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Dental implant surgery is one of the most innovative dental procedures today, as it provides a far more effective, comfortable, and visually appealing alternative to traditional dentures. Thanks to dental implants, no longer do patients with periodontal disease or missing teeth have to cover their conditions with fake teeth that slide around in their mouths when they speak or chew. Even better, long gone are the days of invasive bone graft procedures and other painful oral surgeries.

So what’s the catch? The answer is simple: there isn’t one. And the best part is that now you can get a fresh set of strong, beautiful teeth in less than a day with Smile-In-A-Day dental implants at Trillium Dental in Ottawa! Here’s what you need to know about the procedure.

WHAT IS SMILE-IN-A-DAY?

Smile-In-A-Day is a hybrid denture that entails several dental implants being secured to the underlying jawbone, as opposed to the many individual implants involved with more invasive dental implant procedures. This has proven to be an incredibly effective method of replacing teeth, as the implants stimulate the jawbone tissue and encourage natural regrowth, rather than simply covering up the problem. Smile-In-A-Day also offers just that — you can walk in to our dental clinic with decayed or missing teeth and walk away with a fully functional set of teeth the very same day.

THE PROCESS

Although the term “dental implants” might sound intimidating, the process really is quite simple. After our Ottawa dentists determine that you would be a good candidate for Smile-In-A-Day dental implants, we will have you make an appointment for the surgery. When you arrive, we will then remove any decayed or deteriorating teeth and replace them with four to six dental implants by adhering them to the underlying jawbone. The number of implants, their length, and the angle at which they are placed depends entirely on your unique needs and the area of the mouth that is being worked on.

After these same-day dental implants have been set, we will then restore them with a temporary prosthetic cover so that you can get back to your daily routine with strong, functioning teeth. Once we receive the permanent version of this prosthetic from the lab, we will have you visit our dental office again so that we can switch it out with the temporary one. The end result is a strong set of fake teeth that look, feel, and work exactly like real teeth!

GET SMILE-IN-A-DAY DENTAL IMPLANTS AT TRILLIUM DENTAL

If you’re suffering from periodontal disease or any other condition that has rendered your teeth brittle, decayed, or missing, Smile-In-A-Day could be the perfect solution for you. At Trillium Dental in Ottawa, we believe that everyone has the right to strong, healthy teeth, so we offer affordable dental implants for our patients. Request an appointment online or give us a call today!

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Here at Trillium Dental in Ottawa, our family dentists take great pride in providing their patients with exceptional dental services. We understand that not everyone loves going to the dentist, and if this sounds like you, you certainly aren’t alone. Everyone is welcome at Trillium Dental, whether you are switching dental offices or are new to general dentistry altogether, and we will stop at nothing to make you feel right at home in our dentist’s chair.

We want all of our patients to know what to expect during their first dental visit, as this can help ease some of the anxiety you may be feeling as you prepare to have someone new clean your teeth. That being said, here is what an initial general dentistry appointment at our Ottawa dental clinic entails!

PERIODONTAL & ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS

As a family dental clinic, our dentists take all the precautions necessary to ensure that your teeth and gums are healthy before moving on to any dental cleaning, flossing, or fluoride application. Upon arriving at Trillium Dental for your first general dentistry appointment, we will conduct a thorough inspection of your oral cavity, which includes an oral cancer screening and a periodontal screening. This allows us to become aware of any underlying issues you may be experiencing so that we can proceed accordingly with gum treatments or an oral cancer treatment referral if need be. More often than not, this is not the case, and we will move on to X-rays.

DENTAL X-RAYS

Dental X-rays allow our dentists to inspect your teeth and gums in a way that is not possible without the most advanced dental tools and technology. We will have you bite a small plastic strip on one side as we snap the photo, then switch over to the other side and repeat the process. While this only takes a few seconds to complete, it is critical for us to identify any tooth or jawbone decay, tumors, abscesses, and other issues that may have gone under the radar during the periodontal and oral cancer screenings.

DENTAL CLEANING

After completing the preliminary dental screenings and X-rays, your dental hygienist will perform a thorough dental cleaning. This includes a tooth scaling treatment, during which your dentist will use a dental scaler to gently scrape away any plaque and tartar that has built up along or below the gum line. If you have a significant amount of tartar buildup under the gumline, we might clear it out using the Cavitron®, a device that uses gentle ultrasonic waves.

Then, they will use a high-tech electric toothbrush to completely clean your teeth from front to back, reaching all the crevices you can’t get to with the standard toothbrush you have at home. Once your pearly whites are clean and shiny, we will floss between each of your teeth, watching for sticky areas that might indicate a cavity. If all is well, we may then apply fluoride to the teeth, let it sit for a minute, rinse it away, and send you off to continue going about your day!

CHOOSE TRILLIUM DENTAL FOR YOUR GENERAL DENTISTRY

We hope this information has given you a good idea of what to expect during your first general dentistry appointment, and that you will choose Trillium Dental in Ottawa as your trusted family dental clinic. We look forward to meeting you and providing you with exceptional dental care, so make an appointment today!

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