October 2022

October 12 2022

$98 Dental Exam

Implant Free Consultation

During a dental exam, the dentist or hygienist will check your teeth for cavities and gum disease. The exam includes evaluating your risk of developing other oral problems and checking your face, neck and mouth for abnormalities. A dental exam might also include dental X-rays (radiographs) or other diagnostic procedures.

Findlay Creek Family Dental will do all the above for $98 CAD

If you’re interested in a more comprehensive approach to oral care and health that highlights the connection between mouth and body, contact us below about our holistic practices and how they can benefit you.

October 12 2022

Implant Free Consultation

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Implant Free Consultation

Our clinic offers a range of solutions for dental concerns pertaining to missing teeth. Our Dentists have received specialized training to perform implant surgery, and are also experienced with varying forms of dentures and bridges. Free consultations allow you to discuss your options comfortably with the staff, including the procedures, financials, and insurance.

October 12 2022

Orthodontic Free Consultation

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Orthodontic Free Consultation

Our clinic offers free consultations with the dentist to discuss treatment options for orthodontics. Our experienced Dentists offer both standard orthodontic braces as well as Invisalign, with options to fit any budget. As well as a consultation with the Dentist to discuss the length and type of treatment to best suit your individual needs, the front desk staff will go over payment options and insurance details as well, all free of charge.

October 10 2022

Teeth Whitening

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Teeth Whitening

Your teeth are like your laundry: The right approach will remove many stains. Foods, medications, tobacco, and trauma are some of the things that can discolour your teeth. Your best option for whitening is through your dentist who can use a whitening agent and a special light for excellent results.

Over time, all teeth darken. It’s a fact of life. Our teeth are a record of everything we put in our mouths. The foods we eat and the drinks we consume stain our teeth. Blueberries, coffee, green tea—all of these things contribute to the darkening of teeth.

While having yellowed teeth doesn’t necessarily mean that your teeth are unhealthy, you might want to make sure that your teeth look as healthy as they can. After all, a smile full of pearly whites often looks healthier than darkened, yellowed teeth.

You may be considering over-the-counter teeth whitening solutions. Sometimes these work, but more often their results are inconsistent.

That’s why Findlay Creek family Dental offers professionally supervised teeth whitening. We set you up with a complete whitening plan to help brighten up your smile.

Laser Gum Therapy

At Findlay Creek Family Dental, we use the Spa-Dent® whitening system. This high tech system uses LED lights to kick-start the whitening process in the dentist’s chair. This is often used in combination with our home whitening kits.

Our whitening options are:

Pola In-office whitening
Home whitening
A combination of both

At Findlay Creek Family Dental, we’ll explain the advantages and disadvantages of all the systems to you, ensuring that you’re fully informed before you make a decision.

Pola In-Office Whitening

Findlay Creek Family Dental offers in-office whitening with the Pola Office System.

polaoffice+ is 33% faster than other dentist-only whitening products available on the market today. The Pola office whitening system is an in-office appointment where Dr. Samarrae and team will administer the product to ensure patient safety during the application process.

What to expect at your Pola In-Office Whitening Appointment

Smile! It’s time for your photoshoot, We begin your whitening appointment by taking a close up photo of your teeth. Why? We do this to show you how effective and awesome the Pola in-office treatment is and so that you can have before and after photos as well to see the difference in shades.

Dr. Samarrae will use the Pola shade guide to identify your tooth colour. She will also use this scale to estimate how many shades whiter you want your tooth. Each type of whitening utilises a unique application technique to protect your tooth and gums during the whitening process and long term. Some products contain features that actively protect your tooth and gums during the process, and these can be beneficial as they enable you to achieve the desired whitening effect without incurring damage to your tooth or gums.

We will then take impressions for your whitening trays to bring home to continue whitening your smile.

Dr. Samarrae will then begin to apply a series of whitening gels and use an ultraviolet light to begin the whitening process. Once she has finished this we will take another photo of your teeth so that you can see the amazing results!

How long will my appointment be?

The Pola office whitening treatment on average takes 2 hours to complete in office. It is pain-free and most patients even fall asleep during it!

For more information watch our video.

