Cosmetic Dentistry-The Aurora Difference

While traditional dentistry is focused on preventing, diagnosing and treating oral disease, cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of a person’s teeth, smile and mouth. At the Aurora Family Health Centre we offer both traditional dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry may also have restorative benefits. For example, dental fillings are a common procedure used to treat decayed teeth. In the past, most dental fillings were composed primarily of gold, amalgam and other materials that left visible dark spots on the teeth.
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What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root replacement and is used mainly in prosthetic dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth. In simple terms, it’s nothing more than a metal shape placed into the jaw bone acting as an anchor for a false tooth or a set of false teeth. To replace a single missing tooth, a series of missing teeth, or for repairing the entire mouth, implants are the best choice.
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Dental Gap Closure

Gaps between your teeth can be embarrassing and at the same time annoying. To some the effect can be so overwhelming that they shy away from friends and social gatherings. But its not at all a worry anymore as advanced dental treatment methods are now available to close teeth gaps. Considering each patient’s gap condition your orthodontist will decide which dental procedure best suits you. Dental bonding, dental veneers, dental crowning and orthodontics can be used to close the dental gaps. But being the cost-effective and easier one dental bonding captures much attention. And it is the most commonly used method to hide tooth gaps, so most patients prefer it. Apart from hiding gaps, gap bonding is employed in situations like:
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Oral Hygiene Program

Patient oral hygiene plays an important role in orthodontic treatment time and the quality of orthodontic results. Implementation of quality oral hygiene program by your dental hygienist is beneficial to all parties involved in the treatment, including patient/parent, dentist and orthodontist. Success of such is program is not confined to patient clinical visits, but applies to good oral hygiene habits at home. At our office, emphasis is on patient education, encouragement, and building on their success at home.

We find better compliance from the patient with positive reinforcement and establishing routines that help them achieve their desired result. Please feel free to contact our office for further information.
Dr. Yazdani

What Orthodontics Is

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that in general is concerned with the growth of the teeth, jaws and face. A specialized medical field, orthodontics is hugely popular the world over cutting across age groups. Statistics show both adults and children alike are turning to this dental specialty in large numbers and at very rapid rates. The reason simply is that there is a lot on offer other than improving the oral health. Read the rest of this entry »

“Some tortures are physical
And some are mental,
But the one that is both
Is dental.”
(Ogden Nash)

As Ogden Nash so succinctly puts it, dental problems can prove to be such a torture, both of the mind and the body. And unless you give due care to your dental apparatus you are inviting serious trouble that will hamper your health. Reason enough for everyone to practice safe oral hygiene and learn how to be in the prime of dental health. Read the rest of this entry »