We’ve all come across exaggerated fictitious scenarios involving dental treatments, but it’s quite possible that no procedure in all of dentistry is more notorious than a root canal. If you’d like to learn what root canals using modern techniques are actually like, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 to schedule an examination and root canal consultation.

At our Winnipeg, MB dentist office, Dr. Doug McDermid, Dr. Rose K. Dhillon, and our experienced team offer many different dental treatments to help keep your and your family’s smiles healthy and looking great. No matter your particular scenario, if your smile is damaged, we will do our very best to fix the issue using various restorative dentistry treatments.

With our help, you just might be able to:

• Bite into your favorite crunchy or chewy foods without having to worry about pain
• Smile wide for the camera without thinking twice about a damaged tooth sticking out in your pearly whites
• Chew your food more thoroughly, helping you to digest it better and improve your overall health
• Enjoy compliments from friends and family because you’ll feel less self-conscious and smile more

Let Us Dispel The Myths And Provide The Root Canal You Need

Rather than causing you pain, root canals are intended to stop your discomfort and save your tooth from an extraction.

Maybe you’ve seen some movies or television shows that have taken advantage of the trope of the “sadistic dentist.” Or perhaps a friend or family member had a root canal done decades ago and still loves to embellish the story of the predicament they endured. Or even, you could have had a painful root canal done several years or even a few decades back.

Well here’s two pieces of good news for you if you are dreading fixing an infected tooth:

• Root canals are not what Hollywood makes them out to be
• Thanks to improved modern techniques, root canals are much more efficient and patient-friendly than they used to be

Some things that we have found to be helpful when it comes to dispelling fears about root canals is explaining the situation that necessitates a root canal and what the process of the treatment entails.

A root canal is required when the soft tissue and nerves inside a tooth (pulp) is attacked by bacteria, causing an infection. In order to save the tooth from failure and a tooth extraction, the infection needs to be removed.

If you visit Lakewood Dental Centre and need a root canal, we will thoroughly assess your situation before we begin to ensure the treatment goes smoothly. We will also explain the procedure to you so you will know what to expect before we get started. To perform a root canal, we will:

• Numb your tooth with an anesthetic
• Make a small hole in your tooth with special tools
• Remove the infected pulp
• Clean out the tooth with a special instrument
• Fill the inside of your tooth where the pulp was

Depending on how weakened the tooth has become, we may also recommend capping your tooth with a custom dental crown for added strength and protection, as well as improved cosmetic appearance.

So you won’t feel rushed, we can provide extended appointments by request and work at your pace. To make your visit more pleasant and help relieve your dental anxiety, we can also provide various comfort options, including:

• Warm blankets
• Calming music to relax you
• TVs to entertain and distract you while we work
• Cold water

If you are nervous about being seen or being able to see other patients during your visit, we can also provide a private care room by request. Just let a friendly team member know if there’s anything we can do to help put you at ease.

We also offer dental sedation. If you’re interested in this option, we will discuss it with you thoroughly first.

We can also help you understand root canals and the ways in which the pulp inside teeth becomes infected in the first place. The pulp inside teeth typically becomes infected when a large cavity is not addressed quickly enough and the decay starts to affect the interior of the tooth. That said, trauma and other factors can also lead to a root canal treatment.

Get rid of the infection and preserve your natural tooth by visiting the dentists at Lakewood Dental Centre for a root canal! Call 204-977-8515, stop by our conveniently located Winnipeg, MB dentist office in person, or use our handy online form to schedule or ask a team member questions.

If you’d like assistance relieving dental anxiety, contact the team at Lakewood Dental Centre today. We offer various comfort options and can administer dental sedation at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office.

Listen to Rick S. give his testimonial, where he explains fixing his smile and feeling in control during his appointments.

For help with dental anxiety, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515. You can also use our online form to schedule or ask us questions.

