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Replacing Metal Crown With Non-metal Crown
The image on the left is the front tooth and a metal crown next to it. These pictures were taken for the lab to match the white spots on the adjacent tooth. If we made the new crown all one colour it would stand out. The photo on the right shows the base shade we…
Read MoreFront Tooth Broken To Gum Line; Restore With Crown
The front left central incisor is broken to the gum line. The previous crown was in for over 20 years and has not been root canaled. The patient presented with pain, a root canal was performed and a few days later his crown came off.
Read MoreDirect Billing Insurance Companies
Our office will direct bill to your insurance company and you will only pay what is not covered by the insurance at each appointment. We assist our patients with understanding and utilizing their insurance company. Dental insurance is a very complex subject; It is not possible for us to know every dental limit, or exclusion for…
Read MoreReplacing Stained Composite Fillings
This patient presented with old composite (white) fillings that looked unpleasant. The patient was a heavy smoker and coffee drinker. I removed the old fillings and replaced them with new ones. The picture on the right in immediately after filling and adjusting but before final polish. If you have any questions or comments please use…
Read MoreDeep Cavity Left Untreated
Patient presents with deep cavity (April 2011) This patient presented to my office with a “hole in his tooth”. The tooth was not painful except when cold water or food touched the tooth. I took an x-ray of the tooth and tested it for vitality. The x-ray shows a very large cavity that is close…
Read MoreImmediate Implant Upper Left Bicuspid
Immediate extraction and implant placement. This patient presents with a failing crown on tooth number 25. That means the fifth tooth from the middle on the top left. Looking at the Xray on the left it is the tooth in the middle. This crown has been re cemented 2 times for the patient to buy…
Read MoreReplacing Old Amalgam Fillings
Replacing old fillings Many patients ask to have their old silver (amalgam) fillings replaced with white (composite) ones. For most patients this is not a problem as old fillings tend to have leaky margins and warrant replacement. If you have old silver fillings and wish to have them replaced please book to have Dr. Jomha…
Read MoreWhen a Child Should See a Dentist
Your child’s dental schedule. 0-2 Years old: Mom/Dad should be brushing childs teeth twice a day and visually checking for any black spots or swelling of gums. If there are any concerns they should book an appointment. 2 Years Old: “FUN VISIT”. Child should be booked for a first visit. They will ride in the…
Read MoreVideo: How to Brush Your Teeth
We found this video that shows how to properly brush your teeth. Important points: brush at the gum-line. Never use hard back and forth motion. Nice gentle circular motion is best. Click Here to view the video on YouTube.
Read MoreImmediate Extraction and Implant Placement Tooth Non-recoverable
Unrestorable tooth. Immediate extraction and implant placement. This patient presents with a failing crown on tooth number 35. That means the fifth tooth from the middle on the bottom left. Looking at the Xray on the right it is the tooth with the missing piece. The tooth has been previously root canaled. The photo on…
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