If you’re in need of dental care, contact Lakewood Dental Centre today! We offer a variety of general dentistry services and much more at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office.

Watch this patient testimonial to learn about how we’ve helped Wilford L. maintain his healthy smile for over three decades!

To book your dental appointment at Lakewood Dental Centre, call 204-977-8515 or use our handy online form.

If you regularly experience jaw pain, contact Lakewood Dental Centre today to learn if you could benefit from a tooth grinding or TMJ treatment. Our general dentists offer a variety of services at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office, including nightguards to treat jaw problems.

Check out this quiz to find out if you are showing some of the symptoms of TMJ disorder.

For help relieving your jaw pain, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 for a tooth grinding or TMJ treatment. You can also use our online form.

If you have a toothache, contact Lakewood Dental Centre to find out if you could benefit from a tooth extraction. With the help of our team, our general dentists Dr. Doug McDermid and Dr. Rose Dhillon, will do all we can to relieve your pain and improve your oral health at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office.

By visiting us to get a problem tooth removed, you can:

• Get relief from pain
• Prevent the problem from affecting your surrounding teeth or overall oral health
• Potentially save time and money in the long run by fixing the problem before it gets worse

Learn The Common Issues That Lead To Tooth Extractions

We will do everything we can to save a damaged tooth before considering an extraction. But in some cases, the best thing to do for your oral and overall health is to remove an infected or severely damaged tooth. Here are some of the most common issues that we address by removing a tooth or teeth:

• An infected tooth that cannot be fixed using a root canal
• A damaged tooth that cannot be repaired with a dental crown
• A tooth that is causing you pain but has become too weakened by repeated dental treatments to be restored
• Wisdom teeth that are coming in improperly, threatening the health of surrounding teeth
• Misaligned teeth that are preventing you from getting an orthodontic treatment you need
• A tooth that has suffered trauma due to an injury or accident
• To make room for dentures when only a few healthy teeth remain
• Gum disease that has started to infect your teeth as well

Our general dentists will thoroughly assess your situation and weigh all your options with you before we perform an extraction. So you can make an informed decision, we will answer any questions you have. We’ll also explain the tooth removal process before we begin so you’ll know what to expect.

Before we remove your painful tooth, we can provide an anesthetic. Then, we will use specialized instruments to remove the tooth. Once your procedure is complete, we will discuss how to care for your mouth following the extraction and provide care tips for during the healing process, such as:

• Avoiding chewing in that area of your mouth
• Eating softer foods during the healing process
• Attempting to prevent dry socket by not drinking from a straw or smoking
• Taking an over-the-counter pain medication
• Avoiding alcohol and hot drinks

After you are fully healed, our general dentists can also help you restore your tooth with a variety of tooth replacement options, including dental implants. Even if we remove a tooth near the back of your mouth that is not visible while you are smiling, it’s important to replace the tooth as soon as possible so you can:

• Avoid putting undue stress on your remaining teeth
• Improve your digestion and overall health
• Prevent your remaining teeth from shifting out of place
• Get your smile back

We will go over your restorative dentistry options with you so you can make better decisions for your smile.

Experience Comfort Options And Dental Sedation

At Lakewood Dental Centre, we will listen to any concerns you have and do all we can to put you at ease. We even offer a few different comfort options, including:

• TVs in every care room to entertain and distract you while we work
• Warm, soft blankets
• Refreshing water

We can also provide the following dental sedation options:

• Oral conscious sedation in pill form that you take at a predetermined time prior to your appointment
• Nitrous oxide dental sedation, more commonly referred to as “laughing gas”

We can also provide private care rooms and longer appointments by request. To fit your busy schedule, we offer morning and evening appointments. We also accept an array of payment options for your convenience.

If there’s anything we can do to improve your visit, just let one of our team members know. We look forward to helping you get out of dental pain and regain your oral function!

Don’t put up with dental pain – for a tooth extraction, call the team at Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 today! You can also stop by our Winnipeg, MB dentist office in person or use our online form to schedule or ask questions.

Get rid of your metal fillings and replace them with tooth-colored fillings at Lakewood Dental Centre! At our Winnipeg, MB dentist office, our general dentists offer an assortment of restorative dentistry treatments to repair your damaged smile.