Did you know that gum disease (periodontal disease) is the most common dental problem in Canada and affects seven out of ten Canadians at some point in their lives according to the Canadian Dental Association (CDA)? If you’d like to learn more about this issue and whether or not you are in need of a gum disease treatment, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515!

With the help of our team, Dr. Doug McDermid and Dr. Rose K. Dhillon provide many general dentistry services, including effective gum disease treatment at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office. By catching the problem early, we can reverse inflammation and infection so your gums, jawbone, and teeth can return to a healthy state!

Read more below if you’d like to learn a little more about:

• What gum disease is
• What the symptoms and potential contributing factors are
• How gum disease is treated (and prevented)

Visit Us For Gum Disease Treatment And More

Like the rest of your body, the earlier an infection in your mouth is caught, the better. The three stages of gum disease, from earliest to most severe, are:

• Gingivitis, which results when a patient’s gums become inflamed due to a buildup of plaque and harmful bacteria. With a professional gum disease treatment, routine cleanings from a dentist, and improved oral hygiene, gingivitis is typically reversible.
• Periodontitis, which is characterized by significant and irreversible damage to your jawbone and the supporting fibers in your gums that hold your teeth in place. Professional treatment and proper oral hygiene can prevent further deterioration.
• Advanced Periodontitis, which means the bone and tissue supporting teeth is destroyed, resulting in shifting or loose teeth. Without aggressive treatment by a dentist or specialist, tooth loss may occur.

Regardless of your current situation, we will do our very best to treat your gum disease and improve your oral health. If we are unable to address your particular case, we will refer you to a periodontal specialist.

By paying attention to your oral health, you can do your part to catch gum disease before it becomes a major issue. Here are some of the potential symptoms you should keep an eye out for:

• Gums that bleed easily after brushing and/or flossing your teeth
• Swollen, red, and/or tender gums
• Teeth that feel loose
• Sensitivity to hot or cold drinks or foods
• A gumline that has receded, exposing tooth roots
• Chronic and/or persistent bad breath
• A (sudden) change in the way teeth (or dentures) fit together when biting down
• Deep pockets that form between the teeth and gums

You should also be aware of any activities or habits that may be part of the problem. Some of the potential contributing factors to gum disease are:

• Smoking, chewing tobacco, and other forms of tobacco consumption
• Poor oral hygiene
• A family history of periodontal disease
• Dry mouth (and certain medications that result in dry mouth as a side effect)
• Hormonal changes that can occur during puberty, menopause, and pregnancy

Granted, you can’t avoid all of the potential contributing factors listed above, but being aware of them will help you stay more aware of the threat and act accordingly.

If you do have gum disease, we will use one or some combination of the following treatments:

• Scaling, which is a method of deep cleaning your tooth roots and removing harmful bacteria from between your teeth and gumline
• Root planing, which smooths your tooth roots, making them a less hospitable environment for the germs that cause gum disease
• Perio Protect, which uses custom-fitted trays to deliver a special medication to the space between your tooth roots and gumline, where brushing and flossing can’t reach

Once you are free of gum disease, there are several things you should do to prevent it from becoming an issue again. For starters, you should:

• Brush your teeth twice a day or after every meal if possible
• Floss at least once daily
• Use a mouthwash or rinse if recommended

Because there are spaces in your mouth that are impossible to get to without the help of a professional, you’ll also need to visit us every six months for a thorough dental cleaning and exam.

If you’d like to ensure your teeth have a strong foundation of healthy gums and jawbone, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 to find out if you need a gum disease treatment. You can also visit us in person at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office or use our handy online form to schedule or ask questions.

If you are looking for a new dentist for your family dentistry needs and more, contact Lakewood Dental Centre today! We provide many types of dental services for patients of all ages at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office.

Watch this patient testimonial from Frank F. to hear what he thinks of our practice and the services our friendly team provides.

To book a routine visit, a family dentistry appointment, or any other service we offer, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515. You can also reach us using our online form.

