Experience being at ease before, during and after your dental procedure and walking away feeling confident in your new smile. The doctors at Scarborough Family Dentist eliminate the anxiety of going to the dentist with Inhalation Sedation (Nitrous Oxide Gas), often referred to as “laughing gas”, as effective anesthetics that have many benefits for patients seeking dental treatment.

Our hygiene program offers a comprehensive range of services based on your individual needs. Your hygienist, will remove calculus and surface stains, examine teeth for decay and evaluate periodontal tissue for disease. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Saad will also review and update your medical history and provide home-care instructions.

Silver fillings are composed of a mixture of metals, as for many years; silver amalgam has been the standard restorative choice for molar teeth. With the advent of modern technology, composites that match the shade of your tooth are now a great alternative. Composites offer strength, durability and give you a beautiful white smile! If you would like to replace your unsightly amalgam fillings, speak with us today!

The Take Home Whitening procedure is simple and painless. We custom-make thin plastic trays that are filled with whitening gel. Patients wear it at night or in the day for one hour. Teeth typically become at least six to ten shades whiter within the first few days. For full results patients should use the Take Home Whitening System for four to six weeks. Ask a team member today for more information.

A bridge is an artificial tooth used to replace one that is missing. It is attached to your neighboring teeth. One of the benefits of using a bridge to replace a missing tooth (or teeth) is how natural it looks and feels. With proper care, bridges can last for years. See Scarborough Family Dentist today if you would like to “bridge the gap” in your smile!

Your teeth are composed of two main parts: The Crown is the part visible above the gum. The Root is the part below the gum that holds your tooth firmly in your jaw bone. If the crown of your tooth becomes weakened by decay or fractures, it can be restored and strengthened by an artificial crown. Artificial crowns are covers which fit over a damaged or badly stained tooth. They look natural and require only the same care necessary for your natural crowns. Speak with a team member today if you would like more information.

A Porcelain Veneer is one of the ways many people obtain a beautiful white smile. Porcelain veneers are custom-made, ultra-thin, porcelain shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. They are durable and can match the existing color or whiten your natural teeth. In as little as two visits, you can have custom-made porcelain veneers permanently bonded to your teeth. Porcelain veneers are a great way to correct crooked, cracked, discolored, and misshapen teeth.

When a tooth gets infected because bacteria is present in a deep cavity and it enters the nerve, the result is a very painful condition known as an abscess. A root canal is a treatment used to clean out an infected tooth and save it from being extracted. At times injury or fracture of a tooth may also require a root canal especially if the fracture results in the nerve being exposed to bacteria in the mouth. Front teeth are most susceptible to traumatic injury especially when participating in contact sports without the use of a proper mouth guard. Contrary to what many people think, most patients experience little to no discomfort during the procedure.

Braces are not just for children! More and more adults are turning to braces to give them straighter, properly aligned teeth. Many of our suffering patients complain of headaches, neck pain, dizziness, fainting, clicking or locking of jaws, ringing in the ears or earaches. Use of braces, appliances and orthodontic treatment applies gentle pressure to move teeth to their desired position. Orthodontics can improve both the appearance and the function of your teeth.

Dr. Manal utilizes a series of clear, plastic, removable “aligners” which are computer generated to gently and progressively alter the position of your teeth, until they are correctly aligned. Ask a team member if “invisible braces” are right for you!