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Some men think women don’t mask their feelings well. That statement as a whole can be debated, but when it comes to dental anxieties, they’re right.

Data from the Adult Dental Health Survey in Britain recently offered some interesting findings. After viewing pictures of dental procedures in action, women who admitted to having dental phobias were an incredible six times more likely to be disgusted by the images, compared with women who had no qualms regarding dentistry. The study also found that women voiced their disgust and fear of dental work considerably more than men who had the same anxieties. In addition, almost half of the adults surveyed were moderate to severely afraid of the dentist.

The solution to these common dental fears isn’t to avoid the dentist’s office at all costs. Maintaining a clean and healthy smile is vital to multiple aspects of your health, and professional care is the only way to ensure your teeth and gums are thriving. Trillium Dental, a trusted provider of family dentistry in Ottawa, encourages patients to take a hint from the women in the survey and voice their concerns to their dentist.

The thought of receiving extensive dental work can be scary. We understand. Our team of dentists and hygienists aim to make every patient feel comfortable and relaxed so they can receive important treatments in a stress-free environment. We excel in caring for patients with dental anxieties and incorporate modern technologies and techniques that reduce discomfort during treatment.

For those with severe phobias, we offer sedation dentistry. Depending on the type of procedure and your anxiety levels, we can administer three types of safe and proven sedatives. This includes IV sedation, oral sedation, and nitrous oxide, known as “laughing gas.” All three of these options allow us to care for your teeth and gums while you remain totally at ease.

Can you relate with the anxious men and women in the survey? If so, we encourage you to visit one of our office locations in Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Orleans or Stittsville. Dentists and hygienists will work with you to ensure a relaxing and stress-free treatment and the outcome of a healthy smile. Give Trillium Dental a call to learn more.

If you’ve ever scratched your gums with an ice cube or crunchy chip, you know gums are sensitive. That’s why we at Trillium Dental, a trusted provider of dentistry in the Kanata area, take a gentler approach to gum disease treatment.

LANAP stands for Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, and it’s revolutionizing the way gum disease is treated. Developed by Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc., LANAP is a comfortable laser alternative to traditional and painful scalpel and suture surgeries.

Here’s a brief overview of a minimally invasive and comfortable LANAP procedure session:

• A Trillium dentist will conduct an assessment to determine the scope of the infection. LANAP is virtually painless and does not require sedation, but we do offer nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation options for patients with dental anxieties.
• A remarkably tiny fiber, only about the size of three hairs, is gently placed between the teeth and gums to eliminate the infected tissue in the pocket and kills the germs responsible for gum disease. The fiber leaves healthy tissue unharmed. This action improves accessibility to deeper areas of the pocket.
• The fiber is replaced with a small ultrasonic root cleaner. The ultrasonic root cleaner is used in the pocket to vibrate off tough calcium deposits off the surface of the tooth. An anti-bacterial rinse is then used to wash them away.
• Once the tooth is clean, the fiber is used again to disinfect the floor of the pocket and remove any remaining diseased tissue. The root and bone are also sterilized.
• The fiber causes the blood surrounding the pocket to become sticky and form clots, which seals the once receded gum back to the tooth and prevents dangerous bacteria from re-entering the gum line.

The Canadian Dental Association states seven out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many Canadians don’t seek professional treatment because they’re fearful of traditional cut and sew procedures. If left untreated, gum disease can prompt tooth loss and jaw bone deterioration. General health conditions like stroke, dementia and heart disease have been linked to diseased gums, as well.

If your gums are especially sensitive, inflamed, bleeding or beginning to recede from the tooth, we urge you to give us a call. In only two, 2 hour sessions and two follow-up visits, your gums can be healed- comfortably. Visit us to learn if LANAP is the best treatment for you.

If you’re one of the millions of Canadians who avoid dental visits each year because of anxiety, you could be putting yourself at greater risk for cavities, gum disease, or tooth decay. That’s why Trillium Dental offers sedation dentistry as one of our services.

Now, anxiety doesn’t have to stand between you and your oral health. Whether you experience mild, moderate, or extreme anxiety, with Trillium Dental you can finally have the smile you deserve.

Which Type of Sedation Is Most Right For Me?

The option that’s most right for you will depend on your level of anxiety. Patients with mild anxiety may only need nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, while patients with moderate to extreme anxiety may want to consider oral or IV sedation.

