Providing Dental Services for Patients in Bolton
The Dental Smile Centre
Information for New & Existing Patients |
Whether you are new to our dental office or have already enjoyed the experience here, we can’t wait to take your smile and dental health to the next level so your goals are that much easier to achieve. Before that, however, you can learn a little more about our dental office and answer some of your basic questions by reading on below. Be sure to give us a call if you want to know anything else!
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Your First Dental Visit
When you walk into The Dental Smile Centre, you’ll be greeted by our friendly front desk team. After spending a few moments in our reception area, we’ll give you a brief tour of the dental office and take you by our refreshment table. Once you reach your treatment room, an assistant will begin by taking a few X-rays and intra-oral photos, if necessary. You’ll then get to meet your doctor, who will go over the images and give you an exam. Our Doctors will discuss their findings with you, talk about any additional treatments you might need, and if time allows, you’ll receive a refreshing cleaning.
When you walk into The Dental Smile Centre, you’ll be greeted by our friendly front desk team. After spending a few moments in our reception area, we’ll give you a brief tour of the dental office and take you by our refreshment table. Once you reach your treatment room, an assistant will begin by taking a few X-rays and intra-oral photos, if necessary. You’ll then get to meet your doctor, who will go over the images and give you an exam. Our Doctors will discuss their findings with you, talk about any additional treatments you might need, and if time allows, you’ll receive a refreshing cleaning.
New Patient Forms
Want your appointment to begin as quickly as possible? Then all you need to do is click on the link below and fill out our patient forms in the comfort of your own home. Bring them to our dental office on the day of your visit so we can get you checked in nice and fast!
Want your appointment to begin as quickly as possible? Then all you need to do is click on the link below and fill out our patient forms in the comfort of your own home. Bring them to our dental office on the day of your visit so we can get you checked in nice and fast!
Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to dental health, knowledge is power, which is why we’re always happy to answer our patients’ questions. Below, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common ones our team receives every day, but you can always call us to ask anything you like so you have all the information you need to take great care of your smile.
When it comes to dental health, knowledge is power, which is why we’re always happy to answer our patients’ questions. Below, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common ones our team receives every day, but you can always call us to ask anything you like so you have all the information you need to take great care of your smile.
q How often should i go to dentist?
A This answer can differ from person to person based on their particular needs, but for the average healthy patient, we recommend visiting The Dental Suite at least twice a year for a checkup and cleaning. These appointments allow us to catch and treat minor problems as soon as possible and remove harmful buildup on the teeth that can lead to cavities and gum disease down the road.
Q Do you accept new patients?
A Yes, The Dental Smile Centre continues to grow and accept new patients. Walk-ins and emergencies are also welcome. Call us to schedule your appointment.
Q Are bleeding gums a sign of a problem?
A Bleeding after brushing or flossing can be unsettling. It can also be a sign of an otherwise mostly silent disease – periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a leading cause of tooth loss. It is a build-up of bacteria from plaque and tartar that can inflame or infect gum and bone.
Periodontal disease causes deep pockets to form in tissue between the gums and teeth. This sometimes gives the appearance of puffy or receding gums. During dental exams, we routinely examine your gums. There are a number of treatments for bleeding gums and periodontal disease, including removing plaque and tartar below the gum line. These treatments, performed in a dental office, are called scaling and root planing. They allow the gum to heal and become healthy again. We recommend daily brushing and flossing as well as regular checkups and cleanings to help prevent periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease causes deep pockets to form in tissue between the gums and teeth. This sometimes gives the appearance of puffy or receding gums. During dental exams, we routinely examine your gums. There are a number of treatments for bleeding gums and periodontal disease, including removing plaque and tartar below the gum line. These treatments, performed in a dental office, are called scaling and root planing. They allow the gum to heal and become healthy again. We recommend daily brushing and flossing as well as regular checkups and cleanings to help prevent periodontal disease.
Q Can I replace an old crown that looks unnatural?
A Dental bonding is a simple, painless and affordable procedure that has many uses, including:
- repairing chipped or cracked teeth
- closing spaces between teeth
- reshaping teeth
- covering badly stained teeth
Q Too much of my gums show when I smile. Can you fix this?
A Yes! Using an approach called non-surgical gum recontouring, we can help your smile look more balanced and reduce the appearance of an overly prominent gum line. All it takes is just one quick and easy procedure with a dental laser to make your teeth appear longer and more beautiful!
