Dental Prosthetics
Implants, Dentures, Bridges, etc.
Why should I replace missing teeth?
Although one's appearance is generally a popular reason, there are other reasons that replacing missing teeth may be a good idea for you. The gap left by a missing tooth can mean more strain is put on the teeth at either side. A gap can also mean your ‘bite' is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and change the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which causes tooth decay and gum disease. If you are missing a majority of your teeth, then your goal may be that you want the ability to chew food, as well as to smile confidently again!
We are here to help! If you are looking to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all of your teeth - there are several types of dental prosthetics to consider. We now have a lab on-site! Apex Digital Lab Technologists, Ltd. is located in the upper floor of our clinic, featuring their new and modern technology!
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For any of these services, you will need to be booked in for a consultation.
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If you have teeth that need to be removed beforehand, we can look at doing those for you. You will usually require a few months of healing time before you can proceed with the next steps.
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At a consultation you will speak with a dentist and have the appropriate imaging scans done to assess whether or not you are a good candidate for that service. Once the dentist has had time to review and approve those scans, we will call you to book you in for an appointment.
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Please note that most things will require several appointments, with some wait time in-between each step.
Our Services
Dental Implants
Implants are now the gold standard to replace a single tooth, and are also a great option to replace multiple missing teeth, or to stabilize partial and complete dentures.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium metal. It is inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of the natural tooth. A replacement tooth is then attached to the implant. The implant acts as an anchor to hold the replacement tooth in place. If you are in good general health, have healthy gums and have enough bone in the jaw to hold an implant, dental implants might be right for you. If your jawbone has shrunk or if it has not developed normally, you may be able to have a bone graft to build up the bone. A bone graft is a way of adding new bone to your jaw in the area where the implant will be placed.
Dr. Schofield has placed over 1000 implants over the past 16 yrs.
Implant-Supported Dentures
An implant-supported denture is an oral appliance that replaces several teeth at once. It’s similar to a traditional denture. But instead of resting on top of your gums, an implant-supported denture attaches directly to your jawbone using dental implants.
Implant-supported dentures are a lifelike and effective solution to tooth loss. Unlike their traditional counterparts, implant-supported dentures won’t shift, slip or wobble when you chew, eat or speak. In fact, many traditional denture wearers eventually upgrade to implant-supported dentures because they’re more comfortable and secure.
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are popular options! They make your life so much easier and more enjoyable, from smiling with confidence to biting into your favorite foods.
A complete denture, also known as a full denture, takes up the whole mouth rather than just a part of it. It is held in place by suction. It’s a removable device that can be used to replace missing teeth and is used by someone who has lost all of their teeth.
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Full upper denture. This part of the denture is called the maxillary arch and features a plate covering the roof of the mouth.
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Full lower denture. This section is the mandibular arch and is a horse-shoe shaped denture that rests on the gum and bone tissues.
There are several steps to making dentures, so you will need to plan for several trips to our office, with some wait-times between each step.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures may be used when nearby teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge, or when more than just a few teeth are missing. Partial dentures are made up of one or more artificial teeth held in place by clasps that fit onto nearby natural teeth.
Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that restores a decayed, broken, weak or worn-down tooth. Dentists also use crowns to cover dental implants and root canal-treated teeth. Made from a variety of materials, including metal, resin and porcelain, crowns can last between 5-15 years with the proper care.
Bridge
A dental bridge is a false tooth or teeth that replace one or more missing or broken teeth. Bridges use one or more real teeth on either side of the gap to hold the fake teeth in place. Bridges may be either fixed, which means that they are permanent, or removable, which means that a person can take them out. The false teeth are constructed to be similar in shape and size to the actual missing tooth/teeth.
Other:
We also provide the following:
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Essix Retainers
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Bleaching Trays
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Sports Mouth Guards
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Bite Plane / Bite Plate
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Snoring Appliances