Get a clear view of your current oral health situation with our advanced dental technologies at Lakewood Dental Centre.
To hear about the difference digital radiography at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office can make for you in quality and cost of care, watch the short video with Dr. McDermid below. We offer dental exams and much more.
Call 204-977-8515 to visit Lakewood Dental Centre for some of the most state-of-the-art dental technology available. You can also book with our online form.
If you are dealing with jaw pain or other jaw-related issues and are unsure why, you may be able to get help from an unexpected source – your local dentist. To book a consultation to find out if a TMJ treatment could help relieve various problems that have to do with your jaw joints, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 today.
We don’t just provide treatments to improve the health and look of your teeth and gums at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office. We do our best to provide as many dental treatment options as possible and some services that you probably don’t associate with a dental office. Our hope is that this will make getting the care you need as simple and convenient as possible.
For over forty years, our office has been serving patients in Winnipeg and other surrounding communities. To get some sense of how satisfied our patients typically are, check out some of our testimonials for yourself.
So finances don’t have to be a major concern when it comes to getting the treatments you need and want, we accept many forms of payment. We also make it a little easier to fit your dental appointments into your hectic schedule by providing some extended hours.
We close a little early on Fridays at 2:00 p.m., but we otherwise maintain a nine-to-five schedule in addition to opening early at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and staying late until:
- 6:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays
Learn Some Basics On TMJ Disorder And How We Can Treat It
TMJ is an abbreviation for “temporomandibular joint,” which is just the technical term for the incredibly complex joint where your jaw attaches to your skull. If you don’t understand what makes this joint so complicated, try moving your jaw around in several directions and see for yourself just how many ways you can move your bottom jaw.
TMJ disorders are, like your jaw joints, highly complex and difficult to understand. In fact, there is still a great deal of disagreement as to what causes TMJ disorders and how they come about in the first place. Some common phenomenon that people point to as contributing factors or at least complicating circumstances include:
- Arthritis
- Stress
- Teeth grinding
- Strain in your jaw muscles
- Trauma from some source or another that affects your jaw
Every case of a TMJ disorder manifests in ways that are unique to each patient. Some common symptoms include:
- Pain, soreness, or tenderness in your face, neck, shoulders, and/or back
- Difficulty when you try to open your mouth wide
- Grating, popping, or clicking sounds coming from your jaw when you chew or talk
- Your jaw getting stuck in the open or closed position
- Swelling of your jaw and/or through the side of your face
- An exhausted feeling throughout your face
- Trouble chewing, as if your upper and lower jaw are not fitting together as they are meant to
Teeth grinding isn’t always, but can also be, a contributor to or symptom of a TMJ disorder. In any case, if you do have a TMJ disorder and you catch yourself involuntarily grinding your teeth while sleeping or during the day, this could make your TMJ disorder symptoms worse because your jaw is working too hard and not getting a chance to rest and heal.
Because each case of a disorder involving your TMJ is totally unique, we offer several options for treatment. We may even combine a couple solutions to suit your specific case. To help us determine how to approach your issue, we will thoroughly examine you and try to figure out the extent of the problem and the location of where your jaw is functioning improperly.
In some cases, we also work with physiotherapy specialists, chiropractors, and other health professionals to settle on a treatment plan because your TMJ-related troubles could be highly complex with many complications.
Here are some of the options we may recommend as part of your totally customized treatment plan:
- The use of a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit, which can help relax your jaw and address muscle spasms
- Physiotherapy
- Dental therapy that can adjust various things, including how your jaws fit together
- A stabilization splint to prevent teeth grinding and stop migraines and headaches
To learn if a TMJ treatment could help your case, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515. You can also use our online form to book.
Stop feeling uneasy at the dentist by seeing the team at Lakewood Dental Centre for some extra help relieving dental anxiety.
David J. had a fear of gagging at the dentist until he started coming to our Winnipeg, MB dentist office. To hear about why he chose us, check out the video below. You can also view other patient testimonials if you’d like.
To book a visit to Lakewood Dental Centre, call 204-977-8515. You can also use our online form to schedule or ask questions.
Book your child’s first dental visit at Lakewood Dental Centre today! Every team member at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office works great with kids and will help your little one establish a positive association with the dentist for years to come.
