At 750 Dental on West Broadway in Vancouver, we do not advocate for the use of amalgam fillings. As such, our dental clinic only uses composite fillings, which are a mixture of tooth-colored plastic and glass, to restore teeth. Since composite fillings are colored, the dentist can more easily match it to the color of…
Any procedure that involves cutting into or removing tissue from your mouth, tooth extraction, or installing a dental implant is considered oral surgery. This type of surgery is used to treat many problems in the areas of the face, jaw, neck, and the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. Usually, a dentist will remove…
When the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or an infection, a root canal procedure is necessary. In order to ensure tooth survival, the living tissue inside the tooth known as the pulp will have to be removed along with the nerves, bacteria, and overall decay. The empty space is then filled with…
Crown: a crown is a surface cap that encases the entire tooth, thus restoring it to its original shape and size. Crowns protect the tooth and strengthen its structure; no other type of restoration is able to do this. Although several types of crowns exist, porcelain is the most popular because their color resembles natural…
Dentures are removable teeth that help replace missing teeth and the surrounding tissue. They come in two types: complete and partial. Complete dentures are effective when all teeth are missing while partial dentures can be used when there are still natural teeth that remain. Partial dentures not only fill in missing space caused by lost…