Located in Corso Italia at Dufferin and St. Clair
Located at Warden and Highway 7Frequently Asked Questions
At Smilesolvers, we know you have many questions before you commit to treatment. Here is a list of answers to some questions frequently asked by patients:
What is a bridge?
A bridge is designed to replace one or more missing teeth and is fixed into place. Replacing missing teeth is important to prevent shifting andcollapsing of existing teeth, while allowing you to once again enjoy your confidence in chewing all kinds of foods. Bridges are a long term, reliable solution.
What are crowns?
Crowns are usually made of porcelain or metal and porcelain. Crowns are designed to strengthen and protect teeth which may be weakened due to large fillings or root canal therapy. They provide an extremely durable, life-like, long-lasting solution.
What are veneers?
Veneers are a cosmetic approach to changing the color or shape of your existing teeth. They are thin shells of porcelain which are bonded onto the front of your own teeth and last for years. The appearance of your smile can be changed in just two visits.
What is bonding?
Bonding is one of the simplest, most cost effective solutions to achieving a great smile. tooth colored material is applied onto the tooth and can correct chips, gaps, uneven teeth or stains. Once the material has been hardened, smoothed and polished, all you will see is a great smile.
What are inlays and onlays?
These are white natural looking fillings which provide a permanent and durable alternative to your old large or silver fillings. They are sometimes a conservative alternative to crowns and can help maintain your beautiful smile.
What is tooth whitening?
It is a safe, proven technique to give you a whiter, brighter smile. under our careful, professional supervision, we will tailor a whitening program just for you!
What are implants?
Dental implants can be the ideal option for patients who have lost one or more teeth. made of pure titanium, they are bio-compatible posts that are placed just below the gum-line. On top of this post, an artificial tooth can be secured reliably. Dental implants pro vide protection for your remaining natural teeth, while giving you improved appearance, comfort and the ability to enjoy chewing and tasting foods again. Let us show you how dental implants can make a wonderful difference in your everyday life!
What is endodontics?
Endodontics, also known as root canal therapy, is a highly successful treatment to remove dead or infected material from within the tooth, in our office, we use a state-of-the-art nickel titanium rotary system to gently and thoroughly remove the infected material so that we can restore your tooth to its prior function.
When should i bring my child for their first visit?
We recommend that children be seen for the first visit right from the time their first tooth appears or before they reach their first birthday. At that time, we will gently introduce your child to our office, review nutritional counseling and do an overall evaluation. Let us start your children off to a healthy smile today.
What are dental sealants?
Dental sealants are clear or opaque thin plastic material designed to be placed in the deep grooves of the biting surfaces of newly erupted permanent teeth. They provide a barrier to help prevent cavities. Sealants require no freezing, no drilling and are most cost efficient.
What is a sports mouth-guard?
An underutilized but very valuable appliance to help protect against tooth damage or loss. a dentist fitted, custom mouth-guard can help provide protection in many contact and collision sports.