To keep your smile bright, shiny, and healthy, visit Lakewood Dental Centre every six months for dental cleanings and exams!
We will provide comprehensive, advanced care to prevent dental problems that threaten your teeth and gums and treat them effectively as they arise!
The Truth About Tooth Decay & Cavity Prevention!
Here’s what you should know about preventing and treating tooth decay and cavities:
*Beware Of Sugar*
Sugar in moderation is okay, but consuming too much too often will only spell trouble for your smile.
It’s sugar that the bad bacteria inside your mouth loves most, breaking it down into harmful plaque and acids that eat through your teeth. This destructive process is what causes cavities and gum disease, so your best strategy to prevent these problems is to give bacteria as little fuel as possible and limit your sugar consumption.
*An Untreated Cavity Can Lead To Bigger Problems*
A decayed tooth needs to be treated early so it doesn’t get worse.
Since a cavity is a hole in your tooth, it needs to be filled and sealed so bacteria can’t get inside your tooth and destroy or infect the vulnerable tissues that live there. Not only can that lead to intense pain, but it will require more complicated treatment and cost more to restore.
*A Large Cavity May Need More Than A Filling*
Speaking of untreated cavities, putting off restorative care gives decay plenty of time to destroy your tooth. If there isn’t enough healthy enamel left for a filling to adhere, you may need to rely on a dental crown to cap the tooth, which will preserve your oral health, but at a higher price than a standard filling.
*Fluoride Treatments Give Teeth Added Protection*
There have been long-standing myths about fluoride being bad for teeth.
But that’s all they are… myths!
The reality is that fluoride treatments from your Winnipeg dentist actually remineralize your tooth enamel so that it’s stronger in the face of harmful bacteria and acids. You can take advantage of this preventive service as part of your comprehensive dental care for added protection against tooth decay.
*Tooth Fillings Have Come A Long Way*
In the past, metal tooth fillings were the only option you had for treating a cavity.
While this was, and still is, an effective solution for preserving a decayed tooth and protecting your oral health, it’s not an ideal cosmetic option.
Depending on the location of your cavity, you may have ended up with a dark spot in your smile.
But now, we can provide a more seamless alternative with our tooth-colored fillings! Just as strong and lasting as a metal filling, this option will match the color of your surrounding teeth so you can still maintain a healthy, bright smile!
*Bacteria Is The Real Threat*
At the heart of nearly every dental problem is harmful bacteria. It’s the source of decay, cavities, and infections that threaten your oral and overall health.
Bacteria in your mouth thrives when it breaks down the sugary particles and residue left behind from your food and drinks. Even if you keep your mouth clean by faithfully brushing and flossing everyday, you can still be vulnerable to destructive bacteria if there are cracks or weak spots on your tooth enamel that create doorways to the inside of your teeth.
The point is, protecting your dental health takes vigilance. It requires a commitment to best oral hygiene practices and routine visits to your dentist for comprehensive, professional care!
Visit Your Winnipeg Dentist!
Bring your concerns about tooth decay, cavities, and other oral health problems to your Winnipeg dentist so we can arm you with the information and the tools to prevent these threats!
Call Lakewood Dental Centre today at 204-977-8515 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment for a dental cleaning and exam.
For years, Shirley’s trauma from bad experiences at the dentist office kept her from having a healthy, beautiful smile she felt proud of.
In fact, many people who’ve known Shirley for years had no idea she had dimples in her cheeks when she smiled!
Not until she restored her smile at Lakewood Dental Centre and began showing it off!
Hear Shirley’s story about finding our Winnipeg practice and letting us ease her dental fears so she could finally have the healthy, bright smile she deserves!
Call Lakewood Dental Centre today at 204-977-8515 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.
Nutritious foods come in an endless variety of structures and textures, so we depend on our incredibly strong teeth to function properly so we can get the most out of our diet.
In fact, some of the healthiest foods that are high in fiber and protein, both good for building strong teeth, are crunchy. Biting into them promotes saliva production, which is another oral health benefit, because saliva washes away food particles between brushing and flossing, as well as creates a protective barrier between your teeth and gums and harmful acids and bacteria.
It’s Tough To Chew Without Teeth!
