1.ORTHODONTICS Orthodontics is the treatment of improperly positioned teeth. We can use functional appliances as well as fixed braces which apply gentle pressure to move teeth into the desired position. Orthodontics straightens teeth, brings your bite into alignment and improves both the appearance and function of your teeth. Crowded, crooked or protruding teeth are more difficult to keep clean and are vulnerable to gum disease as you age. 2.ENDODONTICS If a tooth is damaged by decay or injury, the canals inside the root of the tooth may become infected. If the infection is not treated, it can lead to severe pain, abscess and tooth loss. Fortunately, the infection can be removed from the tooth and and the tooth can be restored to normal function. This treatment is also known as a root canal. Root canal treatment is one of the most successful of all dental procedures and enables you to keep your teeth for your lifetime. 3.CROWNS AND BRIDGES Crowns and bridges are usually made out of porcelain or metal alloys and they will strengthen and protect your teeth as well as enhance your smile. Crowns are placed over your weakened or decayed tooth after they are reduced in size, to allow the crown to fit over the tooth like a thimble. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by placing crowns on the teeth on either side of the missing tooth and another false crown is attached between them to replace the missing tooth. Crowns are extremely durable and require only the same care as your own teeth. 4.DENTURES Partial and complete dentures can be fabricated for patients who are missing many, or all of their teeth. Patients may have lost their teeth due to advanced periodontal disease or perhaps by weakened or decayed teeth.In most cases, if a patient has to have their remaining teeth extracted, complete dentures can be placed at the same appointment so they never have to go without teeth.If a patient is missing only a few teeth, removable partial dentures can be fabricated to replace only the missing teeth. There are many styles of partial dentures and your dentist can determine which is the best option for you. 5.PERIODONTAL THERAPY Periodontal therapy treats gum infections caused by the bacteria in plaque. Gum disease, otherwise known as periodontal disease, attacks the bone, ligaments and gums that support your teeth. Early symptoms are red, puffy gums that bleed when brushed or flossed. You may also experience a bad odour or taste in your mouth. As infection progresses, space may appear beween the teeth, gums may recede and teeth will loosen. Without treatment, periodontal disease leads to tooth loss. 6.BONDING Bonding is a simple, non-invasive dental procedure that can be used to close small spaces between teeth or to improve the colour of certain teeth. Tooth coloured plastic, the same that is used for dental restorations, can be placed as a veneer over the front of the teeth as an alternative to the more expensive porcelain. Please don’t hesitate to ask our dentists if bonding is an option for you!