CEREC Milling Chamber at NOVO Dental Centre

Repair Your Smile

CEREC (Ceramic Reconstruction)

CEREC, also known as Ceramic Reconstruction, is a fast and comfortable treatment because the dental prosthesis is created digitally and manufactured at our practice. In a single visit a new prosthesis is ready regardless of whether you need a crown, bridge or veneer. This new process means:

  • No uncomfortable impression material or tray
  • No temporary prosthesis
  • No dark crown margins
  • No follow-up appointment

The result will remain perfect for years to come, just like ceramic restorations from the laboratory. Learn more by visiting our CEREC Commonly Asked Questions page.

 
CEREC Milling Machine on bench at NOVO Dental Centre
 

Root Canals

Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp (soft tissue inside your teeth containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue) becomes inflamed or diseased. During root canal treatment, your dentist removes the diseased pulp. The pulp chamber and root canal of the tooth are then cleaned and sealed. If the infected pulp is not removed, it can lead to pain and swelling, and your tooth may have to be removed.

A successful root canal treatment lets you keep the tooth rather than having to pull it out. Keeping your tooth helps to prevent your other teeth from drifting out of line and causing jaw problems. A root canal can extend the lifetime of your teeth, saving them from extraction.

Tooth Extraction

A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth as non-restorable. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth due to a fractured root or to make space for orthodontic treatment.

Fillings

When you come in for an exam, your dentist will check your fillings and may suggest that you replace any loose or broken ones. We also look for signs of decay, such as brown or black spots, and may want to use X-rays to take a closer look at problematic areas.

If a large cavity is not filled, it can get bigger and cause pain. The tooth may even have to be removed and replaced with a false (or artificial) tooth.

Crowns

If your tooth is damaged but still repairable, a crown (also called a cap) can be used to cover the damaged part of your tooth. A crown protects your tooth from further damage. You may need a crown if:

  • you have a root canal
  • you have a large filling in a tooth
  • you have a broken tooth
  • your tooth is badly stained, not the right shape or out of line

Crowns can be made from different kinds of metals, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal. As a result, they are strong and last for many years, if you take proper care of them. It is important to brush and floss crowns, just as you would your natural teeth.

Bonding

Bonding, also known as bonded restoration, is a painless way to make minor repairs to teeth. In most cases, several teeth can be bonded in one dental visit.

Bonding uses tooth-coloured material, called composite resin. Composite resin is put on the tooth, then shaped and hardened with light. The composite resin can be:

  • Matched to your teeth
  • Shaped to look like the missing part of a chipped tooth
  • Used to build up teeth and fill between them
  • Used on a broken tooth to restore it to size
  • Painted over a stained tooth to make it match the colour of your other teeth