Orthodontics in Lower Sackville
Orthodontic treatments are designed to straighten teeth that are crooked, crowded, or stick out. Using braces or other appliances to put gentle pressure on your teeth, over a few months or years the teeth will shift into a new, better position.
What are orthodontic treatments?
Metal braces are the most common type of orthodontic treatments. But other treatments include headgear, removable appliances, retainers, and oral surgery. People of any age can benefit, and your dentist will help you decide which method is best.
How long will treatment take?
Orthodontic treatment often takes longer with adults than children or teenagers, but for most people it takes about two years before braces have done their job.
Crowns
Think of a crown as a cap for a tooth that’s too badly damaged to be restored with a filling. A crown is a tooth-coloured composite prosthetic that we bond to the top of your natural tooth using a special, permanent dental cement.
Periodontics
Periodontal services include tooth extraction, scaling, root planing, and gum grafting. The goal of periodontal work is to either treat or prevent problems that can affect the health of your gums and jawbone—the support structures of healthy teeth.