If you have damaged or completely lost a tooth or multiple teeth, you are probably wishing you could turn back time. Stop dreaming of your former smile and take the first steps to getting it back by calling Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 to schedule a consultation for dental implants.

Our Winnipeg, MB dentist office has been serving patients of all ages with a variety of dental treatments for over four decades. Dr. Doug McDermid, Dr. Rose K. Dhillon, and our team of dental professionals will evaluate your particular case and help you find a restorative dentistry treatment option to suit your situation.

By replacing your damaged or missing teeth with dental implants, you could potentially:

• Chew and digest your food more thoroughly, improving your overall health in the process
• Feel more confident about your smile when you are meeting people for the first time
• Eat your favorite crunchy or chewy foods again in comfort
• Stop feeling self-conscious about your grin when it’s time to say “cheese” for the camera

To fit your busy schedule, our office opens at 7:00 a.m. on:

• Tuesdays
• Thursdays
• Fridays

We also stay open until:

• 6:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays

With these flexible options, your dental treatments may not need to interfere with your normal work hours!

Improve Your Smile And Bite With Dental Implants

Dental implants are restorative dentistry options that were made possible by an accidental discovery in 1952. A Swedish researcher named Per-Ingvar Brånemark was studying the effects of blood flow on bone healing in rabbits with his team. They placed small optical devices encased in titanium in the legs of the rabbits and found that the bone had grown around the devices when they tried to retrieve the instruments.

Upon further investigation, Dr. Brånemark found that bone naturally fuses with titanium and called this process “osseointegration.” He saw the implications for dentistry rather quickly. In the mid-1960s, Dr. Brånemark placed four dental implants in a man’s jaw and attached dentures that allowed the man to chew normally for the remaining four decades of his life.

Dental implants have come a long way since then, but the concept is still basically the same. Dental implants consist of the following three parts:

• The dental implant, which effectively replaces natural tooth roots with a titanium post
• A restoration, which replaces the part of your teeth that is normally visible above the gum
• An abutment, which connects the dental implant to the restoration

At Lakewood Dental Centre, we offer a variety of options to restore dental implants for our patients, including:

• Dental crowns, which replace individual teeth
• Dental bridges, which take the place of multiple adjacent missing teeth
• Dentures, which replace a full arch of teeth in the upper or lower jaw or both
• Full arch restorations held in place by just four dental implants using the All-on-4^® technique

We will answer any questions you have with professional answers and help you review your options before you make your decision.

Before we recommend dental implants, we will assess your situation thoroughly. In order to get dental implants, your jaw will need to be:

• Strong
• Thick
• Dense

If you do turn out to be a good candidate for dental implants, you will visit a specialist that we work with to have them placed. To ensure your dental implants are precisely placed, they will use 3-D imaging during the process. Following a short healing period, you will return to our office to have your dental implants restored.

In some cases, you may be able to get your dental implants placed and restored using the All-on-4 technique in a single day. We have also invested in a CEREC milling machine that allows us to create a dental crown right here in the office so you don’t have to wait for a special lab to create and ship it.

To make your appointment with us more pleasant, we provide various comfort options to help relieve dental anxiety, such as:

• Headphones
• TVs
• Warm blankets

We can also administer nitrous oxide dental sedation.

To learn how dental implants can allow you to smile with confidence and chew your food in comfort, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 to schedule a private consultation for dental implants. You can also use our handy online form or visit us in person at our Winnipeg, MB office to schedule or ask questions.

If you’d like to learn about the many uses of dental veneers, contact Lakewood Dental Centre today to schedule a consultation.

Watch this testimonial from Boyd K. to hear a little more about his experience with this cosmetic dentistry option at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office.

To take the first step toward getting dental veneers, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515. You can also use our online form.

If you have broken a tooth or are experiencing some other dental emergency, contact Lakewood Dental Centre right away.

At our Winnipeg, MB dentist office, we provide same-day appointments for dental emergencies whenever possible.

To learn a little more about what to do in the case of a broken tooth, check out the graphic below.

