During the dental examination, the dentist assesses the presence of:
During your dental cleaning, the hygienist proceeds to:
Depending on the amount of tartar and plaque accumulated, it varies
between every:
When tartar builds up deep below the gum, a curettage (deep cleaning) is required. This treatment aims to remove tartar and necrotic and inflamed gum so that it can regenerate. Curettage is performed under local anesthesia.
The composite restoration is a white filling bonded to your teeth.
A composite restoration is used to repair anterior and posterior teeth.
When a composite restoration is too extenive, a porcelain crown is recommended to reduce the risk of tooth fracture. Sometimes, the tooth is no longer repairable following such a fracture.
A crown is a porcelain tooth that covers a natural tooth. It reduces the risk of fracture when the tooth is fragile.
The porcelain crown can extend the life of a tooth. Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that the natural tooth supporting the porcelain crown breaks at the gum level, which leads to the extraction of the tooth.
A root canal treatment is to devitalize the tooth. The inside of the tooth is emptied, cleaned and filled to prevent bacteria from returning to the tooth. We could compare the tooth having a root canal to an Easter egg. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a surgery and the roots are not cut.
Wisdom tooth extraction is recommended when there is not enough space to allow complete eruption.
At West Island Dental Clinic, we are committed to helping you achieve a stunning and functional smile, revolutionizing your dental experience through personalized treatments that boost your confidence and enhance your overall well-being. Your satisfaction and smile transformation are our top priorities.
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