Check out the graphic below to get some basics of what to expect when you bring your kid to see us for the first time.
To ensure a great first experience at the dentist for your kids, visit Lakewood Dental Centre! Call 204-977-8515 or use our online form to book.
If you’re worried that getting your damaged or missing tooth repaired or replaced will translate into a more demanding regimen of caring for that tooth, you can put your concerns to rest. To book a consultation and take the first step to getting an easy-to-care-for dental crown or even multiple crowns from Lakewood Dental Centre, give us a call at 204-977-8515 today.
Our Winnipeg, MB dentist office has been serving our local community and surrounding areas for more than four decades. Our dentist and team members have extensive experience and stay on top of the latest innovations through continuing education and invest in some of the most state-of-the-art dental technologies available as well.
We do our best to provide a wide array of restorative dentistry options so you can turn back the clock on your damaged smile. With our help, you may just be able to:
- Regain a sense of confidence and even pride when it comes to the appearance of your grin
- Avoid a tooth extraction by repairing a tooth while there is still time to do so
- Make a great first impression when you show off your beautiful set of pearly whites
- Chew your food more naturally and thoroughly since you won’t have to think about what area of your mouth you are using
- Improve your digestion and, in turn, your overall health since you’ll be chewing more thoroughly
To take some of the stress out of the equation of getting the dental care you need, we accept a variety of payment options and offer some extended hours that some dentists don’t. On top of opening early at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, we also stay late until:
- 6:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays
Learn How To Make Your Dental Crown Last
One of the things that’s really great about repairing or replacing teeth with crowns is that these dental caps can be cared for and treated just like your natural teeth. With proper care, a crown can last for many years. All you need to do is:
- Brush your teeth twice a days using a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste
- Floss between all of your chompers at least once a day
- Maintain routine dental cleanings and exams every six months or less
- Use a Canadian Dental Association approved mouthwash or rinse if desired or recommended
On top of the proper oral hygiene habits outlined above, you should also avoid doing various things so your crown is not damaged. Again, your crown will not need special treatment – these are pieces of advice that apply equally to your natural teeth. To protect your whole smile, including crowns, do NOT:
- Chew ice
- Bite down on hard candies or other hard foods
- Bite or chew your fingernails
- Use your teeth to open bottles or packages
- Grind or clench your teeth
Because crowns from a dentist completely cap a tooth with a strong and beautiful tooth-colored shell, they are incredibly versatile restorative options. Here are just a few reasons why we might recommend getting a crown:
- Protecting a tooth that is already cracked or otherwise damaged from getting worse
- Strengthening a tooth that has become weakened from repeated dental treatments or some other cause
- Fortifying a tooth following a root canal procedure
- Restoring the proper shape of a tooth that is too damaged to be fixed with a tooth filling
- Covering up severe stains or discoloration
- Returning a tooth that is thoroughly worn-down to its former glory
If you need to get a tooth completely replaced, we can also attach a crown to a dental implant. We collaborate with a specialist who places dental implants using a special 3-D imaging process to ensure the procedure goes smoothly.
Regardless of why you get a crown from us, we will give you the option of getting one in a single appointment thanks to our CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) machine. This cutting-edge device can create your restoration quickly in-house so we won’t have to wait for a lab to create it.
We’ll also be able to design your crown using digital impressions, instead of having to use the messy and uncomfortable process of getting impressions using molding material.
Don’t wait to get your strong gorgeous set of teeth back – to visit Lakewood Dental Centre for a dental crown, call us at 204-977-8515. You can also book using our online form or swing by our Winnipeg, MB dentist office in person to schedule or ask questions.
If you are experiencing pain or difficulty when you are trying to eat, visit Lakewood Dental Centre soon for a thorough evaluation.
At our Winnipeg, MB dentist office, we will diagnose the cause of your trouble to help you decide the best restorative dentistry treatment to solve it. Listen to Dr. McDermid explain a little more about our approach in the video below.
Regain comfortable oral function with restorative dentistry at Lakewood Dental Centre. Call 204-977-8515 or use our online form to book.