For help with your dental emergency, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515. If your situation is less pressing, you can also contact us using our online form.

If you’ve been putting off straightening your teeth because you do not want to put up with traditional braces, we have good news for you. Stop dreaming of a straighter smile and call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 to find out if you are a good candidate for Invisalign!

With the help of our friendly team, our general dentists offer multiple options for orthodontics at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office. If your tooth misalignment is not very severe or you mostly want to improve the cosmetic appearance of your teeth, we may even be able to use Invisalign as a short-term orthodontic option. With our help, you could:

• Get straighter teeth
• Feel less self-conscious about your teeth while making first impressions
• Be excited instead of shy when it’s time to take a group portrait or “selfie”

But cosmetic perks aren’t the only thing you could be looking forward to by straightening your teeth with Invisalign. According to the Canadian Dental Association, a bad bite caused by crooked teeth can:

• Make your mouth more vulnerable to gum disease and cavities because crooked or crowded teeth are more hospitable to bad bacteria and decay
• Eventually lead to your teeth wearing down in uneven ways
• Cause teeth that stick out more than the others to be more susceptible to chips, breaks, and other damage
• Put undue stress on certain areas of your mouth while chewing, leading to muscle strain in your jaw
• Make chewing more difficult
• Lead you to smile less than people with straight teeth

Now you may be wondering which of the details listed above are connected to the three reasons you should consider Invisalign that this blog alludes to. Consider the factors mentioned here a bonus and read on for three more reasons to ask your dentist about Invisalign!

Learn Why Many Patients Pick Invisalign

If you are curious about Invisalign, our team would be happy to discuss it with you. We’ll help you determine if this orthodontic option is a good fit for you and recommend other cosmetic dentistry services if that is not the case.

One reason you should think about straightening your teeth with Invisalign is that the aligners are removable. This one feature actually results in many perks in itself. For one thing, you can take out your Invisalign for special occasions. So long as you wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, your orthodontic treatment should still work fine.

Because your Invisalign aligners are removable, you also won’t have to change your diet as you would with traditional braces. You can still enjoy bagels, chewy candies, and crunchy potato chips without having to worry about causing damage to your orthodontic treatment. When coworkers, friends, or family want to go out to eat, you can actually pick the foods you want!

Cleaning your teeth does not require any special techniques either. Just brush your teeth twice daily, floss once a day, and use a mouthwash or rinse if recommended. If someone you know has ever had braces, mention this feature to them to hear about how difficult cleaning around braces can be sometimes.

Since Invisalign aligners are made of clear plastic and are custom-fitted to fit snugly against your teeth, they are also more discreet than traditional braces. Many patients do not want traditional braces because they worry their colleagues or peers will notice. But that won’t be as much of a concern with Invisalign!

The smooth plastic design of Invisalign also makes them more comfortable compared to the metal wires and brackets of braces. They will still take some getting used to, but not in the same way that braces do. If you like to stay active, you also won’t have to worry about dental injuries as much because the smooth plastic is less likely to damage the inside of your mouth.

With Invisalign, you won’t have to visit us as often as you would with traditional braces. Even so, from the moment you arrive at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office, we’ll do all we can to put a smile on your face. To make your visits more pleasant, we offer various comfort options, including:

• Warm blankets
• Headphones so you can listen to relaxing music
• TVs to entertain you while we work

To find out if Invisalign is a good option for your misaligned teeth, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 to schedule a consultation for orthodontics. You can also stop by our Winnipeg, MB dentist office in person or use our online form to book an appointment or ask us questions.

If you have a major toothache, visit Lakewood Dental Centre to find out if you require a tooth extraction. We’ll do all we can to repair your tooth before removing it at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office.

Check out this patient testimonial from Desirae R. to hear about her visit with us, including her experience with nitrous oxide dental sedation.

Stop your dental pain from spreading with restorative dentistry and tooth extractions from Lakewood Dental Centre. Call 204-977-8515 or use our online form to schedule.