General Dentistry

Preventive Care
Often people find themselves too busy with their work or their social lives that they forget to take care of their dental health. This can lead to many complications later in life, including: bad breath, decay, gum disease, root canals, and even oral cancer. Our maintenance program includes regular oral hygiene care and examinations including:

• Scaling
• Root Planing
• Polishing
• Fluoride
• A Professional Examination
• Digital Radiographs (X-Rays)
• Oral Cancer Screening

Restorative Dentistry
Dental technology and materials have improved significantly since the first mercury (amalgam) fillings many years ago. At Oceanfront dental, we offer all our clients composite (white) fillings, which are presently the best fillings available. Our dentists are available to discuss replacement of old mercury fillings.

Periodontics
Periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, are chronic bacterial infections that affect the gum and bone supporting the teeth. They are caused mainly by the accumulation of plaque on all surfaces of the teeth and result in swelling within the supporting tissue. If left untreated, it could lead to tooth loss. Our office deals with this specialty of dentistry through the maintenance of health, the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, as well as the placement of dental implants.

Endodontics
The dental pulp in your teeth can become diseased and inflamed, causing deep seated throbbing. This type of damage may be so sufficiently advanced that the pulp tissue cannot be treated or made to recover. This irreversible problem requires the removal of the dental pulp, otherwise known as a “root canal” procedure (Endodontics). At Oceanfront dental, we are trained in advanced endodontic techniques. The majority of endodontic procedures are done in a single appointment. State-of-the art local anaesthesia (freezing) techniques are always used in conjunction with relaxants to minimize stress and anxiety.