General Dentistry

The best way to maintain your oral health is with dental cleaning and scaling appointments to ensure a bright and beautiful smile. Our Thornhill dental team will provide professional dental care to not only deep clean your teeth but also to examine your oral health for any signs of oral diseases.

A typical appointment at Promenade Village Dental will consist of your hygienist scaling your teeth and clearing any plaque, tartar, and other debris that may be present around your teeth and gums.

Gum disease can occur when plaque, a bacterial film, builds up and your gums become inflamed or infected. When plaque accumulates and hardens, it turns into tartar, otherwise known as calculus. Tartar can irritate your gums and cause swelling, bleeding, and gum recession. If these issues progress, gum disease can lead to other issues such as bone recession and teeth loss. Gum disease has also been associated with increased risks of stroke, heart disease, respiratory issues, osteoporosis, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and dementia. Professional dental cleanings can remove tartar buildup that your daily routine cannot clean.

Dental hygiene appointments are important to stay on top of your oral health and check for any underlying issues to prevent future issues. Regular dental appointments have some great benefits which include:

• Prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other dental conditions
• A professional cleaning will deep clean areas where brushing your teeth and flossing may not be able to reach
• Improve your sense of taste
• Freshen up your breath
• Remember that daily brushing and flossing should be maintained to minimize the amount of plaque and bacteria build-up

Book a dental cleaning appointment with our team at Promenade Village Dental today and receive a comprehensive examination of your oral health.

Dental exams are a crucial part of maintaining good oral health. Our Thornhill dental team will examine the inside of your mouth for things that can affect your oral and overall health.

On your first visit to our Promenade Village Dental office, our Thornhill dental team will perform a complete dental exam to thoroughly assess the following:

• Examination of diagnostic X-rays (radiographs): Essential tool for detection of decay, tumours, cysts, and bone loss.
• Oral Cancer Screening: The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify mouth cancer early when there is a greater chance for a cure. Our Thornhill dental team checks the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any early signs of cancer.
• Gum disease evaluation: Our Thornhill dentist or dental hygienist checks the gums and bones around the teeth for any signs and symptoms of periodontal disease.
• Examination of tooth decay: All teeth and tooth surfaces will be inspected for decay using unique instruments and radiographs.
• Examination of existing restorations: Composite resins, fillings, amalgams, Crowns, etc. are evaluated to see the state of the restoration.
• Examination of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ): Our Thornhill dentist will be looking for altered opening and closing pathways, abnormal sounds, tenderness, and limitations upon opening.

Detecting these conditions early makes them easier and less expensive to treat, which is why our Thornhill dental team strongly stresses staying consistent and up-to-date with your regular check-up appointments.

Getting routine check-ups at our Thornhill dental office can also help identify any loose filings or any signs of infection or decay, both of which are risk factors for a dental emergency. Routine check-ups, coupled with regular dental practices, are very effective at reducing the chance of a dental emergency.

Book a dental examination at our Thornhill dental office today to ensure your oral health is well cared for!

What are Dental Sealants?

A dental sealant is used to coat areas of a patient's teeth that are vulnerable or most susceptible to decay and cavities. It is usually white or clear and is placed on chewing surfaces, particularly molars and hard-to-reach crevasses, pits and grooves in your teeth. It can prevent up to 80% of cavities that form in the back molars, which is where you chew most of your food.

Dental sealant application is a quick, painless, and non-invasive way of minimizing future dentist visits and also saving time and money in the long term. Once your teeth are cleaned and polished, an abrasive etch is placed on the tooth for the sealant to settle on. The sealant is then dried using a special light.

When are Dental Sealants necessary?

Many children who visit the dentist will have dental sealants put on their back teeth at a very early age. This is so that the deep grooves and pits of the teeth are filled in before any decay sets in, which greatly reduces the chances of getting cavities or worse dental issues later on.

Adults may also choose to have sealants applied later in life if they have never had it done or if pits develop in teeth where there were none previously.

Dental sealants are designed to last for many years and they can be replaced if damaged. They require no additional or special treatment besides regular brushing and flossing.

If you have more questions about whether the dental sealant is right for you or your child, feel free to contact our Thornhill dental team at Promenade Village Dental for a consultation.

There are various reasons why a tooth may need to be removed. Whether the reason is that it is a wisdom tooth that's causing pain, is fractured (and can't be repaired), infected, or crowded by other teeth, our Thornhill dental team has the expertise and experience to get that tooth removed with minimal discomfort.

Wisdom Teeth Extractions in Thornhill

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, typically emerge between ages 17 and 21. However, they can cause problems even earlier. Impacted wisdom teeth, unable to properly erupt, may grow in at awkward angles or be obstructed by other teeth or the jawbone. The consequences of untreated impacted wisdom teeth can include decay, damage to neighbouring teeth, and persistent pain.

Benefits of Wisdom Teeth Removal

• Pain Relief: Say goodbye to the discomfort and pain associated with impacted or misaligned wisdom teeth.
• Preventive Care: Mitigate the risk of potential oral health issues, such as infections, cysts, or damage to neighbouring teeth.
• Enhanced Oral Health: Elevate your overall oral health and prevent future dental problems by addressing wisdom teeth issues promptly. Elevate your overall oral health and prevent future dental problems by addressing wisdom teeth issues promptly.

Wisdom Tooth Removal

From our thorough diagnosis, we will devise a treatment plan that is right for you. We will create a program of therapy that may greatly reduce the stress on the joint while aligning it more accurately and comfortably.

• Bleeding will occur for several hours after the removal of the tooth. We recommend placing a piece of gauze over the area and biting down to apply pressure. Avoid rinsing, sucking, or spitting for the first 24 hours as it will inhibit the growth of clots to stop the bleeding
• Facial swelling in the area where the tooth was removed is very common. Just place a piece of ice wrapped in a cloth on the swelling for 10 minutes, then remove it for 20 minutes
• Tylenol or Advil can be taken to alleviate some of the discomfort. Your dentist may prescribe you a more potent painkiller
• Food should be chewed as far away as possible from the site of extraction. Avoid hot liquids and alcohol for at least 24 hours. In the case of difficult extraction consume soft or liquid foods for the first 24 hours
• Continue to brush your teeth but avoid the teeth directly next to the site of extraction. Do not use mouthwash wash as it can irritate the extraction site
• Full healing can take from a few weeks to a few months to occur. Within the first week or two your mouth should be comfortable enough to use normally again. If you are concerned your recovery is not proceeding normally call us immediately.

Our Thornhill dentist, Dr. Shima Parhizgar will keep a close eye on the development of your wisdom teeth. With vigilance and preventative care, we can avoid the complications of misaligned wisdom teeth.

Most of us have experienced a cavity at some point in our lives, and the most common solution to these cavities is dental fillings. The goal of doing a dental filling is to remove tooth decay, restore function and prevent the progress of the cavity.

The dental filling procedure involves our Thornhill dentist removing the decayed part of the tooth and then "filling" the area. Fillings can also sometimes be used to repair cracked teeth or teeth worn down from misuse (teeth grinding, nail-biting, etc.).

The material used for the filling will depend on the situation and the goals of treatment. Common options include various composite resin materials, porcelain, fluoride-releasing glass ionomers, gold, and amalgam. Our Thornhill dental team will recommend the most suitable material based on your individual needs.

Taking care of teeth with fillings is the same as normal teeth: maintain your daily oral hygiene routine such as brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash. If you have any questions about getting a new filling or ensuring the proper care of an existing one, contact our dental team at Promenade Village Dental!