If the non-surgical recontouring approach cannot resolve the issue, then a surgical procedure might be done to create a symmetrical and beautiful smile for you.
If the non-surgical recontouring approach cannot resolve the issue, then a surgical procedure might be done to create a symmetrical and beautiful smile for you.
Q How can a dentist help with sleep apnea?
A Specially-trained dentists like those on our team are able to create custom-made oral appliances that are proven to help patients overcome sleep apnea symptoms. They work by slightly repositioning the jaw in order to keep the airway open and unobstructed throughout the night. This approach has been shown to be a viable alternative to CPAP therapy, plus it can even be used to simply help someone stop snoring.
Q What is Laser dentistry?
A Laser dentistry involves using small, handheld lasers to perform a variety of dental procedures in the least invasive way possible. With our Biolase Epic X laser, we’re able to whiten teeth, treat gum disease, and even prepare a tooth for a filling just using a concentrated beam of light. This method is typically much more efficient and comfortable for a patient compared to traditional treatments, enabling them to get what they need and back to their lives without interruption.
Q Is it important to have an oral infection treated?
A Sometimes the body’s immune system will fight and heal infections on its own, but often it needs some help. When it comes to oral infections such as tooth and gum infections, only your dentist can make that call. This is why it is so important to have infections and abscesses examined by a dentist. Oral infections are a serious health matter. Symptoms include tooth, gum, and jaw pain, lumps or pus-filled abscesses, and weeping or bleeding gums. Left untreated, they can affect your overall health. Your dentist can diagnose an infection during an oral examination. They will feel your gums, gently tap your teeth, and take x-rays to determine the extent of the infection and whether it has spread.
If your dentist feels the infection is harmful, or your body is not fighting it effectively, they may prescribe antibiotics. Your dentist will also want to treat the underlying cause of an oral infection to prevent it from reoccurring in the future. Causes may include tooth decay, periodontal, or gum disease, tooth cracks, and weakened fillings. Don’t ignore the signs of oral infection. Practice good oral hygiene on a daily basis, and have your mouth and teeth examined by a dentist. When it comes to oral infections such as tooth and gum infections, only your dentist can make that call. This is why it is so important to have infections and abscesses examined by a dentist. Oral infections are a serious health matter. Symptoms include tooth, gum, and jaw pain, lumps or pus-filled abscesses, and weeping or bleeding gums. Left untreated, they can affect your overall health.
Your dentist can diagnose an infection during an oral examination. They will feel your gums, gently tap your teeth, and take x-rays to determine the extent of the infection and whether it has spread. If your dentist feels the infection is harmful, or your body is not fighting it effectively, they may prescribe antibiotics. Your dentist will also want to treat the underlying cause of an oral infection to prevent it from reoccurring in the future. Causes may include tooth decay, periodontal, or gum disease, tooth cracks, and weakened fillings.
Don’t ignore the signs of oral infection. Practice good oral hygiene on a daily basis, and have your mouth and teeth examined by a dentist
If your dentist feels the infection is harmful, or your body is not fighting it effectively, they may prescribe antibiotics. Your dentist will also want to treat the underlying cause of an oral infection to prevent it from reoccurring in the future. Causes may include tooth decay, periodontal, or gum disease, tooth cracks, and weakened fillings. Don’t ignore the signs of oral infection. Practice good oral hygiene on a daily basis, and have your mouth and teeth examined by a dentist. When it comes to oral infections such as tooth and gum infections, only your dentist can make that call. This is why it is so important to have infections and abscesses examined by a dentist. Oral infections are a serious health matter. Symptoms include tooth, gum, and jaw pain, lumps or pus-filled abscesses, and weeping or bleeding gums. Left untreated, they can affect your overall health.
Your dentist can diagnose an infection during an oral examination. They will feel your gums, gently tap your teeth, and take x-rays to determine the extent of the infection and whether it has spread. If your dentist feels the infection is harmful, or your body is not fighting it effectively, they may prescribe antibiotics. Your dentist will also want to treat the underlying cause of an oral infection to prevent it from reoccurring in the future. Causes may include tooth decay, periodontal, or gum disease, tooth cracks, and weakened fillings.
Don’t ignore the signs of oral infection. Practice good oral hygiene on a daily basis, and have your mouth and teeth examined by a dentist