October 10 2022

Teeth Sensitivity

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Teeth Sensitivity

The first step is to find the cause of your sensitivity to cold. It could be cavities, worn tooth enamel or fillings, gum disease, fractured teeth, or exposed roots. Get in touch with Findlay Creek Family Dental below and we’ll help.

October 10 2022

Oral Cancer

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Oral Cancer

Regular dental visits can help catch oral cancer early.

Oral cancer is a serious and deadly disease that affects millions of people, but it is often curable if diagnosed and treated in the early stages. Regular dental visits can help catch oral cancer early.

October 10 2022

Missing Tooth

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Missing Tooth

Missing a tooth or several teeth can severely influence your daily life. It can affect your general health, your appearance and self-esteem. Missing teeth and a reduced jaw bone can make your face look older and wrinkly, and for your cheeks to become hollow and saggy. The good news is that we can help with many options including bridges and implants.

With a high degree of technical expertise and a total focus on patient needs, Findlay Creek is a great place to get fitted for dental implants in Ottawa.

Dental implants are replacement teeth that are secured by a titanium anchor implanted directly into the jaw. We’re finding that more and more, patients are turning away from dentures in favour of dental implants. Why?

There are number of reasons to choose dental implants over dentures.

First, they are permanent. This allows you to relax and forget that you have an artificial tooth. Once implanted, they can be treated just like the rest of your teeth. They can be brushed and flossed—they become a permanent part of your mouth.
Second, because they are securely anchored to your jaw, they feel more like natural teeth. You can chew and talk with the security that your teeth will not suddenly slip, as dentures sometimes do.
Finally, they tend to look more like natural teeth than do dentures. They are usually made of porcelain and are designed mimic the look and feel of your original teeth. This helps to reduce the chance that people will notice that you have an artificial tooth or artificial teeth.

At Findlay Creek Family Dental, we serve the Ottawa region with trained oral surgeons. We are an integrated dental clinic, so we can offer you more services in one place than many other dentists.

One of these services is the placement of surgical dental implants. Usually, when a patient needs a dental implant, they need to be referred to another establishment to have the implant placed. Not so at Findlay Creek.

For all of these reasons, Findlay Creek usually recommends dental implants for our Ottawa clients who are missing teeth. They are a strong, natural-looking option for replacing missing teeth. They can be used to replace one tooth, several teeth, or even a complete set.

October 10 2022

Gums Problem

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Gums Problem

Do your gums bleed easily? Are they tender?

If you notice your gums pulling away from your teeth, you might be in the early stages of gum disease (gingivitis) or in the more advanced stage (periodontitis). Left untreated, periodontitis can cause bone loss, and your teeth might shift or become loose.

Laser Gum Therapy

Laser therapy is one of the most interesting new developments in dental technology. Using lasers, Findlay Creek is able to help improve patient comfort while eliminating the need for expensive treatments in certain cases.

We’re outfitted with Kavo Key 3 Lasers, which we use in both gum treatment and soft tissue procedures. We use our lasers to treat many soft tissue issues in our patients. These procedures range from the simple treatment of tooth sensitivity to operculectomy, the removal of the gums over a tooth that has not broken through.

One of our most popular treatments is the removal of canker sores. Lasers work to help eradicate these pesky inflammations. They help the surrounding tissue heal while removing the infection in the sore itself.

Laser procedures may speed up the recovery time for patients, meaning you may be able to get back to doing what you do faster.

Grafting

Gum recession is a common side effect of gum disease. If left untreated too long, it can leave parts of teeth exposed, making it more likely that they will decay. We offer gum grafting services that help cover up those danger areas.

Gum Pocket Reduction

Periodontal disease can create “pockets” next to your teeth as the gums become less securely attached. These pockets can be difficult to clean at home, and often require cleaning during routine exams.

Dr Sheema Samarrae and her team at Findlay Creek can perform procedures that help reduce the size and depth of these pockets, which in turn helps teeth remain healthy and strong.

October 10 2022

Gaps Between Teeth

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Gaps Between Teeth

For those people who want to close the gap.

You may not consider a gap between the front teeth a problem at all. But, if you want to correct it, your options include orthodontics to move teeth closer together and cosmetic solutions like veneers or bonding.

Straightening crooked teeth and aligning your bite doesn’t just make for a prettier smile. It can be a key part of improving overall dental health and relieving symptoms like jaw pain. Ask us about our regular and clear braces options.

