Our Dental Services
General Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Dental hygiene is important because your oral health can affect your overall health. Periodontal disease (gum disease) has been directly linked to other health concerns, such as heart disease.
The good news is that periodontal disease is preventable and treatable! If caught early, it can be reversed. Good oral hygiene can help prevent gum disease, but regular dental check-ups are essential to early detection, especially in those with a family history of the disease.
Fillings
Fillings are used to fix broken teeth, to fill a cavity, or to replace old fillings that might be damaged or need repair. We will first remove all of the decay from the tooth and then place the filling to prevent further infection or decay. At Spencer Dentistry, we recommend the use of tooth-coloured composite fillings but they may also be fabricated out of amalgam (silver filling), gold or porcelain.
Gum Therapy
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in Canadian adults. However, most cases of gum disease are actually preventable. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, results from a bacterial infection in your gums. It affects the gum tissue surrounding your teeth.
We use soft tissue management to help you prevent issues and maintain your oral health. During your routine check-up, your dental hygienist will check for signs of gum disease. Our team will then develop a personalized treatment plan based on your current status.
Our dentists may recommend root canal therapy for patients who have developed an inner soft-tissue infection. At the center of your tooth is the pulp. Pulp is a collection of nerve tissue, blood vessels and other cells that help to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature which leads to a toothache, or constant pain in the tooth and gums.
Since this type of infection cannot clear up on its own, a root canal might be necessary. Dr. Spencer will evaluate your oral health and in order to help prevent infections from worsening, root canals may be recommended.
Dental Hygiene
Dental hygiene is important because your oral health can affect your overall health. Periodontal disease (gum disease) has been directly linked to other health concerns, such as heart disease.
The good news is that periodontal disease is preventable and treatable! If caught early, it can be reversed. Good oral hygiene can help prevent gum disease, but regular dental check-ups are essential to early detection, especially in those with a family history of the disease.
Fillings
Gum Therapy
We use soft tissue management to help you prevent issues and maintain your oral health. During your routine check-up, your dental hygienist will check for signs of gum disease. Our team will then develop a personalized treatment plan based on your current status.
Root Canal Therapy
Our dentists may recommend root canal therapy for patients who have developed an inner soft-tissue infection. At the center of your tooth is the pulp. Pulp is a collection of nerve tissue, blood vessels and other cells that help to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature which leads to a toothache, or constant pain in the tooth and gums.
Since this type of infection cannot clear up on its own, a root canal might be necessary. Dr. Spencer will evaluate your oral health and in order to help prevent infections from worsening, root canals may be recommended.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Having a beautiful smile may be even easier than you think. In our daily lives, teeth are easily yellowed and stained. Coffee, tea, sodas, cigarettes, and many foods contribute to the discolouration of our teeth. Our practice offers Philips Zoom, a professional-grade teeth whitening solution. If your teeth are looking dull, or you’re ready to rid yourself of the stains that have plagued your smile for too long, contact us today for a consultation.
Crowns and Bridges
Our goal is to provide dental restorations that are undetectable. The latest technologies in fabricating crowns allow for restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth. A dental crown refers to the restoration of a tooth using materials that are fabricated by a lab which are then cemented into place. A crown is used to “cap” or completely cover a tooth.
An all-porcelain bridge is a non-removable appliance used to replace up to four adjacent missing teeth. They are custom-made to fit each patient, thus providing an aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting solution to missing and/or damaged teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Crowns and Bridges
Our goal is to provide dental restorations that are undetectable. The latest technologies in fabricating crowns allow for restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth. A dental crown refers to the restoration of a tooth using materials that are fabricated by a lab which are then cemented into place. A crown is used to “cap” or completely cover a tooth.
