Dental Implants for Permanent Replacement

Replacing missing teeth is important for the health of your mouth, jaw, and facial structure. While there are a few types of replacements out there, dental implants will make sure you have a new tooth set for a lifetime. Here at Flossophy Dental in Edmonton, AB, we aim to provide our patients with the highest quality of treatment, which is why we choose to offer dental implants.

Implants last for a lifetime, unlike alternatives like dentures and bridges. With good care, they should never need to be replaced. Also unlike dentures, implants are permanent so you do not have to deal with them moving around. They are single tooth replacements, as well, so there is no reduction of healthy teeth to place them, like bridges.

Dental implants are surgically inserted into the jawbone so it bonds to the bone like a natural tooth does. This makes it the strongest and most durable tooth replacement option on the market. You are able to use them just like a normal tooth. The crown placed on top is also able to look and feel just like a natural tooth, so the replacement tooth is undetectable in your smile.

If you are ready for a replacement that will end all replacements, ask your dentist about dental implants. To schedule an appointment with us in our Edmonton, AB dental practice, call our office at (780) 306-9333 or visit the Flossophy Dental website, www.flossophydental.ca. 

Eliminate Bruxism with a Night Guard

Teeth grinding (bruxism) can be caused not just by stress and anxiety but by sleep disorders, an abnormal bite, or teeth that are missing or crooked. Many people clench or grind their teeth to the point of destructiveness. Most people are completely unaware that they do it, because they often do it while they sleep. A night guard isn’t the most attractive dental appliance in the world, but if you are experiencing frequent headaches, jaw pain, and an angry sleep partner, it’s time to visit us at Flossophy Dental so we can fit you for one.

Once a dentist here at Flossophy Dental decides that you’re a solid candidate for a night guard, they will create one that’s custom-made for your mouth. A professionally made night guard for teeth is composed of soft material and slides over one row of your teeth. Once your dental night guard is in place, you can sleep soundly knowing that even if you do grind your teeth once you’re asleep, your upper and lower teeth will no longer make contact.

If you grind your teeth or wake up with jaw soreness give us a call to discuss your options. To learn more about night guards and other services offered here at Flossophy Dental, visit www.flossophydental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Flossophy Dental in Edmonton, AB, call 780-306-9333.

Protect Yourself from Periodontal Disease

Many people think its normal if their gums bleed when they brush or floss, when in fact; it’s one of the earliest signs of periodontal (gum) disease. Swollen and bleeding gums are early signs that your gums are infected with bacteria. If nothing is done, the infection can spread. It can destroy the structures that support your teeth in your jawbone. Eventually, your teeth can become so loose that they have to be extracted. The good news is that periodontal disease is preventable, and reversible, and here at Flossophy Dental we can give your gums the treatment they deserve.

The three stages of gum disease – from least to most severe – are gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. Gum disease can be painless, so it is important to be aware of any of the following symptoms: swollen, red, tender or bleeding gums, gums that recede or move away from the tooth, persistent bad breath or bad taste in mouth, loose teeth and visible pus surrounding the teeth and gums.

If your gums bleed when your brush/floss or you experience mouth pain on a daily basis, give us a call to discuss your options. To learn more about periodontal disease and other services offered here at Flossophy Dental, visit www.flossophydental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Flossophy Dental in Edmonton, AB, call 780-306-9333.

Teeth Whitening with ZOOM!

Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from daily brushing and regular cleanings at the dentist’s office, but if you decide you would like to go beyond this to make your smile shine; you should investigate all of your whitening options. There are many ways to whiten your teeth, including purchasing one of the many at-home treatment options available, but here at Flossophy Dental we utilize the ZOOM! whitening technique, to keep your smile healthy and bright!

ZOOM! is a bleaching process used to lighten the discoloration of enamel and dentin. The ZOOM! in-office tooth whitening procedure uses the ZOOM! Advanced Power Chairside Lamp – said to accelerate the bleaching process – to activate the 25 percent hydrogen peroxide whitening. As the hydrogen peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin to bleach the stained substances, leaving the structure of the tooth unchanged. The complete procedure takes less than an hour, but a regular teeth cleaning is recommended prior to the actual Zoom teeth whitening session.

If you are searching for a brighter smile give us a call to discuss your options. To learn more about teeth whitening and other services offered here at Flossophy Dental, visit www.flossophydental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Flossophy Dental in Edmonton, AB, call 780-306-9333.

Restore Your Smile with Veneers

Veneers are an excellent way to redesign your entire mouth. Dental veneers are a form of cosmetic dentistry in which a shell or layer of tooth-colored porcelain or composite is placed over the facial surfaces of your teeth to correct worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, discoloration, chips, or cracks. Here at Flossophy Dental, one of our doctors can provide you with veneers to help put the confidence back in your smile.

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with one of our dentists here at Flossophy Dental. If your natural teeth are functionally and esthetically adequate, dental veneers may not be an appropriate treatment for you.

If you are searching to restore your smile give us a call to discuss your options. To learn more about veneers and other services offered here at Flossophy Dental, visit www.flossophydental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Flossophy Dental in Edmonton, AB, call 780-306-9333.