So it’s no secret why even one lost tooth, let alone many, will impede your ability to eat foods that are tough to chew. Limiting yourself to only soft, bland foods because you’re missing teeth or you wear slippery dentures will obviously impede your ability to eat lots of nutrient-packed foods you need for a healthy mouth and a healthy body.
Not to mention the fact that a highly restricted diet can be quite joyless!
But your friends at Lakewood Dental Centre have great news!
Dental implants can give you back the ability to eat all the foods you love, as well as the chance to maintain better total health thanks to a wider variety of vitamins and minerals you’re able to consume.
Get Back To Enjoyable Eating With Dental Implants!
Dental implants are more than just a way to replace missing teeth.
They actually replace a missing root!
Rather than sitting on top of your gums like traditional dentures, or filling an empty space in your mouth with a dental bridge, implants are placed directly into your jaw where the root used to be.
Then a replacement tooth, normally a dental crown, is attached to the implant with what’s called an abutment.
A titanium dental implant will naturally fuse with your jawbone over time, giving it stimulation that leads to healthy regrowth.
This is what makes all the difference with the tooth replacement solution you choose. Only dental implants offer a more complete replacement after you’ve lost a tooth and can mimic the function of a real tooth more closely than any other option.
With nearly the same bite power you once had, you can get back to eating all the foods you enjoy, allowing you to maintain a more balanced, nutrient-rich diet.
That means better health and a better quality of life!
Schedule A Dental Implant Consultation!
Tooth loss takes enough from you, from your oral function and health to your confidence.
Don’t let it take away your ability to eat a variety of healthy, delicious foods or the enjoyable sensory experience of it all!
Visit your Winnipeg dentist for a dental implant consultation!
Call Lakewood Dental Centre today at 204-977-8515 or fill out our online form to request an appointment.
While it might make sense in the moment to cancel dentist appointments out of fear, you know that it’s not a good long-term solution for finding relief from your dental anxiety.
The consequences to your oral and overall health, and your confidence, for that matter, are too great to let fear control you.
Check out today’s before-and-after photo from one of our Winnipeg patients to see what’s possible when you finally feel comfortable and confident about dental care!
Unhealthy gums and damaged teeth affect your health and your smile, so our team at Lakewood Dental Centre wants you to know you have friends here, compassionate professionals who will help you overcome your dental anxiety one step at a time!
To learn more about how we can make you more comfortable during dental appointments, call us today at 204-977-8515 or fill out our online form to schedule a visit.
When accidents happen that affect your teeth and gums, knowing what to do can help you stay calm and keep your mouth healthy.
Take today’s quiz to see if you know how to respond in those first few moments of a dental emergency! Then remember that our team will do everything we can to assist you so you can get fast treatment and relief from pain.
Trust your dental emergencies to Lakewood Dental Centre in Winnipeg, MB! Call 204-977-8515 for a same-day appointment or fill out our online form for non-emergency appointments.
As much as we welcome the warmer weather of summer this time of year, there are unique risks this season can pose for your dental health.
It’s because you can become dehydrated, which slows your saliva production and causes dry mouth.
Don’t let that happen!
Trust your Winnipeg dentist to help you fight dry mouth so your teeth, gums, and smile don’t pay a price for the summer heat!
Dry Mouth Is Problematic For Your Smile!
Our team at Lakewood Dental Centre wants to help your mouth stay healthy all year long, which is why we need to talk about the importance of saliva to your teeth and gums. Here are some of the reasons dehydration and dry mouth can create a big problem for your smile:
*It Weakens Tooth Enamel*
As strong as your tooth enamel is, it weakens in the face of harmful acids inside your mouth.
When bacteria feeds on the debris left behind after you eat and drink, it creates acids that wear and weaken your tooth enamel, leaving all your teeth vulnerable to decay and cavities.
It’s the saliva in your mouth that helps you fight the effects of that process, not just because it washes away food particles that bacteria need for fuel, but because saliva coats your teeth and gives them added protection.
*It Can Hurt Your Gums, Too*
Just as it can hurt your teeth, bacteria can cause problems with your gums, too.
No matter where bad bacteria inside your mouth finds and eats food particles, the acids that are generated as a result will damage everything in their path, including gum tissue.
As your gums recede, your teeth lose crucial support, which is why gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss.
That’s another reason the job of your saliva is so important to your smile overall! You need that extra help in washing away food particles and debris so bacteria won’t have that fuel source.