Watch this patient testimonial from Merrilyn L. to hear about her experience of getting her metal fillings replaced with tooth-colored composite fillings.

Let us fix your cavities with tooth-colored fillings from Lakewood Dental Centre! Call 204-977-8515 or use our online form to schedule.

If you’d like to improve the health and appearance of your smile, contact Lakewood Dental Centre today!

With the help of our professional team, Dr. Doug McDermid and Dr. Rose Dhillon offer a variety of general dentistry services so we can get your mouth healthy before beginning cosmetic dentistry treatments at our Winnipeg, MB dentist office.

For your convenience, we offer before-school and after-work hours to fit your busy schedule. We also accept a variety of payment options.

Get A Healthy Set Of Chompers With General Dentistry

Because dental issues can only get worse and threaten the health and appearance of your teeth if left untreated, we will get your whole mouth healthy before we begin any cosmetic treatments.

When you arrive at our office for a dental cleaning and exam, our team will thoroughly examine all of your teeth and the rest of your mouth using our intraoral camera. This machine allows us to get a close look at your mouth and to show you exactly what we’re talking about when it comes to your oral health.

Because there are grooves in the surface of your teeth that are thinner than a single bristle of your toothbrush, it’s important to visit us twice a year for professional cleanings.

We’ll clean your mouth more thoroughly than brushing and flossing alone ever could and catch signs of dental issues while they are still small and easily manageable. We’ll also check for other disorders and diseases, like oral cancer.

If there are any signs of infection in your gums, we can perform a gentle gum disease treatment to give you a healthy smile from the gums up.

Once your mouth is clean and healthy, we can then provide various preventive services like fluoride varnishes and treatments so you can avoid dental issues in the future. We can even give you customized nutritional counseling advice so you can eat foods that are better for your oral and overall health.

Improve The Look Of Your Teeth With Cosmetic Dentistry

So you can enhance the look of your smile, we offer an array of cosmetic dentistry treatments to suit your particular smile goals.

You can even combine services for a comprehensive smile makeover! We’ll provide a mockup of what your improved smile will look like so you’ll know exactly what to expect! With our help, you can:

• Make better first impressions
• Show the world a more confident you
• Get a smile you can be proud of

So you can make an informed decision, we’ll review all of your cosmetic dentistry options with you and answer any questions you may have. Here are just some of your cosmetic options our general dentists offer:

• Cover up a several smile flaws, including chips, cracks, stains, and more with dental veneers
• Put the pearl back in your pearly whites with in-office or take-home teeth whitening treatments
• Get a straighter smile with a variety of orthodontics options, including Invisalign
• Get a more ideal balance of white teeth and pink gums with a gum reshaping or recontouring procedure
• Conceal smile flaws no matter how small with tooth bonding

No matter your specific smile goals, cosmetic dentistry can help you reach them!

Experience The Comfortable Dental Care You Deserve

If there is any chance of discomfort during a treatment, we will numb your mouth with an anesthetic so you can be more comfortable. We also offer dental sedation, including:

• Nitrous oxide, more commonly known as “laughing gas,” which takes effect quickly
• Oral conscious sedation in pill form, which you take prior to your visit

We also offer an array of amenities to help put you at ease, such as:

• Warm blankets
• Refreshing water
• TVs and headphones to entertain and distract you

By request, we can provide extended appointments so you won’t feel rushed. We also have private care rooms available.

If there’s anything we can do to improve your visit with us, just let a friendly team member know!

If you’re ready to improve your oral health and improve your smile, call Lakewood Dental Centre at 204-977-8515 to schedule your general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry consultation! You can also stop by our office in person or use our handy online form to schedule or ask questions.

Your child starts out with a set of baby teeth, but as they get older, those will fall out to be replaced by their permanent teeth. But what should you do when your child has a loose baby tooth? Watch this short video for some tips on whether you should leave it alone or help it come out.

Then call our Winnipeg, MB dental office today at 204-977-8515 to make your next family dentistry appointment. Even children who have their baby teeth need regular care because they can still get cavities and gum disease. Plus, our Winnipeg dentists know how to work with children and help them feel safe in the dentist’s office.

