Dentist in Burlington Ontario

The loss of teeth can affect your health and confidence. Dental implants are the most recent and most advanced treatment for replacing missing teeth. They appear and feel similar to natural teeth and aid in maintaining the health of the jawbone.

Dr. Otrocol enjoys ensuring her patients have a comfortable and stress-free experience at the practice. She is a Burlington Dental Association member and is a frequent participant in continuing education.

Dental Implants

Implants are a long-lasting and modern remedy for missing teeth or badly damaged ones. Implants made of titanium are surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the tooth roots and create a base that looks, feels, and functions like natural teeth.

The implants help preserve oral health by stimulating the bone in order to maintain its strength and integrity. They also prevent the shifting and collapse of adjacent teeth, which could cause further problems and lead to additional costs later on.

Implants may cost more upfront than dentures or dental bridges but they will last longer and appear most natural. Additionally, they are easier to maintain and keep clean than traditional dentures.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges fill in the gaps caused by missing teeth with the appearance and functions like a natural tooth. This treatment does not just improve the appearance of your smile, it helps to prevent the teeth surrounding it from moving into the gap, a common problem that can cause misalignment and bite issues.

There are a variety of bridges that can meet different needs. The traditional fixed bridge is the most common. It uses crowns on both sides of the edentulous space (abutment tooth) to support the pontic, which is an artificial tooth that bridges the gap.

At the time of your initial appointment the dentist will prepare the anchoring teeth by removing a tiny amount of enamel, and then taking an impression or digital scan of the area for making a custom-designed dental bridge. A temporary bridge may be placed to protect the prepared teeth and maintain aesthetics while the permanent bridge is constructed in the lab. Once the restoration has been completed and you are ready, you will come back for a second appointment for its placement. The dentist will examine the shade and contours, fit and occlusion of the dental restoration and provide you with care instructions.

Dental Crowns

Crowns are a common treatment for patients suffering from severe decayed or broken teeth that aren't responding to dental fillings. They cover the damaged teeth strengthening them and making them more attractive. You can pick from a variety of materials such as porcelain baked on a metal substrate, or all-porcelain.

They provide a broad range of functional benefits. One of the benefits is that they can preserve teeth that are weakened or damaged, ensuring they stay in a position that supports the jawbone and maintain a full, healthy smile. It also helps distribute the chewing force evenly and reduce the pressure on adjacent teeth. This helps prevent any future issues such as sensitivity or fractures.

They can also improve the appearance of crooked or discolored teeth providing you with an attractive and uniform smile. Crowns are also a reliable solution to replace missing teeth that could negatively affect your oral health as well as your appearance. Missing teeth make it harder to chew and speak, and may result in a shift in your bite and facial structure. Dental implants are a solid and natural-looking replacement for missing teeth or spaces.

Dental Implant Supported Bridges

Implant-supported bridges are a great option for replacing missing teeth. They are strong and visually pleasing and can restore the look and feel of a natural-looking smile. They prevent adjacent teeth from moving into the gap that could lead to issues with the bite and require further dental work.

Contrary to traditional bridges which depend on the surrounding teeth to support them, implant-supported bridges employ titanium implants that function as artificial roots. They ensure the health of your jawbone by stimulating bone and preventing loss. They are also not requiring that the abutment teeth (support teeth) be cut, which may weaken the healthy teeth of neighboring teeth and lead to future dental issues.

The dentist will create a model of your teeth before he joins your bridge. During this appointment you will be able test your new dental bridge and make any necessary adjustments. Various factors can affect the cost of an implant-supported bridge including the type of bridge as well as the material that is used and the number of missing teeth being replaced. The cost may be affected by the location of the clinic or your insurance coverage.