Veneers

Dental veneers offer an effective solution to improve the visual appearance of your teeth, enabling you to achieve a more desirable or ideal smile. If you suffer from heavily stained teeth, gaps in between your teeth, or severely damaged teeth, then your Kemptville dentist can offer veneers as a restorative treatment that can assist you in achieving a more aesthetically pleasing smile.

What are Veneers?

Porcelain or composite resin based dental veneers are often a more preferred option for hiding unwanted defects, because they are tooth coloured and match the visual appearance of your natural teeth. Dental veneers are essentially thin shells that are often made up of a variety of materials, that are custom made to appropriately and accurately fit the contours of your teeth and mouth. Veneers are also bonded to your existing tooth enamel to keep them secured and in place.

What’s Involved in the Procedure?

Once your Kemptville dentist has determined that dental veneers are an appropriate option, the next steps will involve planning, preparation, and a final bonding process. During the planning stage, patients are encouraged to participate in the design of their veneers to achieve a more custom and desirable fit. Once your teeth have been adequately and appropriately prepared, the bonding and sculpting process will be performed by your dentist in Kemptville. A custom mould will then be created and temporary veneers will be provided. When the permanent veneers are completed, they are then bonded to your existing teeth either through cementation or by using a specialized light.

Are Veneers Right for Me?

Here at Kemptville Smiles Dentistry your dentist in Kemptville, Dr. Besher Alfarra can offer you dental veneers if you have been suffering from insecurity due to the visual appearance of your teeth. Veneers enable you to achieve an ideal smile that is designed to be indistinguishable from your existing and natural teeth, being individually crafted according to the appearance, size, and color of your teeth.

Contact us today at (613) 258-7373 to book an appointment at our dental office in Kemptville. Dentist Dr. Besher Alfarra is here to alleviate any concerns.

How to handle certain dental emergencies:

Avulsed tooth (knocked-out tooth):

When a tooth gets knocked out from trauma, the oral tissues become damaged and it can be difficult for them to heal on their own. In most cases, a tooth can be placed back into position if you get to the dentist promptly.

If your tooth gets knocked out follow these steps:

• 1. Call our office at (613) 258-7373.
• 2. Pick up the tooth and rinse it under warm water. DO NOT touch the root.
• 3. Place the tooth back into its socket if possible – if not tuck it into your cheek.
• 4. If the tooth cannot be placed back in the mouth, place it in a cup of milk, saliva, or water as a last resort. It is important that the tooth does not dry out.
• 5. See your dentist as soon as possible.

We will try our best to replace the tooth in its natural socket, but if damage is too severe then root canal therapy might be necessary.

Lost filling or crown:

When a crown or filling comes loose it’s often while eating. Once out of the mouth, the affected tooth can be very sensitive to temperature changes and pressure. Generally crowns become loose because of decay beneath the tooth. The decay causes shape changes in the teeth which can cause problems with the fit of the crown.

Make a dental appointment as soon as possible if you lose a dental crown or filling. Crowns can be reinserted so it is important to keep them in a cool, safe place. If the crown is out of the mouth for a long period of time, the teeth may shift and cause further damage.

Cracked or broken teeth:

Teeth are strong, but still prone to fractures. Sometimes cracks that don’t extend down into the root might cause minor discomfort when eating something hot. However, if it is a deeper injury and your tooth has been cracked or broken then you should see us as soon as possible because extraction might become necessary.

If a segment of your tooth has been broken off, here are some steps that can be taken at home:

• 1. Call our office at (613) 258-7373.
• 2. Rinse the tooth and mouth with lukewarm water.
• 3. Apply gauze to the area for ten minutes if there is bleeding.
• 4. Place a cool, damp cloth on the cheek to help with swelling and relieve any pain.
• 5. Take a topical pain reliever.

The nature of a tooth’s break or fracture will determine what we are able to do at our dental office. If the crack extends into the root, then this may be a situation where a root canal is needed. Though root canal treatment should only proceed when all other options have been exhausted.

Dislodged/loose teeth:

Your dentist will reposition the tooth and stabilize it. If the tooth fails to heal you may require a root canal. The process of a root canal helps to save the tooth by removing any bacteria in its interior so it can no longer cause pain but also prepares the mouth before installing crowns and bridges. If this procedure is done early enough there’s less risk of complications occurring in the future.

It is important to call our office immediately if you have a loose or dislodged tooth. Prior to getting to the office, use a cold compress and over-the-counter medications to relieve pain.

If you are experiencing a dental emergency please contact our office at (613) 258-7373.