More and more, researchers are discovering just how much stress affects your health. When you’re stressed out, your immune system doesn’t work as well, you get less sleep, and more. But such stress can also affect your dental health through TMJ disorder.

Call our Winnipeg, MB dental office today at 204-977-8515 to make your appointment for TMJ treatment. Our Winnipeg dentists will customize a treatment plan just for you to help alleviate the stiffness and pain associated with TMJ disorder.

Ignoring TMJ Problems Is A Bad Idea

TMJ stands for “temporomandibular joints.” These are the joints that control your jaw. Whenever you chew, drink, laugh, talk, or even yawn, you depend on your TMJ. In fact, these jaw joints are some of the most used joints in your body.

That’s why TMJ disorder can be such a big problem. When your TMJ get sore and overworked, you can start to have a bunch of signs such as:

• Clicking or popping noises when you chew
• Headaches
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Tinnitus and earaches
• Upper back pain
• Jaw stiffness

Untreated TMJ disorder can start off as merely annoying. You can have some discomfort when you chew or otherwise use your jaw. But this problem often gets worse over time, not get better. That means you need to call our Winnipeg dentists at 204-977-8515 to schedule your first TMJ treatment visit. The pain and problems described above will likely get worse if you don’t get treatment.

Migraines And Bruxism Are Also Problems

If TMJ disorder goes untreated for too long, that pain can turn into chronic migraines. These powerful headaches can range from annoying to debilitating.

In addition, people with TMJ disorder tend to have problems with bruxism. This is the term for grinding your teeth unconsciously. When you do this, you’re wearing down your enamel. But it also puts extra pressure on your TMJ, making TMJ disorder even worse.

How Stress Makes TMJ Disorder Worse

Stress can lead to a bad cycle that ends up making your TMJ disorder worse. Here’s what can happen.

• Your TMJ start to get stressed and overworked. This starts to give you discomfort and then pain when you use your jaw.
• The pain makes you worried and starts to stress you out.
• You start grinding your teeth because of that stress.
• This makes your TMJ disorder worse. Plus, the stress makes you clench your jaw when it really should be resting.
• This makes the pain worse and spread to your neck, head, shoulders, and more.
• As the pain builds, the stress builds as well.

This cycle can continue until you have lockjaw, a condition where it’s very hard or even impossible to open or close your mouth.

TMJ Treatment In Winnipeg, MB

Our Winnipeg dentists can offer TMJ treatment to help break this stress cycle and get you back to the pain-free use of your jaw. Because every person’s TMJ situation is unique, our team does not have a cookie-cutter approach to TMJ treatment. Instead, your treatment plan will be customized to fit your needs in particular.

One common treatment is a TENS unit. This simple device sends low-energy electric pulses to your jaw muscles. This is like getting a massage and can help the muscles in your jaw joints relax. And when they relax, they can start to heal naturally.

TMJ can also be caused by crooked teeth. That’s because these misaligned teeth don’t let your jaw close normally, putting extra stress on your jaw joints. In these cases, orthodontics can help by making your bite close the way it should.

Call Lakewood Dental Centre today at 204-977-8515 or use our online form to schedule your next appointment for TMJ treatment. Don’t wait until a little TMJ pain blossoms into migraines and lockjaw. Contact our Winnipeg dentists today.

Enamel is like armor for your teeth, protecting them from harm. But your enamel can get damaged by cavities. You can also have problems inside your teeth, below the enamel where you cannot see what’s going on. That’s why digital X-rays are so important to a thorough dental exam. Our Winnipeg dentists rely on these to spot cavities, infections, and more.

Call our Winnipeg, MB dental office today at 204-977-8515 to schedule your next dental exam.

It’s the height of summer, and your family is likely enjoying the warm weather and foods that come with the season. However, you need to be careful. There are several dental dangers during the summer you need to know about.

Call our Winnipeg, MB dental office today at 204-977-8515 to schedule your next family dentistry appointment. Dental exams are important to make sure your family’s smiles are healthy and strong, and our Winnipeg dentists work great with children.