At Smile Up Clinic, we offers a range of services. Your entire family can improve their level of oral health or the look of their smiles at our practice. We look forward to meeting you and giving you a pleasant, unique dental experience!
With preventative dental care, your chances of having healthy teeth and gum for life increase. Stopping serious dental issues is relatively easy and cost-effective. Though this is a tremendous step towards better oral health, what you do at home can have a huge impact.
Periodic dental examinations involve a thorough look at each of your teeth and all surrounding structures. Early detection means that any problems discovered will require less invasive treatment and preserve your natural teeth as much as possible. We’ll also screen you for oral cancer and detail all of our findings to you.
Do you wake up with a sore jaw and sensitive teeth? If so, you make be suffering from bruxism, a condition where a person unconsciously clenches their jaw and grinds their teeth at night. In order to treat this, we can supply you with a custom-made night guard. It is a small, comfortable mouthpiece you wear each night that provides a protective barrier between your teeth and prevents them from becoming damaged from grinding.
If you or your child participates in sports, you probably never take the field with your protective gear. One thing many people forget to shield is their smile, and that’s why dental injuries are very common. Fortunately, we can make you a completely custom sports guard. Our sports guards are more comfortable and effective than generic store-bought mouth guards, and they help patients stay fully focused on the activity ahead.
Dental radiographs (x-rays): are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.
Dental x-rays may reveal:
• Abscesses or cysts
• Bone loss
• Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors
• Decay between the teeth
• Developmental abnormalities
• Poor tooth and root positions
• Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line
• Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth
Sometimes brushing your teeth twice a day may just not be enough. There is something called as Scaling & Polishing that is done to remove all the traces of plaque and tartar off your teeth. Scaling is required to remove the hard tartar on your teeth which isn’t possible by simply brushing it off. Your saliva contains calcium along with other substances which help strengthen your teeth. But the calcium tends to build up over time which is usually teeth coloured and can be mistaken as part of your teeth. It can also vary from brown to black in colour. Scaling & Polishing is done so that you can get smooth, clean and bacteria-free set of teeth. Leaving it bright and shiny giving you the confidence to smile openly!
Fluoride is a type of mineral that has been used to fight tooth decay for generations. When plaque breaks down a tooth, it is actually taking away the minerals that make up the tooth’s structure.
After enough time, this can develop into a cavity that needs to be filled. Fluoride helps prevent this because whenever it is consumed, it helps replace these vital minerals. This is why it is often included in toothpastes and public water sources. As part of your regular checkup, you may receive fluoride treatment to give your teeth extra protection from decay.
WHAT IS FLUORIDE VARNISH?
Fluoride varnish is a clear coating of topical fluoride applied to teeth to strengthen enamel and reduce risk for tooth decay and dental sensitivity. These topical varnishes are typically applied during dental checkups, but some patients with severe tooth sensitivity or chronic decay, at-home fluoride varnishes may also be recommended.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER TOPICAL FLUORIDE?
Many patients think topical fluoride is just for kids with cavities or those who live in areas where there isn’t fluoridated drinking water. However, topical fluoride treatments can benefit a wide range of patients, including:
• Kids who are still developing healthy teeth and healthy oral hygiene routines
• Adults who have dental sensitivity
• Adults who experience chronic tooth decay
• Adults who have excessive dental wear or thin tooth enamel
How long does fluoride varnish last?
The fluoride varnish sticks to the teeth until it is brushed away the next day; however, the benefits of the fluoride will last for several months.
What should I do after fluoride varnish is applied to my teeth?
Do not brush or floss your teeth for at least 6 hours. Also, you should avoid hard or chewy foods for that time frame as well.
General dentistry at Smile Up ensures your optimal oral health in the future. There’s a close link between your mouth and overall health, so we want to keep your smile in the best possible condition. You can repair and protect your damaged teeth or even replace unattractive metallic fillings with natural looking ones. In the past you may have got a cavity filled with a mixture or amalgam of different metals. We strive to ensure that you can keep all your teeth and exhaust every option before recommending extraction. If it’s necessary, we’ll make sure the procedure is quick and pain-free. If a tooth becomes infected, the latest root canal therapy will painlessly remove infection-causing bacteria. A professional clean doesn’t just give you that fresh feeling in your mouth; it protects your gum health by removing plaque and calculus.
If needed, a range of restorative services is available.
Dentists have constantly been working to give you a better treatment as teeth are very important assets.
