At Ironwood Dental our goal is to make you look and feel your best. Our team is passionate about creating more attractive and healthier smiles. Many options exist in today’s world of dentistry. Please click on any of the links below to find out more. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

	Prevention –– Brushing, Flossing, Fluoride, Hygiene Services, Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease. Fillings –– Mercury-free (Composite) Fillings, Removal of Old Amalgam Fillings Invisalign –– Metal-free braces Cosmetic Dentistry –– Smile Analysis, Porcelain Veneers/Onlays, Teeth Whitening Pediatric Dentistry - Orthodontic Referral, Sleep Dentistry Crowns and Bridges –– Full Porcelain, Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM), Full Gold Other –– Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Assessment, Nightguard fabrication, Root Canal Therapy, Implant-supported Crowns Financing –– Payment options, PatientLink, DentalCard

Brushing – There are many different types of toothbrushes available. At Ironwood Dental, we will help you choose the right brush for your mouth and also demonstrate the correct brushing technique. Flossing – Flossing is an essential part of regular oral hygiene care because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline where periodontal disease often begins. If you find using floss awkward or difficult, ask your dental hygienist about the variety of dental floss holders or interdental cleaning devices that are available. Fluoride – Fluoride is vital for dental health. It adds strength to your tooth enamel and increases resistance to harmful decay. If you already have some decay, fluoride can help repair the damaged tooth, often slowing or stopping the decaying process. At Ironwood Dental, we will give you a fluoride application immediately after a hygiene visit in our office. Hygiene Services – The registered dental hygienists at Ironwood Dental Centre are highly skilled, gentle and knowledgeable, specializing in individualized periodontal care. They provide the most advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy available. If keeping your teeth for life and having them look their best is your goal, our hygienists will help you achieve it.   Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease – You may have periodontal (gum) disease and not even realize it. This is because periodontal disease is usually not painful, especially in its early stages. To check for signs and symptoms or periodontal disease, we perform a thorough periodontal examination. Periodontal Disease is an infection of the gums, cause by bacteria in plaque. When your gums are healthy, they fit tightly against your teeth. If you have periodontal disease, your gums pull away from your teeth in response to the infection. In a healthy mouth, the space between your teeth and gums (called sulcus) is one to three millimeters deep. When you have periodontal disease, the sulcus deepens and eventually exceeds three millimeters; it is then called a pocket. In general, the deeper that the pocket is, the greater is the seriousness of the spread of periodontal disease. During your examination we use a special instrument with millimeter markings (called a periodontal probe) to measure the sulcus or deep pockets around your teeth. We’ll also take x-rays of your mouth to establish whether there has been bone loss around your teeth (another indicator of periodontal disease). With the progression of periodontal disease, there is also a gradual loss of the bone support around the teeth. Once bone is lost it never grows back. This is why it is critical to diagnose and treat periodontal disease early to prevent continued bone loss and thus, eventual tooth loss. Since each mouth is unique, a thorough diagnosis will help the dental hygienist customize a treatment plan individualized to your oral health needs.

 

Silver and gold fillings used to be the only choices for restoring damaged or decayed teeth. Although strong and durable, not all patients were happy with the aesthetics of these restorations. At Ironwood Dental, we are excited to offer you a choice of porcelain or composite resin (a plastic tooth-like material) that matches the color of your natural teeth. Both porcelain and composite resins bond securely to your tooth, so the restorations are extremely strong and durable. And also because they are bonded, we can be more conservative when we prepare your tooth for the filling, so you retain more of your natural healthy tooth. Gold is still an excellent restorative material that is also available. It may be a better choice in patients where tooth isolation can be difficult.

Straighten your teeth with invisible braces! The Invisalign system consists of a series of clear, removable aligners that gradually move your teeth. Each set of aligners is worn for two weeks at a time, and treatment takes typically one year or less. It's the perfect way to straighten your teeth without the need for traditional braces!       www.invisalign.com

At Ironwood Dental our goal is to help you look and feel your best. We are excited to provide our patients with variety of cosmetic dental procedures. We are also happy to answer any dental-related questions you may have. With today's techniques and material advancements, a beautiful smile is possible for anyone. At Ironwood Dental Centre it is our pleasure to help you create a smile that you feel good about!

