Restorative Dentistry

When our doctors at Vista Dental use the term “restorative dentistry,” they are referring to the integrated management of oral health problems and restoring the mouth to a functional and esthetic state. Restorative dental procedures may include replacing missing teeth with dental bridges, tooth bonding, crowns, or dentures. The goal of these procedures is to preserve the natural teeth as much as possible.

Dental restorations that our doctors provide to makeover your smile are endless. Dental implants can replace missing teeth and provide a natural look and feel to patients, while veneers can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, cracked, or uneven. With proper oral care and hygiene maintenance, whichever restoration you and our doctor decide on will be the best option for you.

If you have questions or concerns regarding restorative dental services, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.vistadentalmh.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Vista Dental located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2, Canada, call 403-548-7077. 

Dental Implant Oral Care

Caring for teeth that have been restored with dental implants is extremely important to keep them from failing. Our doctors at Vista Dental are happy to provide you with instructions on how to properly brush, floss, and maintain regular dental cleanings and check-ups as required. We’d like to assist you best we can to help you ensure the longevity of your dental implant.

A dental implant consists of three parts, the implant itself, the abutment, – usually made of titanium, gold, or porcelain – and the restoration, - the part of the implant that looks like a tooth. Dental implants should be cared for like natural teeth. It’s important to practice good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day and flossing once daily. Avoiding chewing on hard foods to prevent fractures and quit smoking if possible because smoking can weaken the bone structure around the implant, causing it to fail.

If you have questions regarding oral care habits, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.vistadentalmh.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Vista Dental located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2, Canada, call 403-548-7077. 

Dental Bridges

The goal of dental bridges is to literally fill the gap or gaps between missing teeth. Dental bridges have the ability to restore a smile, restore the ability to speak and chew, as well as help, maintain a person’s shape of the face. Missing teeth can cause facial skin to sag, making you appear older than you are. Our doctors at Vista Dental can offer dental bridges to restore your smile and your confidence.

There are various types of bridges, but a traditional bridge is made by creating a crown for the teeth on either side of the space and placing a false tooth or teeth between the crowns. The crowns, sometimes called caps, can be supported by natural teeth, but only if the surround teeth and gums are healthy.

If you have questions or concerns about dental bridges, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.vistadentalmh.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Vista Dental located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2, Canada, call 403-548-7077. 

Restorative Crowns

Crowns are a great restorative option for teeth with a significant amount of decay. A tooth with minor chips can also be repaired with a crown before it reaches the point of needing to be extracted or replaced with an implant.  At Vista Dental, the safe and non-invasive procedure of installing a crown can be completed in as little as two visits.

The process begins with preparing the tooth by removing any decay. A crown fits over the tooth like a little cap, and to ensure a great fit for the crown, your dentist may need to contour the tooth that remains.  When the tooth has been prepared, an impression of the mouth is taken and sent to a dental laboratory for the custom product to be fabricated.  Ask us about temporary options to wear while your new crown is being made.  Once your custom crown is made, the crown will be cemented into place by your dentist at a second appointment. 

To learn more about crowns and all the services we provide at our practice, visit VistaDentalMH.Ca for more information. To schedule an appointment at Vista Dental, located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4Y2, Canada, call 403-548-7077.

Dental Implant Benefits

A variety of consequences can arise from a toothless smile. Missing teeth can diminish a person’s self-esteem, hinder the way they eat, chew, and speak, and leave a patient feeling self-conscious about his or her smile. Fortunately, at Vista Dental, we offer dental implants as a service to restore a patient’s smile and improve their oral health status.

A face that lacks teeth can sag and make a person appear older than they actually are. This can keep a person from smiling in photos, and make them feel embarrassed to speak because of their missing teeth.  Dental implants act as replacement tooth roots and can be used on one or more teeth without damaging surrounding teeth. In addition to improving aesthetics, teeth that are restored with dental implants have a reliable, long-term track record and can last up to 10 years with proper oral care.

If you have questions regarding restorative dentistry or dental implants, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.vistadentalmh.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Vista Dental located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2, Canada, call 403-548-7077.