Did you know: Flossing removes bacteria and plaque which is the #1 cause of gum disease. Even if you cannot reach the back of your mouth and teeth with a toothbrush always make sure you are flossing. 62% of people who drink 3 or more glasses of soda / carbonated drinks a day will get…
Why Floss?
Teeth Whitening
Your smile is extremely important. It’s absolutely the first thing people notice when they meet you. Leave a memorable impression by showcasing a whiter, brighter smile. And hey, it’s also a confidence booster! But the real truth is that your everyday lifestyle and aging process can darken and stain your teeth. Listed below are many…
Emergency Dental Services
Dental emergencies are a very painful and scary event. In most cases, teeth become fractured by trauma, grinding, eating hard foods. An immediate treatment is always required to alleviate pain and ensure your teeth have the best possible dental care and the best chance of survival. Let’s face reality, for most people being at a dental office is…
Invisalign
Invisalign or otherwise known as invisible braces without a wire. They are comfortable, clear removable aligners that are made up of crafted acrylic. The duration for Invisalign is much quicker than traditional metal braces, which could sometimes take several years to finish. Usually the time period for Invisalign is 12 months or less, depending on the…
Veneers
Dental Veneers – referred as the ‘smile makeover’ because it transforms your smile’s appearance within a couple dental visits. Veneers are engineered to cover dental imperfections. Each veneer is placed over the front surface of your tooth to mask its shape and/or colour. This dental procedure helps patients feel better about their appearance, especially if they…
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A composite filling is a tooth-coloured plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed or decaying teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic dentistry improvements of the smile by changing the colour of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth. At Sunrise Village Dental, we do not advocate the use of amalgam fillings. We only use composite fillings,...
Oral Surgery
Oral Surgery is any procedure that involves cutting into and/or removing tissue from your within your mouth. These surgeries include tooth extraction and dental implants. This type of surgery is used to treat many injuries and diseases in the face, jaw, neck, and the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. Normally, a dentist will extract…
Root Canal
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by infection or decay. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (which is the living tissue inside the tooth) will have to be removed all together with the nerves, bacteria and decay. The remaining space will then be filled with specially medicated…
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns: A dental crown is a cap that encases the entire tooth surface, restoring it to its desired shape and size. Crowns are able to protect and strengthen the tooth structure, which cannot be restored by any other type of dental restoration. There are several types of crowns, but the porcelain coloured crowns are the most…
Comfort aid
A number of people choose not to visit the dentist for regular check-ups because they are afraid or suffer from dental anxiety. We want our patients at Sunrise Village Dental Centre to be as comfortable as they can every time they enter our office located on Hastings Street. As such, we offer several comfort aids for…