Smile Analysis – Come and visit our office for a smile analysis, which consists of classifying your smile according to style, stage and type. Our dentists are specially trained to identify any problems and present solutions to improve your smile. Porcelain Veneers – This is the ultimate cosmetic dental makeover. Many aesthetic dental problems can be resolved with porcelain veneers. Whether you have chipped, gapped, stained or misaligned teeth, this may be a restorative option. A piece of wafer-thin porcelain is form-fitted to each individual problem tooth, resulting in a beautiful new look. This option usually only requires two or more visits to create a perfect smile.

Tooth Whitening – This is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures. At Ironwood Dental, we offer an in-office whitening procedure that will brighten your teeth in only one appointment! In-Office Whitening: This procedure is carried out in the dental chair and takes approximately two hours with the ZOOM!(TM) chairside whitening lamp (includes set-up time and photos). Results are typically better than with the take-home whitening, and patients often experience a shorter duration of sensitivity following the procedure. Touch-up kits and whitening trays are also included for maintenance of that brighter, whiter smile! For more information on the whitening products used in our office, visit www.zoomwhitening.com

 

 

With proper care, your child’s smile can last a lifetime. Educating you and your child about dental care is a priority for us here at Ironwood Dental. We are always happy to answer your questions. Regular hygiene appointments ensure consistent care and follow-up of your children’s oral health needs.

Orthodontic Care – As part of our ongoing re-care examination and assessments, we are continuously monitoring your child as their jaws and teeth develop. If required, we can refer you to an orthodontist and work with them to keep your child's smile beautiful and healthy.

Sleep Dentistry - In some cases, children may be too young to comfortably receive treatment in the dental chair. As an option, we offer sleep dentistry, where all the treatment can be completed in one appointment in a relaxed environment. This service is also available for adults, if requested. Please inquire for further information.

Crowns and bridgework are the historical standards in dental restorations and are a process with which many people are familiar. For many years, these restorations were made entirely from metal, resulting in a “gold” or “silver” tooth. Those metals are still used in crown and bridgework, but today there is the addition of aesthetic porcelain, which looks and feels like your natural teeth. Porcelain crowns completely cover the exposed tooth structure all the way down to the gum line. They are often used to repair teeth that have undergone root canal treatment or have broken down from decay or a fracture too extensive to be restored by a filling only.

A porcelain crown is created in the laboratory, specially designed and crafted to blend with your natural teeth. The shade of porcelain is carefully selected to match your surrounding teeth, making the crown appear natural and undetectable. Having a customized crown made takes two or three appointments. The tooth is carefully prepared and impressions are taken to create a perfect fit.

If you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth in an area, a bridge may be an option. Bridgework consists of one or more crowns (called pontics) that replace missing teeth and are kept in place by being anchored to the adjacent teeth (called abutments) on either end of the span. The materials used for creating a bridge are similar to those of a crown, allowing a custom shade of porcelain to match your surrounding teeth.

Like crowns, once the bridgework is permanently cemented you may enjoy your favorite foods with confidence again. Bridgework allows you to avoid that “sunken” appearance caused by missing teeth and stabilizes that area of the dental arch to give you a more youthful appearance and a more confident smile.

Temporomandibular Disease (TMD) is a cycle of pain, muscle spasms and joint imbalance in the area where the jaw meets the skull. This joint is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Within it is a thin disc of cartilage that acts as a cushion between these two bones. When the balance in this important joint is lost, you can suffer from mild to searing pain, headache and earaches, stiffness, muscle spasms and clicking or popping of the joint. This is called TMD.

To restore the balance to the area, we may decide to place crowns, add filling material, adjust your bite, provide you with a mouth splint, or even realign your teeth. If you are concerned about TMD, come visit Ironwood Dental for a consultation.

Every patient is important to us. At Ironwood Dental, we understand the need for patients to have other payment options besides cash or credit cards. We have partnered with DentalCard and Patient Link dental finance plans to offer you assistance when needed. The simple fixed monthly payment plans offers terms from 6 months to 5 years. Click here for more information: www.patientlinkfinance.com www.dentalcard.ca