Dr. Luc Sipkema - Flossing Dentistry

A bridge is a solution for replacement of a missing tooth, and consist of a floating tooth that is bonded to the adjacent teeth. It is not removable and looks and functions similar to the natural tooth it replaced. One benefit of a bridge is that if the adjacent teeth are in bad shape it strengthens them just as a crown would.

A healthy smile means a healthy you; it is our goal to ensure that you are happy with your smile. With services offered like Composite Bonding and Porcelain Veneers, we can help you achieve your ideal look whether you want to change the shape of your teeth, their colour or fill any unwanted gaps.

A Crown is tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over an existing tooth to restore its shape, size, strength and appearance. A Crown is required when most of a tooth’s natural structure has been lost such as after multiple fillings, root canal treatment or large amounts of decay. A crown itself will not decay and will protect the tooth from damage during chewing. A crown is the best thing we can do to restore a heavily used up tooth.

Maintaining regular oral hygiene appointments is the best way to prevent oral health issues and early detection is extremely valuable when treatment is required.

A denture is a set of removable acrylic teeth that replace natural teeth that have been lost. A Complete Denture replaces all top or bottom teeth, and a Partial Denture replaces some teeth while fitting against and around the natural teeth still present. There are many different types of Dentures and Partial Dentures and each one is CUSTOM MADE to fit you.

Whether it’s a baby tooth, a tooth that has been damaged tooth beyond repair, or a set of wisdom teeth, our dental team can remove most unwanted teeth. Other minor surgeries related to the gums or placement of dentures can also be completed at our office.

Cavities are caused by bacterial acid eating through the enamel that protects your teeth. Once there is a hole in the enamel the tooth continues to decay inside. Most of the time the patient does not know they have a cavity until it is quite large or gets to the nerve on the inside of the tooth. As long as a cavity doesn’t touch the nerve, the dentist can remove the decay and fill the hole with a composite resin filling, stopping the process and saving the tooth from needing a root canal or extraction.

Implants are the ideal solution for replacement of missing teeth. A Dental Implant is a threaded body of titanium that is inserted in place of the natural tooth’s root. A dental crown is then placed on the implant to simulate a real tooth. From a patient’s perspective, Dental Implants look and feel just like natural teeth, and the procedure is often less traumatic than having a tooth extracted. Get in touch today to book a consultation appointment if you are considering a Dental Implant.

A root canal is necessary when the nerves inside your teeth become inflamed or when there is infection/abscess present. Both these situations can create very uncomfortable symptoms such as throbbing and aching pain, extreme sensitivity to hot or cold, or swelling of the nearby gums. A root canal can save teeth from needing extraction, and from the patient’s perspective, are not much different than a filling.

Did you know that there is a link between your Oral Health and your Overall Health? Routine cleanings are very important not only for your teeth and gums but for your health in general.

We take all x-rays using advanced DIGITAL technology. With our chair side monitors we are able to show you your x-ray on screen and give you a thorough understanding of your dental health. Digital x-rays have 50% less radiation than previous methods.