Services
Our practice offers fine aesthetic and restorative dentistry for all.
Patients can be served in French or English by most of our team members, including Dr. Courchesne.
Invisalign
Invisalign® takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements your dentist or orthodontist plans out for you. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You just pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete. You’ll achieve a great smile with little interference in your daily life. The best part about the whole process is that most people won’t even know you’re straightening your teeth.
Restorations Over Implants
If one or more of your teeth are missing, there are a number of ways to replace them. An alternative to bridges, partials or complete dentures may be dental implants. Implants are used to replace missing roots and support artificial replacement teeth. They are comfortable and look like natural teeth.
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Dentures are artificial replacements for your natural teeth and gums. If an accident, a disease or poor oral health care has left you with only a few healthy teeth or none at all, a denture may be recommended to replace your missing teeth. There are 2 types of dentures: partial and complete. For both types of dentures a model of your teeth will be made by taking impressions. The models are used to custom-make your dentures.
Read MoreBridges
A bridge, also called a “fixed bridge” or a “fixed dental prosthesis,” is a dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth. Done on natural teeth or implants, it extends across an area that has no teeth and is typically made up of an artificial tooth fused between 2 crowns. (A crown is a hollow, artificial tooth that fits over a natural tooth or a dental implant). The bridge is held firmly in place by your own teeth on each side of the missing one(s) or by dental implants. A bridge is permanent and cannot be removed.
Read MoreDental Inlays and Onlays
Dental inlays and onlays serve several purposes and are important treatment options in restorative dentistry. They can be used to restore strength, eliminate discomfort, and prevent tooth loss in rear teeth with mild to moderate decay. They can also repair rear teeth that have been fractured or damaged. They can be done in either porcelain (tooth colour) or in gold.
Read MoreBonding and Veneers
Dental treatments like dental bonding and veneers are not only used to fix cavities or broken teeth but can also be used to improve the look of healthy teeth. Veneers are applied to the entire front surface of the tooth, whereas bonding is applied to a smaller portion of the tooth. Bonding and veneers make your teeth look better by changing their colour, shape, angle or spacing. Dr Courchesne can fix teeth that are broken, chipped or cracked, that have spaces between them or that are discoloured. Cosmetic dental treatment can improve your smile and give you more confidence.
Read MoreCrowns
If your tooth is damaged but not lost, a crown can be used to restore its shape, appearance and function. You may need a crown if you have a root canal, a large filling in a tooth or a broken tooth.
Read MoreRoot Canals
When the nerve of your tooth becomes infected, a successful root canal treatment lets you keep the tooth rather than having to pull it out. Keeping your tooth helps to prevent your other teeth from drifting out of line and causing jaw problems. Saving a natural tooth avoids having to replace it with an artificial tooth.
Read MoreWhitening
In most cases, the natural colour of teeth is within a range of light greyish-yellow shades. Teeth naturally darken with age and their appearance can be affected by the accumulation of surface stains acquired from the use of tobacco products and the consumption of certain foods or drinks.
Read MoreBite Splints
A bite splint is a hard plastic wafer designed to fit over the upper or lower teeth. It helps with TMJ problems and muscle tension.
Read MoreNight Guards
A piece of plastic that will protect your teeth from grinding and clenching that you might do involuntarily overnight.
Sports Guards
The purpose of a sports mouth guard is to act as a shock absorber in the mouth to protect the teeth from excessive forces. The sports guard also protects your head and brain from concussion if the blow is onto the lower jaw. This is a significant reason in why boxers wear a sports guard.
Snoring Appliances
If you have been diagnosed by your physician with mild to moderate sleep apnea, you could be a good candidate for a dental snoring appliance. This adjustable appliance covers both upper and lower teeth and will bring the lower jaw forward to help you breathe better and reduce snoring and sleep apnea.
Dental Exams for Kids
The Canadian Dental Association recommends the assessment of infants, by a dentist, within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age. The goal is to have your child visit the dentist before there is a problem with his or her teeth. In most cases, a dental exam every six months will let your child’s dentist catch small problems early.
Read MoreFillings
When you come to our office for a dental exam, Dr Courchesne will check your fillings and may suggest that you replace any loose or broken ones. Dr Courchesne will also look for signs of decay, such as brown or black spots and may recommend x-rays to take a closer look at problem spots.
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Sealants
A thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth—usually the back teeth (the premolars and molars)—to prevent tooth decay. The sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth.
Fluoride
Fluoride-containing compounds, such as sodium fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate are used in topical and systemic fluoride therapy for preventing tooth decay.