*It Can Allow Stains To Set In*
Your emotional health is important, too, and if you’re stressed or embarrassed about the way your smile looks, it can have a big impact on your well-being overall.
Dry mouth can make things worse for your smile’s appearance because you don’t have enough saliva to wash away the dark pigments in your food and drinks or to coat your teeth so those colors have a harder time sticking to your enamel.
To keep your teeth from turning dark and dingy, you need plenty of saliva in your mouth to prevent deep stains from setting in.
Schedule An Appointment Today!
You may still have the heat of the sun to contend with, but you don’t have to let your teeth and gums pay the price! Our Winnipeg dentists can offer solutions for dry mouth so your smile stays bright and healthy all summer long.
Call Lakewood Dental Centre today at 204-977-8515 or fill out our online form to request an appointment.
You don’t have to settle for conventional braces to straighten crooked teeth.
Invisalign at Lakewood Dental Center is a popular, effective alternative because it’s a fast, comfortable, less conspicuous solution!
Take a minute to answer the questions on today’s quiz to see if you might be a good candidate for this clear aligner therapy. It might just be the way to achieve the straight, beautiful smile you’ve always wanted!
Find out if Invisalign is right for you! Call Lakewood Dental Centre in Winnipeg, MB today at 204-977-8515 or fill out our online form to request a consultation.
Lacey is a loyal patient at Lakewood Dental Centre, not just for the exceptional care she and her family receive, but also because she knows she can count on results when it comes to enhancing her smile.
Check out today’s video to hear what her recent teeth whitening process was like and why she wants to smile all the time now!
Trust our skilled, friendly team to give you a brighter smile this summer!
Call Lakewood Dental Centre in Winnipeg, MB today at 204-977-8515 or fill out our online form to request an appointment.
Do you dread socializing because you’re insecure about your teeth?
Are you tired of trying to hide the stains and other cosmetic flaws in your smile?
Then our team at Lakewood Dental Centre wants to help you broaden your social horizons this summer with cosmetic dentistry!
Is It Time For A Smile Upgrade?
Over the years, you might notice changes with your teeth that eat away at your confidence about your smile and overall appearance.
That’s because we are all susceptible to the passing of time and the visible wear and tear on our teeth like dark stains, teeth that have shifted out of position, and dental damage like cracks and chips.
And just like anything else in our lives that eventually loses its newness, your smile might be needing a bit of an upgrade to restore its once bright, youthful appearance.
With all the reasons we gather with friends and family this time of year, summer is the perfect season to spend on cosmetic dentistry!
*Cosmetic Dental Solutions*
Here are a few of the cosmetic dental solutions you’ll find in our Winnipeg practice to take your smile to the next level:
- Tooth Bonding – If the years haven’t been kind to your teeth by way of rough spots, cracks, or chips on your enamel, or if you have minor issues with the shape or position and spacing of your teeth, tooth bonding may be a good way to cover and smooth over those imperfections. It’s quick, affordable, and effective!
- Dental Veneers – For similar, but more visible, teeth flaws, a longer-lasting solution would be dental veneers. These are thin, durable shells that are custom-made to fit over imperfect teeth, keep your smile bright because of their resistance to stains, and transform your confidence!
- Teeth Whitening – It sounds simple, but just lightening the shade of your teeth with our professional teeth whitening system may be all you need to make your smile look fresh and radiant. This is probably the easiest, fastest way to upgrade your smile and your self-esteem!
- Orthodontics – If you want straight teeth but don’t want to wear braces, you’ll love Invisalign! In roughly a year, this clear aligner system corrects the position of your teeth and is barely noticeable, conveniently removable, and comfortable. It’s ideal for adults who want a faster solution for crooked teeth!
Start With A Consultation!
Whether you find a quick way to upgrade your smile, or choose orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth over the next year, either path could finally lead to a more attractive, confident YOU!
All you have to do is decide if the way you see yourself when you imagine your bright, flawless, straight teeth and a newfound confidence in any situation are what you want for your future moving forward.
What would next summer be like for you if you loved the way you looked and felt?
You can find out by scheduling a cosmetic consultation in Winnipeg, MB!
Call Lakewood Dental Centre today at 204-977-8515 or fill out our online form to request an appointment.