay, gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) and bad breath (halitosis).
X-Rays
Radiography is an indispensable diagnostic tool. It allows the dentist to propose an appropriate treatment plan in conjunction with the findings from the oral examination. In addition during the first visit, the dentist will take a panoramic radiograph as part of the comprehensive assessment of the teeth, sinuses and supporting structures.
Digital radiology, which is used at Centre Dentaire La Perla makes it possible to acquire precise images while minimizing exposure to radiation compared to traditional X-rays.
Restorations
A dental restoration is required to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure that has been affected by caries, wear, trauma or fracture. At Centre Dentaire La Perla, restorative options may range from a composite filling, a crown on a natural tooth or implant as well as a bridge to replace an edentulous site. During the initial examination or consultation, our healthcare professionals will gather all the necessary information to determine which restorative solutions will be suitable for you.
Restorations
A dental restoration is required to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure that has been affected by caries, wear, trauma or fracture. At Centre Dentaire La Perla, restorative options may range from a composite filling, a crown on a natural tooth or implant as well as a bridge to replace an edentulous site. During the initial examination or consultation, our healthcare professionals will gather all the necessary information to determine which restorative solutions will be suitable for you.
Gum Therapy
Your teeth are supported by bone and surrounded by gums. When plaque and tartar are left to accumulate on teeth due to poor oral hygiene, an inflammatory process begins leading to gum disease. Other factors like smoking or diabetes can also contribute to periodontal disease.
Gum Therapy is a broad term for a number of procedures that can help rid a person of plaque and painful symptoms. A dentist may use several methods for treating gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis, the inflammation of the gums can be treated with a regular dental scaling and proper oral hygiene instruction. When left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis which is the inflammation of gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Without intervention, this will result in loss of bone and eventual tooth loss. Bleeding gums, bad breath, recession, and inflammation can all be signs of gum disease. The treatment that the dentist uses depends on the level of disease and infection that the patient currently has. An extensive examination will disclose the type of intervention that the dental specialist will have to use.
Fillings
Composite resin filling
Composite resin is a material used to seal and restore teeth. Its main advantage? The composite mimics the whitish color of the teeth almost perfectly, giving it a much more natural appearance than its silver amalgam ancestor. Durable, the composite resin filling is applied and shaped during a simple and short intervention. The composite resin is cured with a light, and then adjusted and polished.
Amalgam filling
Used in dentistry for more than a century, amalgam is mainly composed of a mixture of silver, tin and copper. This mixture produces a silver gray “paste” which, once set up, hardens.
Less aesthetic than composite resin, the amalgam still offers great strength and excellent durability.
Ceramic inlay
Ceramic inlay is also an interesting solution for caries repair. More durable than composite fillings, it produces a very aesthetic result. Closer to the enamel of a natural tooth, it restores its initial strength to the repaired tooth. For this reason, ceramic encrustation is often recommended for deep decay or when several tooth surfaces are missing.
Fillings
Composite resin filling
Composite resin is a material used to seal and restore teeth. Its main advantage? The composite mimics the whitish color of the teeth almost perfectly, giving it a much more natural appearance than its silver amalgam ancestor. Durable, the composite resin filling is applied and shaped during a simple and short intervention. The composite resin is cured with a light, and then adjusted and polished.
Amalgam filling
Used in dentistry for more than a century, amalgam is mainly composed of a mixture of silver, tin and copper. This mixture produces a silver gray “paste” which, once set up, hardens.
Less aesthetic than composite resin, the amalgam still offers great strength and excellent durability.
Ceramic inlay
Ceramic inlay is also an interesting solution for caries repair. More durable than composite fillings, it produces a very aesthetic result. Closer to the enamel of a natural tooth, it restores its initial strength to the repaired tooth. For this reason, ceramic encrustation is often recommended for deep decay or when several tooth surfaces are missing.
Root Canal
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the dental pulp is infected. The goal of the intervention is to save the tooth. A severe toothache, lingering pain to hot or cold temperatures, an unexplained discolouration of the tooth, pain that wakes you up at night and swelling and tenderness of the nearby gums can all be symptoms.
Other situations that require endodontic treatment:
Implants
An implant is a small screw made from a biocompatible material (titanium) that can replace the tooth root after its loss. Once firmly anchored in the bone structure of the jaw, a replacement tooth (crown) can be attached to the implant. The implant is the option of choice to replace one or more missing teeth.
Here are some of its benefits:
If you are interested in implantology, do not hesitate to call Centre Dentaire La Perla for a consultation. It is with great pleasure that we will conduct an assessment to enlighten you on your condition.
Implants
An implant is a small screw made from a biocompatible material (titanium) that can replace the tooth root after its loss. Once firmly anchored in the bone structure of the jaw, a replacement tooth (crown) can be attached to the implant. The implant is the option of choice to replace one or more missing teeth.
Here are some of its benefits:
If you are interested in implantology, do not hesitate to call Centre Dentaire La Perla for a consultation. It is with great pleasure that we will conduct an assessment to enlighten you on your condition.
Crowns & Bridges
A crown is a type of restoration, usually made out of porcelain, metal or zirconium which caps and protects your tooth. In order to create space for a crown the dentist will reduce all surfaces of the tooth. The final step consists of cementing the crown into place.
Situations that may require the installation of a crown:
The fixed bridge usually consists of one or more artificial teeth fixed between two teeth / crowns, so as to fill the gap of the edentulous zone.
Here are the advantages of the dental bridge:
Extractions
An extraction refers to the removal of a tooth usually as a result of disease, trauma or crowding. Depending upon whether the extraction was simple or surgical, the dentist will provide you with the necessary post operative instructions and regimen necessary for a smooth and comfortable recovery.
Reasons for pulling teeth:
Extractions
An extraction refers to the removal of a tooth usually as a result of disease, trauma or crowding. Depending upon whether the extraction was simple or surgical, the dentist will provide you with the necessary post operative instructions and regimen necessary for a smooth and comfortable recovery.
Reasons for pulling teeth:
Dentures
Wearing a complete dental prosthesis can avoid many complications. Neglecting to wear a dental prosthesis may cause long-term joint pain. Therefore, to maintain your overall health and well-being, it is advisable that you wear your dentures on an ongoing basis.
Here are the benefits of a complete denture:
Whitening
Teeth whitening is an increasingly popular procedure to restore radiance to your smile. Discolouration of your teeth occurs inside the enamel or dentine. Factors such as plaque, tartar, coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco influence the color.
Ask your dentist or hygienist for further information, as we offer different whitening solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Whitening
Teeth whitening is an increasingly popular procedure to restore radiance to your smile. Discolouration of your teeth occurs inside the enamel or dentine. Factors such as plaque, tartar, coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco influence the color.
Ask your dentist or hygienist for further information, as we offer different whitening solutions tailored to your specific needs.