Medically speaking, a wisdom teeth extraction procedure is not a major surgery. It’s typically completed in an hour or less and involves no vital organs or arteries. But, as the saying goes, the only “minor operation” is one that’s not on you or your family. Still, as long as you are prepared, there is no reason why your teen can’t be comfortable and have a quick recovery time for this common dental procedure.
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A mother with two small children. She knows the value of dental treatment, and takes her children to the dentist regularly. Their teeth are healthy and clean, and so far have had no cavities. But her teeth are another story entirely. When she was a child, dental techniques were not so gentle as they are today. She recalls the hour spent in the chair with horrible tastes in her mouth with no way to swallow or be comfortable.
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When you make your six-month appointment at the dentist, you know just what to expect: dental x-rays, the hygienist using special tools to clean off plaque and check your gums, the high-powered polishing that buffs away stain, then your dentist examining your teeth and checking for new cavities.
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Your dentist says that you have a cavity that needs to be filled. In 36 years you’ve never once had to have actual “dental work,” so you have some questions. At Pier Dental Centre, these are the most frequent questions we get asked about new and replacement fillings.
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As you age, the enamel of your teeth can wear away, new cavities form quickly, and teeth may break without enough left behind for a crown. The tooth has to be extracted. At this point, you have a decision to make: what are you going to do with the gap? Bridges and dentures might be the traditional treatments, but a dental implant can provide a better fit and a longer lasting prosthetic.
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When you go to the dentist in North Vancouver, you usually expect to get x-rays taken of your teeth. It’s not a particularly comfortable procedure, but it seems to be better now than it was when you were a kid! Do you remember having to take and retake the images several times because they didn’t turn out right? Not to mention the different angles they had to use to see all the teeth, or the time you had to wait while the films were being processed?
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When you wake up to a headache, you know it’s going to be a rough day. Taking some Tylenol or Advil may help, but it seems like every time you open your mouth to speak or drink, the dull ache in your jaw brings your headache back. Maybe this problem has been going on for a week or two, but some people deal with it for months or years before seeking out treatment. When you’re experiencing jaw pain accompanied by headaches, it’s time to schedule a visit at Pier Dental Centre to talk about getting a nightguard made.
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If there’s any dental treatment that has acquired a bad reputation because of old wives’ tales, it’s root canals. Fortunately, modern endodontic therapy is easier than ever. At Pier Dental Centre, we tell our patients that it’s a lot like getting a filling, it just takes a little bit longer.
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