You should visit your Mississauga dentist every six months for a professional cleaning and routine checkup. These appointments are essential for your long-term oral health. They also play a significant role in maintaining the appearance of your beautiful smile.
Unfortunately, going to the dentist can be a nerve-wracking event for some patients. The sounds, the tools, the X-ray machines, the lights, and the big chair are enough to tie your stomach into knots.
Although these trips feel intimidating, it’s just another day for your dentist at Bristol Dental Clinic. They have performed these standard dental procedures countless times.
With their knowledge and expertise, you have nothing to fear.
1. Scaling and polishing
Every time you visit Bristol Dental Clinic, your dentist cleans your teeth through “scaling and polishing.” These professional cleanings are significantly more effective than at-home brushing and vital for long-term oral health.
Scaling and polishing are the only ways to remove tartar. It also helps prevent tooth decay, permanent staining, bad breath, and periodontal disease. You should have your teeth professionally cleaned every six months to keep them healthy, shiny, and strong.
So how does it work? Your dentist uses a cleaning instrument to scrape plaque and tartar around your teeth and gum line. They then use a rotating brush to polish the surface of your teeth, removing stains.
2. Fillings
Dental fillings repair teeth damaged from decay, cavities, trauma, or wear and tear. They restore the tooth’s shape, function, and overall structural integrity. Additionally, fillings protect teeth from further damage and eliminate any sensitivity caused by the cavity.
Many patients prefer fillings made from a composite material because of their natural appearance. They are colour-matched to the rest of your teeth, creating a flawless smile.
Your dentist uses an x-ray at your appointment to check for cavities, cracks, and other damage. If you require a filling, the first step is to numb the affected tooth and then use a dental drill to remove any decayed tissue. The tooth is thoroughly cleaned before being sealed with a dental filling.
3. Crowns
Some damage is too extensive to be fixed with a filling. In these cases, you will need a crown. Crowns repair severe damage, such as large cavities or decay on the top of the tooth. They cover the affected teeth completely, protecting them from further damage or infection.
Alternatively, crowns can correct cosmetic imperfections.
Generally, patients must visit Bristol Dental Clinic twice to complete the procedure. During your first visit, your dentist makes a mould of the tooth. The crown is custom-made in a dental laboratory and fitted at your next appointment. The whole process is quick and painless.
4. Extractions
Although tooth extractions are often a last resort, teeth sometimes must be removed. Typically, the tooth has been damaged beyond repair through disease, infection, trauma, or infection.
However, a tooth may also need to be extracted for an orthodontic treatment or due to crowding. Many patients need to have their wisdom teeth removed for this reason.
Your dentist will help you choose the best form of anesthetic for you. You may prefer to be entirely unconscious or comfortable with a local anesthetic. The entire tooth is removed from its socket in the jawbone during the procedure. Leaving a gap in your smile is a bad idea, so you should replace the tooth with an implant or bridge.
5. Implants
Dental implants are the best way to replace a missing tooth for most patients. Implants are durable and natural looking, thus restoring the function and appearance of your smile. They also preserve jawbone integrity and prevent the rest of your teeth from shifting out of place.
It takes 2–3 procedures over several months to complete the procedures. At your first appointment, a titanium post is inserted into your jawbone. It gives your new implant its stability.
Once the bone fully fuses with the post in a couple of months, your dentist will place a crown on top.
6. Teeth whitening
Everyone wants a bright, white, and dazzling smile! Life, unfortunately, often has other plans. Regularly drinking coffee or red wine can leave your teeth stained and faded.
Professional teeth whitening is more effective, reliable, and safer than over-the-counter methods. The special bleaching agent removes deep and surface-level stains from the tooth enamel, thus brightening their overall appearance. Your smile is noticeably transformed in as little as one appointment.
7. Root canals
The root canal may be the most feared of all these procedures. However, this reputation is hardly justified. Root canals are incredibly safe, straightforward, and safe. Plus, they shouldn’t hurt any more than having a cavity filled.
If you need a root canal, you have a serious infection in the tissue inside your tooth. These infections are overwhelmingly painful and will not go away without treatment. Delaying root canal treatment allows the infection to spread, causing more pain and necessitating more invasive procedures.
Once given a strong anesthetic, your dentist removes the infected tissue and cleans the tooth thoroughly.
The tooth is then filled and sealed to prevent further infection. Feeling discomfort and sensitivity after the procedure is standard, but you shouldn’t feel any intense pain.
8. Braces/Invisalign
Orthodontic treatments, like traditional braces or Invisalign, will correct tooth misalignment. They straighten crooked teeth, fix crowding issues, and address specific bite problems. Although orthodontics is typically associated with children and teens, these treatments are available for patients of all ages.
Traditional braces and Invisalign use low amounts of constant pressure to guide teeth into the proper place gently. Braces use metal brackets and wires to tighten teeth into place over multiple months. Conversely, Invisalign uses a series of custom clear aligners to move your teeth in the right direction.
Visit Our Dental Offices in Mississauga!
Bristol Dental Clinic in Mississauga is ready to help with all your oral health needs!
We offer a wide range of dental services, including professional teeth cleanings, restorative procedures, and orthodontic treatments. We specialize in diagnosis, treatment planning, and prevention of all oral health conditions.
To book an appointment in Mississauga, call Bristol Dental Clinic at 866-673-2109 or contact us here.