All three can safely and significantly reduce feelings of anxiety. In fact, with oral and IV sedation, you may become so relaxed you actually fall asleep in the dental chair. Their effects last much longer than nitrous oxide, though, so patients who choose oral or IV sedation will need a friend or family member at their appointment to drive them home afterward.

A More Comfortable, Relaxing Dental Visit

Maintaining your oral health doesn’t have to be a cause for anxiety. If you want to know how you can have a more comfortable, relaxing dental visit—or to just schedule your next regular appointment- 0r if you have any question about invisalign and dental implants—contact us today. We have offices in Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Orleans and Stittsville.

Dental anxiety is a very real problem, and one that keeps millions of patients from seeking regular care each year. That’s why Trillium Dental offers sedation dentistry.

With sedation dentistry, patients who have put off checkups and cleanings in the past because of anxiety can finally experience relaxing treatment that will help them achieve their optimal oral health.

Trillium Dental Has Three Options to Choose From

The first option is nitrous oxide, better known as “laughing gas.” Nitrous oxide is administered through a breathing mask and wears off quickly, allowing you to drive yourself home afterwards. It’s completely safe for adults and children alike, and is a great choice for patients who want to remain conscious during their appointment.

Oral sedation, our second option, is administered in the form of a small pill you’ll take before your appointment. Like nitrous oxide, it’s powerful enough to induce feelings of relaxation yet light enough for you to remain conscious during your appointment. Unlike nitrous oxide, though, oral sedation takes longer to wear off, so you’ll need a friend or family member to drive you home afterwards.

Intravenous (IV) sedation is our third, and most powerful, option for patients. In fact, “sleep dentistry” might be a good name for it, considering how relaxed it makes patients feel. As the name suggests, IV sedation is administered through an IV and is a great choice for patients with more extreme forms of dental anxiety. Because IV sedation is so powerful, though, you’ll need someone with you to drive you home once your appointment is finished.

You brush. You floss. You use over-the-counter products and follow the directions exactly. Why, then, are your teeth still dull and discolored? For most adults, at home care simply isn’t enough to whiten teeth. Trillium Dental offers both in-office and take-home teeth whitening for bright, beautiful smiles!

ZOOM! WHITENING

Patients at any of the Trillium Dental locations can have their teeth whitened up to nine shades with Zoom!® in-office whitening treatments. The Zoom! process takes about an hour, during which a special gel is applied to your teeth in three 15-minute sessions. During these sessions, the special Zoom! light is focused onto your teeth, breaking up stains and discoloration. The entire process takes approximately an hour, after which you go home with a beautiful white smile.

TAKE-HOME WHITENING

Prefer your sofa and a good book to the dental chair, but still want whiter teeth? Patients at Trillium Dental can also opt for take-home whitening kits. These are also very effective for whitening your teeth and produce dramatic results within a few weeks.

Very few people are born with perfect teeth, and in this respect, fewer are blessed with a perfect smile. This means that the majority of people have to contend with their genetic makeup when dealing with their teeth. What they contend with is crooked teeth, uneven sized teeth, open bites and so on.

Nonetheless, due to technological breakthroughs in materials and medical procedures that are associated with cosmetic dentistry, there are fewer dental problems that suffer from not having any sort of treatment available. In today’s world of dentistry, dental professionals have the ability to fix most common and some uncommon defects that pertain to a person’s teeth or gums. Below you will find a partial list of the more common issues that are treatable today,

• Chipped teeth
• Discoloured teeth
• Gaps
• Miss-shaped teeth
• Large gums
• Crooked teeth
• Missing teeth

It’s common for adults to think of tooth alignment as a teen issue. You might think wearing braces as a 30-, 40- or even 50-year-old is undesirable, but traditional braces aren’t your only option for alignment. Straighter teeth will improve your self-esteem and your dental health, and it’s probably not too late to flash a picture perfect smile.

Kanata dentistry professionals Drs. David Bartos and Mark Northcott can straighten healthy teeth at almost any age with Invisalign. Invisalign can correct a variety of aesthetic and bite issues, and you can schedule an appointment with our Ottawa family dentistry office to see if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign treatment.

Invisalign v. Traditional Braces

Invisalign and traditional metal braces do a good job of aligning your teeth, but the treatment experiences can vary greatly. Invisalign aligners are made of clear, smooth plastic, similar to clear retainers used at some orthodontic offices. Treatment length is largely dependent on the severity of your case. Generally Invisalign patients finish treatment faster than traditional orthodontic patients, and Invisalign patients don’t need to come in for visits as often as those with metal braces.

