Parenting is hard. From daycare to dinosaurs to discipline to dating, not to mention dentistry. On the topic of dentistry, one subject that we get a lot of questions from parents about is orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment in Cranbrook is a significant investment of time and money, but also a tremendous investment in your child’s future […]
Are you missing any teeth? Dental bridges and dental implants are both solutions for tooth loss that restore dental function and the cosmetic appearance of a healthy jaw. With either bridges or implants, you can smile, laugh, and eat normally and confidently again. That doesn’t mean that they’re the same, though. In fact, there are […]
Dental bridges in Cranbrook fill gaps left behind by missing teeth. Bridges restore the appearance of your smile by filling those gaps with teeth designed and coloured to match your remaining natural teeth. Bridges and supported teeth restore the ability to chew and speak naturally and prevent the remaining natural teeth on either side of […]
Every dentist in Cranbrook knows how people feel when they hear the words root canal. People cringe and quake at the mere thought of such a complicated and painful dental procedure. That reaction is based on outdated and just plain wrong information that ignores the incredible advances in dental techniques and technology in recent years. […]
Your dentist in Cranbrook may recommend you have a tooth extracted if it is severely damaged or decayed. Tooth extraction is also sometimes necessary in advance of orthodontic work. Many dentists will encourage patients to have their wisdom teeth extracted to prevent serious complications down the road. If a wisdom tooth has become impacted or […]
Are you missing a tooth? It’s a little known fact, but most people will lose a tooth at some stage in their life, whether that be due to an accident, decay, or other reasons. For some adults, it might be that a tooth never grew in the first place, leaving a gap in their mouth. […]
Porcelain inlays and onlays are dental restoration procedures that are used to restore weak and damaged teeth. The only difference between the two is the location where the porcelain restoration is placed. Porcelain inlays are those that are placed in between the cusps or the chewing surfaces of the teeth while porcelain onlays are placed […]
Today, there is an increase in the level of awareness and more adults are showing interest in orthodontic treatment. These treatments allow the patient to become more confident and satisfied with their overall appearance by correcting the alignment of their teeth and jaw. Why is orthodontic treatment important for some adults? You might have seen […]
Botox in Cranbrook is growing and becoming a very commonly-used ingredient in cosmetic and therapeutic procedures. Botox has a number of applications, although in reality, it is a very potent poison. But used on muscle tissue, it can paralyze the tissue and create the appearance of a younger-looking face (or other areas treated). Look into […]
For many years, the solution to crooked teeth was wearing braces. However, cosmetic dentistry has become very popular in the last decade or so. Every day, more people want to fix something about their teeth. Some people just want to straighten them. Others wish their teeth were a couple of shades lighter, and others just […]