The benefits of orthodontics are wide-reaching. If you’re suffering from crooked or squeezed teeth, you know how difficult they can be to clean. Often, crooked teeth require special floss threaders to get floss into hard-to-reach areas. Teeth that are squeezed together often have areas that are unreachable by brushing.

At Findlay Creek Family Dental, we want to make sure that you have access to every dental service they might need in one place. For us, that means offering in-clinic orthodontic services. This helps to make things simpler for you and your family, and you can have your braces and retainers maintained by the same people who clean your teeth.

Braces

Braces can be used to treat the following conditions:

Overbites
Underbites
Misaligned teeth
Crooked teeth
Gapped teeth
Open and deep bites
Narrow maxilla
difficulty in breathing

While they are most often recommended for adolescents or teens, they can benefit people at any age. You’re never too old for braces.

Braces work by gently urging your teeth into their desired positions. Braces are devices that are placed directly on to the teeth to help align and improve tooth conditions. By gently pushing the teeth in the desired direction, they can help to correct overbites and underbites, crooked teeth and other conditions.

While braces are often considered a cosmetic fix, they can also help prevent health problems like decay between crooked teeth from becoming a large problem. They make your teeth look healthier and reduce the risk of dental issues and gingivitis.

Braces are often used in combination with elastics to help align the bite line. This process can allow you to chew more easily, decreasing the separation between your teeth and aiding with a consistent bite.

At Findlay Creek Family Dental, we offer braces for your whole family. We want to help make sure that you’re happy with your smile and that your teeth are healthy.

Retainers

Retainers are often used in conjunction with braces to help with the alignment of teeth. While they are most often used to retain (hence the name) the tooth alignment after braces have been used, they can also help assist in moving the teeth into proper position.

Retainers help to maintain good tooth structure long after braces (or Invisalign®) have been removed. Usually, patients are required to keep wearing their retainers at night, which is usually enough to maintain alignment.

There are also types of retainers that cannot be removed. These are called bonded retainers, and they are permanently attached to the patient’s teeth. They are attached behind the teeth so they cannot be easily seen.

Retainers can also be used to shape and mold the jaw and teeth in conjunction with braces. In these cases, Dr Sheema Samarrae and her team at Findlay Creek adjust patients’ retainers periodically, urging reshaping.

Cosmetic bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dental procedures. Many work plans cover the cost of bonding, so make sure to ask your dentist if you’re covered.

Invisalign

Invisalign® is an alternative to braces that is very discreet. A plastic sheath that sits on top of your teeth, the principle is much the same as braces. The sheaths function as aligners that help push your teeth into the proper position. The main benefit to Invisalign is that people are less likely to know that you’re restructuring your smile and wearing something over your teeth.

If you’d like to get braces but don’t want metal wires in your mouth, Invisalign may be the option for you. Because Findlay Creek is committed to giving you and your family a wide array of orthodontic treatment options, we offer Invisalign and are trained in its use.

How long does the procedure take?

Functional orthopedics are a way to prevent future problems with tooth and jaw positions by adjusting the jaw and the teeth themselves. It is usually recommended for younger patients, as they stand the best chance of benefiting from it.

This treatment often makes use of orthodontic appliances to reshape the jaw on a muscular and skeletal level. Well-timed therapy can help patients avoid the following problems:

Poor sleep habits
TMJ pain
Sleep apnea
Buck teeth
Small lower jaws
Open bite

October 10 2022

Teeth Grinding

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Teeth Grinding

Grinding your teeth is called bruxism. Stress is one of the causes. Misaligned teeth or sleep issues can also be culprits among adults. Bruxism can give you headaches, a sore jaw, and cracked or loose teeth.

Sleep bruxism is considered a sleep-related movement disorder. People who clench or grind their teeth (brux) during sleep are more likely to have other sleep disorders, such as snoring and pauses in breathing (sleep apnea).

Mild bruxism may not require treatment. However, in some people, bruxism can be frequent and severe enough to lead to jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other problems.

Because you may have sleep bruxism and be unaware of it until complications develop, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of bruxism and to seek regular dental care.

At Findlay Creek Family Dental, we offer all the types of the treatment to help our patient handle the grinding habits

Call us today to request more information

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