Nowadays, a more natural looking filling, composite resins and porcelains are used to make your teeth look natural.
It is widely used by dentists all over the world. You can’t really tell the difference between tooth colored fillings and natural teeth without cavities.
Temporary restorations are available if needed.
This procedure can save teeth from being extracted and restores the affected tooth with a crown.
By reducing your risk of gum disease, you can safeguard your oral health in the future.
You deserve to have a smile you’re proud to show off. If your self-confidence needs a boost, our range of cosmetic dentistry services can help you with the most advanced treatments available..
Smile UP loves helping people achieve the smile of their dreams, enhancing your facial features and bringing out your natural beauty.
A smile makeover is as important as any makeover you decide to make for yourself like a makeover for your hair or even your wardrobe.
Smile designing improves the appearance of your smile through a few cosmetic dentistry procedures such as dental veneers, teeth whitening, tooth implants, etc.
Having a perfect smile can build your self-confidence too. The results may surpass your expectations.
Inlays and onlays repair larger cavities, blending in with your natural teeth.
The highest quality materials and latest techniques are used for long-lasting results.
Teeth that are badly stained, chipped, gapped or crooked can be easily corrected with porcelain or composite resin veneers.
Both will look stunning, and veneers can be used as a part of a complete smile makeover.
•If your teeth have been broken down or damaged, bridges and crowns can restore your smile.
We use porcelain that matches your existing teeth. Treatment is completed relatively quickly over the course of just two or three visits.
Affordable, effective teeth whitening can be completed in an hour in our office or the comfort of your home.
In-house whitening allows you to get quick results, while a home whitening kit lets you bleach more slowly and can be good for sensitive teeth.
No matter which you choose, our customized treatment considers the proper strength of whitening gel to reach your desired shade.
We’ll advise you on aftercare to maintain your brighter smile.
•Sick of unattractive wired/bracket braces?
Invisible braces may come to your rescue as an alternative to it.
Straight teeth and a revitalized smile may no longer need an unattractive procedure. Enhancing self-esteem and physical confidence, invisible braces offer an aesthetic and barely visible alternative to conventional wire/bracket braces.
The clear aligners are manufactured using advanced computer technology that predicts tooth movement, making it possible for the removable orthodontic appliance to gradually straighten teeth.
Invisible braces are designed for adults and older teenagers but are not recommended when baby teeth remain.
Children and younger teenagers faced with orthodontic problems will require traditional metal braces with brackets/wires on the front of the teeth. However, we will determine if you can use invisible braces or not.
The clear aligner treatment was designed primarily for adults due to the need for absolute and rigid cooperation. The trays are worn 22 hours per day and should not be forgotten or lost.
•If you’re missing teeth or need to have a tooth removed, the Smile Up team will discuss all suitable replacement options with you.
Dental implants are seen as the gold standard, restoring your appearance, the function of your teeth and are an effective long-term solution.
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small, titanium post inserted into your jawbone. Once the area heals, a replacement tooth can be put into position.
It can restore a single tooth, multiple teeth or support a bridge or denture.
Who Is a Candidate for Dental Implants?
As long as your jaw has stopped growing, you’re old enough for a dental implant.
This treatment is particularly suited to the senior population.
You must be in a reasonable state of general and dental health, which we’ll discuss with you at your initial consultation.
What Is Involved in the Process?
Your treatment is carefully planned to ensure your comfort, with surgery carried out next door to our practice.
You can receive a temporary tooth if required until the area has fully healed and your permanent solution is placed.
Your new teeth will look and function just like natural teeth.
A denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue.
They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.
There are two types of dentures - complete and partial dentures.
Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.
A Partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting.
Dental emergencies can happen at any time. At Smile Up, we want you to get the immediate attention you need.
Whether you’ve had a trauma to the mouth, can’t stand the pain of a toothache or simply need an experienced team’s opinion straightaway, we can help.
If you find yourself in any of the following situations, make sure to contact us first:
• A knocked out tooth
• Chipped, cracked, or broken tooth
• Broken or lost dental work (fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures)
• Severe toothache
• Large object caught between teeth
• Injury to the gums
• Swelling in the face and jaw
When you call us with an emergency, we will make every effort to see you as soon as possible. If you find yourself in the middle of any kind of dental emergency, be sure that we’re your first call. In fact, just to save you some precious seconds, you should go ahead and put our number in your phone right now.