Our General Dentistry Practice provides the following services.

Digital Radiographs
Downtown Dental Centre uses digital radiography (x-rays), resulting in 90% less radiation than traditional x-rays. Digital x-rays allow us to magnify, rotate, and adjust images for contrast, making it easier to diagnose issues and create treatment plans that you can see on the screen in front of you.

Dental Implants
Dental Implants are a remarkable advancement in dental science. Implants are permanent restorations used to replace missing teeth. They can replace a single missing tooth, multiple teeth, or even to stabilize a full denture. They are an attractive alternative to more traditional treatments providing greater stability and security and giving you the natural feeling of your own teeth. If you would like to read more information on dental implants see www.nobelsmile.ca.

TMJ Treatment
TMJ stands for the temporo-mandibular joint more commonly known as the jaw joint.  When people say they have TMJ, they really mean they have a TMJ problem.  Click here to learn more about TMJ treatment.

Orthodontics
Orthodontics or "braces" have become ever more popular as both teenagers and adults realize how important a winning smile is. Although this is largely viewed as straightening teeth, there is actually a good deal more than just placing the teeth in the optimal position.  Orthodontics is often the second phase of TMJ Treatment.  Once you have recaptured the disc in phase l, the teeth do not fit together or you will find your teeth do not bite together without the splint in your mouth.  Orthodontics is done to move the teeth to support your jaw joint in its new and healthy position. Wide arches, straight teeth and healthy jaw joints make a winning smile!

Functional Jaw Orthodontics
Through functional jaw orthopedic dentistry, we focus on developing a stable bite, healthy jaw joints, an aesthetic profile, and a full, wide, beautiful smile in our young clients.  To learn more refer to the section on Functional Jaw Orthopedics or see www.smilepage.com to view over 20 before and after photos of actual cases in which functional appliances have positively impacted appearance and overall health!

Periodontal Therapy
Proper hygiene care and regular checkups is key to maintaining healthy gums and teeth.  Periodontal disease is a common oral infection.  Gum disease is a painless and slow progressing disease that destroys the bony support of the teeth, and because it doesn't usually hurt, most patients aren't aware they have this problem. Early diagnosis and treatment is very important!  Our hygiene department will schedule regular recall appointments to prevent periodontal disease from developing.    For more information see The Canadian Academy of Periodontology at www.cap-acp.ca      

Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry
The first thing most people notice is your smile.  We offer a variety of advanced techniques to create the smile of your dreams.  Call us today to learn how we can give you the smile you deserve.

• Teeth Whitening

• Porcelain Veneers

• Crowns

• Bridges

• White Fillings

• Bonding

Restorative Dentistry
There is nothing more beautiful than a natural healthy smile. We can restore your smile to an attractive, functional state with crowns, tooth colored fillings, porcelain bridges, and other precision fit restorations. We are dedicated to making durable, natural, long lasting restorations.

Endodontics
Occasionally, a tooth's nerve chamber will become infected, requiring a root canal to save the tooth. This treatment cleans the infected chamber and repairs the damage, saving your natural tooth. Our office utilizes a procedure that is both comfortable and completed in less time than previous methods.

Whitening System
Our customized take-home whitening kits are easy to use and great results are achieved in 2-6 weeks. Call our office to learn more about our teeth whitening options.

Snoring Appliances
Snoring can affect your ability to concentrate and focus during the day and can result in a decreased libido. Worst of all, studies show that there is a correlation between snoring and an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and brain damage. Some snorers require a sleep study and treatment with a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine while they sleep but often a less invasive oral appliance can be made for you, which may result in a better night’s sleep for everyone. The appliance moves the jaw forward, thereby pulling the tongue forward and allowing greater space for the passage of air.

At an initial consultation, Dr. Dodds will meet with you to discuss the severity of your problem and suggest possible treatments. If he thinks an oral appliance will help alleviate your snoring, an appointment is made to have impressions of your teeth taken (or it can sometimes be done the same day as your consultation if you decide to go ahead with treatment). A lab will create the appliance and we deliver it to you with any instructions you may need. A 3-week follow-up appointment is made so we can make any adjustments or suggestions for further success. The approximate cost of total treatment, start to finish, is $1000. For more information go to www.somnomed.com.