To stay on top of your oral health, make room in your busy schedule for a dental cleaning and exam at Lakewood Dental Centre!
Our Winnipeg, MB dentist office provides morning and evening hours for your convenience.
To gauge whether you are overdue for a dental cleaning and exam, take the short quiz below.
Let us give you a dental cleaning and exam at Lakewood Dental Centre. Call 204-977-8515 or use our handy online form to schedule with us.
If you’re concerned you won’t be able to enjoy food as much with replacement teeth, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 to learn about the many perks of All-on-4 dental implants!
We offer a wide variety of dental implants and other restorative dentistry options at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office to suit your specific needs. Whether you need all the teeth replaced in your upper or lower jaw or both for a full-mouth reconstruction, we have options for you!
All-on-4 dental implants are very convincing and many of our patients love them for various reasons. Here are just a few:
- Because dental implants fuse with your jawbone through a process called “osseointegration,” they create a sturdy foundation and allow you to chew with a lot of power
- Since All-on-4 dental implants are attached to your jawbone instead of resting on your gums, they are in a more natural position
- By filling the place that your natural tooth roots used to occupy, dental implants prevent jawbone deterioration, helping you maintain both the health of your jawbone and your youthful look
- All-on-4 dental implants can be cared for easily and treated just like your natural teeth so you don’t have to deal with special cleansers and soaking agents
For your convenience, we offer some flexible hours outside the standard nine-to-five that you probably expect from a dentist. We stay open until 6:00 p.m. four days a week and open early at 7:00 a.m. three days a week.
Regain Your Oral Function With All-On-4 Dental Implants
Dentures are a great restorative treatment that has been used in some capacity or another for hundreds of years. While they have undergone a lot of updates throughout modern dentistry, dentures do have some drawbacks compared to other options.
Some of these drawbacks, like having to use denture adhesives and sealants, may come to mind if you or someone you know has dentures. But other cons of dentures – like how you experience food – may not come as immediately to mind.
All-on-4 dental implants can replace a full arch of teeth just like dentures, but they are held in place by four dental implants per arch that are specially positioned and angled for optimum strength and function.
Because of how they are attached, All-on-4 dental implants do not need to cover the roof of your mouth. (Traditional dentures in your upper jaw do cover your palate, mainly to create extra suction for a secure hold.)
Since your palate remains uncovered with All-on-4 dental implants, you’ll be able to enjoy your food more fully. And if you don’t think that your palate affects how you experience certain foods, just think of how often you touch the roof of your mouth when you are eating peanut butter!
All-on-4 dental implants also maintain a strong hold that traditional dentures simply can’t match. You won’t have to worry anymore about your teeth coming loose when you are biting into a juicy steak or crisp vegetables. Your replacement teeth will stay firmly in place and deliver a strong bite. You may even forget that you’ve had your teeth replaced!
Because you’ll be able to eat the foods you love again, you may even improve your overall health as well. You’ll be able to eat a balanced diet of foods that are good for you but are difficult to chew with traditional dentures.
You may also improve your overall health with All-on-4 dental implants as well because you might chew your food more thoroughly, thus improving your digestion.
In order to be a candidate for dental implants, your jawbone will need to be healthy, dense, and strong. To determine if All-on-4 dental implants would be a good solution for your situation, we will thoroughly evaluate your particular case.
Regardless of which procedures you get from us, we will always do our part to make you comfortable. If we suspect you may experience any discomfort, we will numb your mouth with an anesthetic. We also offer various amenities, including dental sedation to help relieve dental anxiety if you’d like.
Our friendly team will answer any questions you may have and listen intently to your concerns.
Take the first step to getting a set of replacement teeth that will allow you to chew your food thoroughly and enjoy your meals by calling Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515. You can also book a consultation for All-on-4 dental implants by visiting our easy-to-find Winnipeg, MB dentist office in person or by filling out our handy online form.
Even if you only have minor alignment issues, visit Lakewood Dental Centre for help straightening teeth with our orthodontics options.
To hear about the experience Julia S. had getting straighter teeth at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office, check out her patient testimonial below.
Get a straight set of chompers with orthodontics from Lakewood Dental Centre. Call 204-977-8515 or use our online form to schedule or ask questions.