Preventative Dentistry

The foundation of all good dental health begins with preventative dentistry and diligent home care. Taking care of your teeth at home is the first step to avoiding some of the most common dental conditions such as periodontal (gum) disease and decay. Brushing and flossing is a great first step to staying healthy, protecting your teeth, and remaining pain free.

Your home care is just the beginning. Having regular dental exams and professional dental cleanings helps to avoid major conditions before they start. At your regular dental exam, we look for some of the most common problems while they are small. Addressing problems early can help prevent painful situations and avoid work that is more extensive in the future.

At your dental exams, our dentists will perform a full exam of your teeth, gums, and the inside of your mouth. We also take periodic x-rays to make the diagnosis of decay and bone loss easier and more accurate.

Our hygienists will give you a professional dental cleaning, removing all of the plaque and bacteria from the surfaces of your teeth so you can avoid periodontal disease, one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in teens and adults.

If you have periodontal disease, our team can help you get back on track. In its early stages, we can potentially reverse periodontal disease and restore your dental health. It is always our goal to treat your condition efficiently and effectively.

Restorative Dentistry

In the event that you need treatment due to a broken, cracked, or decayed tooth, our compassionate dental team can take care of your needs and restore your comfort and function. We can even take certain dental emergencies on the same day.

We offer all general restorative treatments from fillings to crowns and bridges. Our restorations are high quality and long lasting. We offer both functional and attractive treatment because we know our patients like to look and feel great.

After a complete exam, we will share your treatment options with you and help you make a decision that best supports your oral health. Our team will help you get scheduled and make sure you are comfortable for any necessary procedures.

Call Us to Schedule a Dental Exam

If it is time for your next preventative exam or professional cleaning, call our Iqaluit dental office to schedule. We look forward to working with you toward a healthy, beautiful smile.

Simple Dental Extractions

While no extraction feels simple, some are easier than others. If your tooth is already erupted through your gums, we refer to this type of extraction as simple because it does not require an incision to remove your tooth.

As with all procedures we perform, we will make extra efforts to ensure your comfort during and after the procedure. Communication will help us know if we reached the right level of anaesthetic for you. If you want us to pause at any time, just let us know.

With simple extractions, our dentist will gently loosen the ligaments that hold your tooth in place and lift it carefully out. We will pack your extraction site with gauze to stop any bleeding and go over post-operative care so that you know what behaviours to avoid and how to promote healing.

Surgical Dental Extractions

Surgical extractions refer to extractions that require an incision on a tooth that is not erupted through your gums or that is only partially erupted. Sometimes surgical extractions take a little longer to heal, but if you follow our post-operative instructions, you should be fine and heal quickly, gradually improving each day.

When we perform a surgical extraction, it is just like a simple extraction once we make the necessary incision. We loosen your tooth from its gum tissue and gently lift it out. Often stitches are necessary with surgical extractions. We will go over how to care for your stitches at your appointment.

Tooth Replacement Options

For some extractions, like wisdom teeth (third molars), we don’t need to replace your missing teeth. We just allow you to heal naturally and monitor you to make sure all is well.
However, for other teeth, we need to talk about replacement options such as bridges or dental implants. We will describe all of your options so that you can make the decision that works best for you and your lifestyle.

Call Us Today for Your Next Appointment

Whether you need an extraction or it’s just time to schedule your next preventative appointment, call our office to set up an exam with one of our doctors. We look forward to helping you maintain a healthy smile.

Tooth Replacement with Partial Dentures

Our first goal with partial dentures is to provide the most comfortable and functional tooth replacement for you. Partial dentures are for patients who are missing multiple teeth, but still have some natural teeth they plan on keeping.

We will create your partial dentures to work with your natural teeth as anchors to help hold them in place. Keeping as many of your natural teeth as possible is ideal so that you can retain precious jawbone and maintain the integrity of your facial structure and bony ridge.

Partial dentures will also look like your natural teeth. In our Iqaluit dental office, we design them to blend in so that your dentistry does not stand out or draw attention. Dentistry should complement, not take away from your smile.

Sometimes the fit of your partials may change over time and you might need an adjustment. This is expected, so please call us to set up an appointment. Our dentists will make adjustments and repairs so that you stay comfortable.

Comfortable Full Dentures

If your dentures do not fit properly, they can move around in your mouth, creating sores and causing them to fall out while you eat and talk. With complete (full) dentures, how they fit relates directly to how well they function and how comfortable you feel.

Our dentists work with your bone structure and mouth anatomy to make dentures that fit well, look great, and last a long time. Each patient is different, and we spend the necessary time and attention to detail to make sure that your upper and lower dentures work in harmony so that you eat and maintain your health with nutritious foods.

When you come to us wanting new dentures, we will discuss how you want them to look. Full dentures allow you to make choices regarding the appearance of your new teeth. While function is always our first concern, we know you want to look great, too.

