Downtown Dental
General Dentistry in Vancouver
General Dentistry
Regular dental visits are essential to preventing tooth decay, detecting oral cancer, and maintaining a bright, healthy smile. At Downtown Dental, your oral health is our primary concern, and it starts with establishing a strong and consistent dental routine, including visiting us for exams, dental hygiene appointments, and routine preventative care.
Gum Grafting
When serious gum disease begins to affect the health of your teeth and mouth, gum grafting is one way to build up the gums, protect the teeth from damage, and reduce associated pain and symptoms. Gum grafting uses healthy tissue from another location in your mouth, which is then transferred to the areas where gum tissue is sparse. The tissue naturally adheres to existing tissue, resulting in a natural-looking protective layer that reduces pain and sensitivity.
Oral Cancer Screening
We don’t take chances when it comes to your health. Early detection of oral cancer can greatly increase the chance of remission. Regular oral cancer screenings are a typical part of our examination process. We’ll gently examine the soft tissue in your mouth to ensure there are no abnormalities that may signal oral cancer.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are one of the many preventative dental care tools we can use to protect your teeth. A clear liquid is painted onto the tooth and hardened in place with a special blue light. This forms an additional protective coating around the teeth, especially in places that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush or areas where there are early-stage signs of decay. We typically use dental sealants for children, but they can be used for adults as well.
Dental X-Rays
While a routine inspection of the mouth can tell our dentists a lot about your oral health, digital dental X-rays allow us to go beyond the surface of the mouth and into the tooth roots, jawbone, and other tissues that support your teeth. We can use these images to diagnose potential issues, provide you with information about preventative measures you can take, and plan treatments that will be best suited to your needs.
Root Canals
While it might seem like infected or badly damaged teeth can’t be saved, root canal therapy is a common procedure we can use to do just that! While some people wince at the term “root canal” because the therapy could be painful in the past, new dental techniques and tools have made root canal therapy much more comfortable and effective. In fact, many patients are glad to have this procedure completed, as it tends to relieve them of the serious pain and discomfort associated with having a damaged tooth.
Teeth Extractions
Removing the teeth is typically a last resort, as it’s best to retain healthy and strong natural teeth whenever possible. It’s always our goal to pursue the most minimally invasive treatments possible. However, unexpected challenges can come up that make it more practical and effective to remove a tooth or multiple teeth. When this occurs, our Vancouver dentists are here to ensure you have a smooth experience from start to finish, including any restorations that you’ll need to fill in the gaps in your smile.
