The aesthetics of a patients smile can be the make or break of their confidence. When you have a cracked, chipped, or missing tooth, the urge to smile may seem to fade, but don't worry! There are treatment options that will help fix your smile, some of which can last a lifetime. Whatever the situation may be, we can help get you, your smile, and your confidence back to normal.

Gum recession is typically caused by advanced gum disease (or periodontal disease) – specifically, periodontitis. When there is a buildup of plaque around your teeth and gum line, the gums may become inflamed and irradiated, which may progress into gingivitis . If this is left untreated, the underlying bone usually resorbs and the gums will begin pulling away from the teeth, making the teeth look longer and become looser, which may cause your teeth to fall out.

Headaches, neck, and face pain are just a few of the symptoms experienced by millions of Canadians suffering from TMJ/TMD. The exact cause of this pain varies from patient to patient, as does the symptoms and severity of those symptoms. When you do experience any sort of face pain, your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) is usually looked at first.

For all patients receiving a dental checkup, an oral cancer exam is completed. Most of the time, a dentist can sport symptoms much earlier than a patient can, as there are signs a dentist looks for, some of which may not be noticeable to a patient. Your dentist will examine the skin on your lips and the inside of your mouth for signs of oral cancer. The exam itself is painless and takes only a few minutes to complete.

Sleep apnea is a medical condition that makes you stop breathing, periodically, during sleep and can occur between 20-30 times per hour. Each time you are disturbed, the lack of oxygen alerts your brain to temporarily wake up until proper breathing is restored. Constant temporary wake-ups prevent your brain from achieving deep sleep, which creates constant drowsy feelings during the day.

Snoring currently affects 1 in 4 Canadians, varying in severity from patient to patient. And while snoring may be common, it may be the cause of an underlying medical condition. Snoring also impacts more than just your quality of sleep and your daily routines, it can also have an impact on your loved ones in the same way.