Call Our Office Today

Whether you need your first set of dentures or you need to replace an old worn out denture, call Iqaluit Dental Clinic today. Our dentists have the skills and experience necessary to make life with dentures easy and enjoyable!

Root Canal Therapy

Inside your tooth exist delicate living tissues and cells called the pulp and nerve. This area is what gives your tooth its vitality. Occasionally, often for unknown reasons, this delicate tissue becomes infected. When this happens, it can cause an abscess, swelling, and pain. We can help by removing this infection so that your tooth stops hurting. Having an active infection anywhere in your body is dangerous for your health.

In order to remove the infection, we need to access the inside of your tooth. Don’t worry! We will make sure you are completely numb before we begin. We want you to feel comfortable for your treatment.

Once we gain access to the inside of your tooth, we clean it out completely and pack it with an inert material and possibly some medication to help prevent further infection. You won’t feel a thing during this process. We will work efficiently and skillfully, so you can begin healing.

After we complete your procedure, we will close off the access we made into your tooth and give you some time to heal. You should feel significantly better in a couple of days. If you have some residual soreness, we can recommend medication to help.

Once the healing time has passed, usually between one and three weeks, we will check to make sure the infection did not come back and make a decision about how to permanently seal and stabilize your tooth.

Care Following Your Procedure

In some cases, we may decide that a filling will be enough to keep your tooth healthy. In many cases, however, a dental crown may be the better option. Because we removed the vital tissue from your tooth, it can become brittle and more susceptible to damage over time. We may recommend a dental crown – especially if your tooth is a molar and receives force from chewing.

Call Us Today for an Evaluation

Do you need a root canal or suspect that something is wrong with your tooth? Call us as soon as possible so we can help you feel better. Root canals can be comfortable procedures, and our dentists are gentle, skilled, and professional. We look forward to helping restore your health and your smile.

Protective Dental Sealants

Dental sealants work well for some patients who have deep grooves in their teeth or who are prone to decay. They are especially effective for kids because of their sugary diets and lack of dexterity (or commitment) to brushing. While we still believe that diligent home care is important, sealants can provide yet another way to keep decay away.

Sealants work by placing a protective barrier between your teeth and food particles to help keep bacteria out of the grooves of your teeth. It only takes one bacterium to start a chain reaction in the right environment. When bacteria find their way into your teeth and take up residence, it can mean serious decay, pain, and large restorations.

Dental sealants are clear plastic coatings we brush onto the surface of your teeth where food particles are likely to stick. You do not need to have anaesthetic for sealant placement. They are invisible, non-invasive, and can last up to five years. After five years, they may become worn and require replacement.

Many parents consider sealants a good investment for their kids because it may help them avoid fillings in the future. Fillings require more tooth prep and take longer. Sealants are quick and application takes just a few minutes.

Sealants for All Ages

While dental sealants are much more common in children than adults, you might benefit from having sealants. If you want to avoid decay and protect your teeth, our dentists can let you know if they think dental sealants will work for you.

Call Us for Your Next Preventative Exam

If it is time for you to go to the dentist or if you are overdue for your professional exam and cleaning, call our Iqaluit dental office to set up your next appointment. Our team will help find a time that works for your schedule. We look forward to helping you stay healthy and feeling your best by promoting prevention and early treatment. 

Protective Dental Sealants

Dental sealants work well for some patients who have deep grooves in their teeth or who are prone to decay. They are especially effective for kids because of their sugary diets and lack of dexterity (or commitment) to brushing. While we still believe that diligent home care is important, sealants can provide yet another way to keep decay away.

Sealants work by placing a protective barrier between your teeth and food particles to help keep bacteria out of the grooves of your teeth. It only takes one bacterium to start a chain reaction in the right environment. When bacteria find their way into your teeth and take up residence, it can mean serious decay, pain, and large restorations.

Dental sealants are clear plastic coatings we brush onto the surface of your teeth where food particles are likely to stick. You do not need to have anaesthetic for sealant placement. They are invisible, non-invasive, and can last up to five years. After five years, they may become worn and require replacement.

Many parents consider sealants a good investment for their kids because it may help them avoid fillings in the future. Fillings require more tooth prep and take longer. Sealants are quick and application takes just a few minutes.

Sealants for All Ages

While dental sealants are much more common in children than adults, you might benefit from having sealants. If you want to avoid decay and protect your teeth, our dentists can let you know if they think dental sealants will work for you.

Call Us for Your Next Preventative Exam

If it is time for you to go to the dentist or if you are overdue for your professional exam and cleaning, call our Iqaluit dental office to set up your next appointment. Our team will help find a time that works for your schedule. We look forward to helping you stay healthy and feeling your best by promoting prevention and early treatment.