An all-porcelain bridge is a non-removable appliance used to replace up to four adjacent missing teeth. They are custom-made to fit each patient, thus providing an aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting solution to missing and/or damaged teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
Dental Implants
Oral Surgery
It may be determined that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed. Others may have advanced gum disease or may be broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted wisdom teeth) or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
While this can be a stressful event, we strive to make our patients as comfortable and pain-free as possible. We will always ensure excellent anesthesia before we begin any procedure, and we check in with our patients often to confirm an informed and comfortable appointment.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 16 and 25 at the back of the mouth. Often they erupt in an unfavourable position and get stuck or “impacted” trying to come in, creating a condition known as “pericoronitis”. This is an uncomfortable inflammation of the gum tissue around an impacted wisdom tooth. These wisdom teeth can often grow unnoticed until they suddenly start to cause issues in the mouth. During your visit, our dentists will use a panoramic view of your mouth to analyze the position of your wisdom teeth and discuss whether they will need removal.
Extractions
It may be determined that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed. Others may have advanced gum disease or may be broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted wisdom teeth) or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
While this can be a stressful event, we strive to make our patients as comfortable and pain-free as possible. We will always ensure excellent anesthesia before we begin any procedure, and we check in with our patients often to confirm an informed and comfortable appointment.
Wisdom Teeth
Dental Appliances
At Spencer Dentistry, we have principally two types of custom dental appliances that we recommend for our patients: sports mouth guards and night guards. By taking an impression of your teeth, we’ll be able to create a guard that gives your teeth the precise protection that they need.
Sports Mouth Guard
Whatever your sport may be, we can help protect your smile with a custom-fitted Pro-Form Sports Guard. Compared to the standard one-size-fits-all, “boil and bite” mouth guards sold in sporting goods stores, these mouth guards:
have a much more consistent thickness of material throughout the guard
fit snugly, so they won’t pop out when you open your mouth
won’t impede your breathing or speaking
Night Guard
Night guards may be recommended for patients who are clenching and grinding their teeth. Teeth grinding, also known as Bruxism, can lead to cracked or broken teeth, headaches, and a stiff or a sore jaw. The first step in handling bruxism is awareness. Understanding the source of this pain is important for both you and your dentist. Dr. Spencer may recommend a night guard to help relieve symptoms. A night guard helps by propping open your bite and protecting your teeth from direct wear. Any grinding will wear down the appliance instead of your teeth.
Sports Mouth Guard
Whatever your sport may be, we can help protect your smile with a custom-fitted Pro-Form Sports Guard. Compared to the standard one-size-fits-all, “boil and bite” mouth guards sold in sporting goods stores, these mouth guards:
have a much more consistent thickness of material throughout the guard
fit snugly, so they won’t pop out when you open your mouth
won’t impede your breathing or speaking
Night Guard
Night guards may be recommended for patients who are clenching and grinding their teeth. Teeth grinding, also known as Bruxism, can lead to cracked or broken teeth, headaches, and a stiff or a sore jaw. The first step in handling bruxism is awareness. Understanding the source of this pain is important for both you and your dentist. Dr. Spencer may recommend a night guard to help relieve symptoms. A night guard helps by propping open your bite and protecting your teeth from direct wear. Any grinding will wear down the appliance instead of your teeth.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Dental anxiety is a real issue experienced by many patients. Sometimes it is rooted in a bad experience from the past or it can be for different reasons altogether.
Sedation
We think it’s vitally important that you don’t allow anxiety to prevent you from receiving the care that you deserve. That’s why we offer nitrous oxide sedation. Sometimes referred to as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is a colourless, sweet-smelling sedative that has been the dental standard for decades and will help you overcome your fears. Nitrous oxide is completely safe, ensuring that you’ll be able to breathe normally and retain full control of your bodily functions.
Sedation
We think it’s vitally important that you don’t allow anxiety to prevent you from receiving the care that you deserve. That’s why we offer nitrous oxide sedation. Sometimes referred to as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is a colourless, sweet-smelling sedative that has been the dental standard for decades and will help you overcome your fears. Nitrous oxide is completely safe, ensuring that you’ll be able to breathe normally and retain full control of your bodily functions.