The main and most obvious difference between Invisalign and traditional braces is the ability to remove aligners. Invisalign allows you to straighten your teeth while you live your life. You can take them out to enjoy a delicious meal or to wow a potential partner. You can also clean your teeth and gums easily. Traditional metal braces contain brackets, wires and sometimes even springs that can inhibit your brushing and flossing. These crevices created by braces can also trap pieces of the food you’ve eaten, and those food particles can harbor bacteria and decay.

Your Invisalign Treatment

The road to Kanata Invisalign treatment is simple and painless. First, you meet with a certified Invisalign provider such as Dr. Bartos or Dr. Northcott. You can begin treatment once you’ve been deemed a good Invisalign candidate. At that time your doctor will take impressions, photos and X-rays of your teeth to generate a 3-D replication of your smile. This specialized software will show you how your teeth will gradually move throughout your treatment.

You will receive your complete aligner set at the start of treatment, and you’ll be in charge of switching to a new set every few weeks. This control allows you to see your doctor less often, and you’ll be encouraged to see your teeth moved easily into place. Most Invisalign patients see their dentist about every six weeks to ensure the process is going smoothly.

Better Oral Health for Better Overall Health

Straight teeth are easier to keep clean, which means you’ll be less likely to develop cavities and gum disease in the future. Bacteria left in the mouth can lead to many health issues, including gum disease, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Our oral health affects the rest of our bodies; therefore a healthy mouth leads to a healthier body.

Ideally your bite, or the way your teeth fit together, will be harmonious. A disrupted bite can hurt your temporomandibular joint and cause unwanted stress in your jaw. These TMJ issues can cause pain, decreased jaw mobility, headaches, neck pain and earaches. Discordant bites, such as overbites and underbites, can wear down the enamel on your teeth. These problematic bites also put stress on your TMJ and disrupt normal jaw function. Your chewing and digestion could also be hindered by overbites, underbites and crossbites. Open bites, which occur when the top and bottom teeth don’t touch, can make it hard for you to eat, and they can also contribute to speech impediments. Many times Invisalign can correct these issues and improve your jaw function.

You no longer need to be embarrassed about crooked, crowded or overly spaced teeth. Contact our office today for an Invisalign consultation. Trillium Dental also offers Kanata cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening in Ottawa, dental veneers, bonding and gum contouring.

Ottawa, ON (March 26, 2018) – Trillium Dental ®, recognized as Ottawa’s largest name in dentistry, has undergone a total brand review and today launches a new brand identity. The new brand offers a richer articulation of the company’s mission and vision. The rollout encompasses every aspect of the company’s visual identity, including its logo, tagline and website.

The most prominent part of the new brand identity is Trillium Dental’s new logo. The logo was designed to be a distinct and thoughtful representation of the brand. Subtle changes have been made to the company’s logo to enhance the new image while still incorporating the provincial flower to remain symbolic. The three petals of the trillium flower represent a continuum: they are separate, yet still connected, illustrating how both oral health and overall health are interconnected. The logo’s classic font still remains recognizable and introduces a vibrant blue color palette.

The launch will also mark the debut of the new tagline, ‘Because Your Mouth Says It All.’ The new tagline is meant to illustrate the importance of optimal oral health. The tagline can also be interpreted in countless other ways depending on the audience and how it resonates with the individual; from having that confident smile to that word-of-mouth referral to many more.

“We’re extremely excited to introduce a new identity that captures the expression of the company and reflects our commitment to dentistry. It’s often thought that dentistry is interconnected to just teeth, but it’s far more than just that.” explained Dr. David Bartos, DDS and Co-Founder of Trillium Dental. “Dentistry is also closely connected to our overall health. The mouth can oftentimes be the first place to indicate signs of health issues within the body.”

In addition to its new identity, Trillium Dental has launched a sophisticated new website offering a responsive design, extensive patient resources, advanced functionality and an intuitive user experience. The dynamic vehicle for attracting and educating new patients will also feature an in-depth virtual window into each location. Patients can request appointments online, access forms and other valuable information and securely message their dental providers. The new website goes live today and is located at the same address trilliumdental.marketingblends.com/. The goal is to give Trillium an online presence as ubiquitous as its offline presence – all while laying the foundation for optimal oral care.

“We’ve always felt there was a cognitive conflict between who we were deep down and how we expressed ourselves through our brand. Our updated identity reflects where we’ve been, and where we’re headed.” stated Dr. Mark Northcott, DDS and Co-Founder of Trillium Dental. “The Trillium Dental you know is not changing; our brand is simply catching up to who we have always been.”

