Dentures There are many reasons for a tooth loss (periodontals disease, decays or trauma). Dentures have been used to replace missing teeth for many years now. The loss of your teeth can have a negative impact on your self-confidence, your ability to chew food and your bite. Since your teeth provide structure and support to [...]

Crowns and Bridges In dentistry, crowns and bridges are part of Restorative Dentistry, which refers to the restoration of natural teeth that have been damaged, decayed or lost. Once your dentist has examined your teeth and has evaluated your dental and medical history, your dentist will be ready to provide a diagnosis, and treatment options. [...]

Oral Surgery Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specific branch of dentistry that includes the diagnosis, surgical and related treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the head, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws and neck. Oral Surgery involves, but is not limited to: [...]

Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy) A discipline in dentistry that deals with maintaining the health of the living tissues inside a tooth (pulp), and preventing infection of the surrounding tissues, which is commonly referred to as “Root Canal Treatment” (RCT). The aim of Root Canal Treatment is to eliminate the damaged pulp as well as the [...]

Teeth Whitening Tooth whitening is the process of removing stains and discolouration from teeth and improving their colour through a bleaching process to make them look “whiter”. For heavily stained teeth, a procedure as simple as a scale and polish from a dental hygienist can significantly improve their appearance, so the teeth look whiter and [...]

Dental Implants Dental implantology is an amazing technology for tooth replacement. A Dental implant artificially replaces the tooth root to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth. Dental implants can also help with the retention of dentures maintain the patient’s oral structure. Dental Implant Placement Dental implants replace tooth roots with titanium [...]

Coquitlam Dentists – Preventive Dentistry The branch of dentistry that deals with the preservation of healthy teeth and gums by the prevention of dental caries and oral disease is called Preventive Dentistry, which is the science of the care required to prevent diseases of the teeth and supporting structures. Preventive dentistry means a healthy smile [...]

Cosmetic Dentistry Coquitlam Don’t we all want a perfect smile? While few fortunate people have one naturally, almost anyone can get one with the help of their dentist. In addition to orthodontic treatment, which can straighten your teeth, recent advances in dental materials and techniques offer near-perfect teeth that are just as strong as the [...]