The refreshed Trillium Dental visual identity is set to come alive in clinics and in all advertising initiatives. The re-branding marketing campaign will leverage merchandise, outdoor advertising, social media channels and a heightened radio presence as part of its launch.

About Trillium Dental

Founded in 2001, Trillium Dental grew from one practice in Ottawa to seven practices across the National Capital Region. The first dental practice was launched with a simple mission: empower patients with the knowledge required to make an informed decision about their oral health. Trillium Dental remains committed to increasing awareness about the importance of oral hygiene and how it is beneficial to complete health – Because Your Mouth Says It All. The business was founded upon the philosophy of providing premium services, a respectful healthcare environment and dedicated professional team members with an unparalleled commitment to their patients and community. Trillium Dental provides a broad range of services, including general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

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At Trillium Dental, we strive to make routine dental appointments as simple and convenient as possible. Our staff is friendly and our offices are designed with your comfort in mind. With this said, there are five easy things you can do to ensure your visit with us is as smooth and relaxing as possible.

Thoroughly brush your teeth and floss.
We are staffed with a skilled team of trained dental hygienists who use professional tools to remove stubborn plaque and tarter. However, a smile that’s freshly cleaned by you streamlines your appointment by reducing the hygiene portion of the visit. When there’s less food debris for hygienists to remove, they can quickly address issues you cannot, like stubborn plaque and tartar buildup and administering professional-strength fluoride treatments.

Of course, we encourage you to implement a diligent dental hygiene routine long before your appointment with us!

Have payment information prepared.
Our Ottawa area dentists want you to focus on your dental health during your visit, not stressing about insurance policies or what payment methods we accept. We encourage patients to get acquainted with our guidelines prior to their appointment. To learn more about our financial policies, visit our patient page.

Arrive early.  
While we prefer our patients to keep things on schedule by arriving on time, our reason for this tip isn’t to avoid tardiness. Patients who are scurrying to make their appointment are often frustrated, frazzled and anxious. Arriving a few minutes early will help you relax and give you plenty of time to carefully complete important paperwork, if necessary. It’s our goal to maintain a calm and anxiety-free office environment for everyone to enjoy.

Explain dental problems.
Being open with our dentists about dental problems will help us better determine an optimal diagnosis and treatment. If there are any new developments in your teeth, gums or jaw since your last visit, it’s important to let us know. If alerted to a problem, your dentist will be able to resolve it before it becomes more problematic and requires further treatment.

It’s also beneficial to be honest about your overall health when filling out our medical history form at your first appointment. General and dental health are closely linked. Providing important details about your history will give us added insight about your dental health.

Be honest about anxieties.
At Trillium Dental, we desire for you to feel comfortable in the dentist’s chair. That’s why we incorporate advanced dental technologies and personalized treatments into daily practice. If you feel anxious about a treatment, let our dentists and hygienists know. We will consider your fears when determining the best course of treatment.

Industry advances have made dentistry more comfortable than ever before. There’s nothing to be scared of. However, we offer multiple sedation options for the comfort of our patients.

Trillium Dental is a provider of comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry services in the Ottawa area, including Invisalign, teeth whitening and dental implants. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!

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You want a smile that exudes confidence, not one that’s stained, cracked, or chipped. That’s why Trillium Dental offers porcelain veneers.

With cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers, you can easily give your smile the dazzling makeover you’ve been dreaming of. And, if properly cared for, you can look forward to enjoying the results for years to come. All it takes is two to three visits to one of our five Trillium Dental offices.

Restore Your Self-Confidence with a Restored Smile

Your smile makeover begins with a simple conversation between you and one of our dentists. We’ll ask you what you like about your smile, what you don’t like, and how you’d like your finished smile to look.

Then, using aspects of your appearance—like your facial features, the shade and shape of your teeth, and even your eye and hair color—we’ll draw up a plan and make an impression of your mouth.

It takes about two weeks for our lab to make your veneers. During that time you’ll wear a temporary set until your finished ones are back from our lab. Once they’re in, all we have to do is switch your temporary veneers out for your permanent ones, and then you can go back to your regular schedule with your more confident smile in place.

Schedule Your First Appointment Today

Our dentists want to give your smile the makeover it deserves. To schedule your first appointment, just call one of our offices today. We have locations in Ottawa, Downtown, Nepean, Orleans, Carp, Kanata, and Stittsville.

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