Building Healthy Smiles

If you are experiencing pain or have any other emergencies, our team of dentists is ready to help! Our open chair policy means that we will always have a chair available, so that you can get the care you need when you need it. Rest assured knowing that we are here to provide emergency dental care in New Westminster for you and your loved ones. Give us a call at 604-553-8567 and let us help!

We pride ourselves on providing thorough check-ups and solution based treatment plans. At check-ups we can hear about what issues are most important to you and offer ways to help. We often do check-ups visually aided by advanced digital imaging technology.

We often find that check-ups are a good preventive screening opportunity. After we get through the initial checkup and move on to maintenance, we hope to have quick easy check-ups where we can congratulate you on a healthy and beautiful smile.

Even with the best brushing and flossing, over time stains and hard deposits form on the teeth. These hard deposits are called calculus. For some people, calculus forms very quickly within 3 months, and for others it takes longer. When you come in for a check-up, our team can help select a cleaning frequency that is right for you. Our expert hygienists are trained to remove these deposits in the most gentle and effective way possible. Hygiene appointments are also good opportunities to review your overall oral health and answer any questions you might have. It feels great to have a bright, clean, and healthy smile, and we look forward to keeping your teeth in the best shape possible!

Dental Implants are the ideal long-term solution for missing teeth. The dental implant connects to your bone providing a strong foundation to build a new permanent tooth. The results are teeth that look and feel natural. At Foundation Dental we believe in making excellent dental implants affordable so it’s easy to pick the best option for your dental health. It’s simpler than you might think; we can tell you if you are a good candidate for a dental implant in 20 minutes or less.

SINGLE IMPLANTS

If you have lost a tooth we can replace it using a single dental implant. If you have a tooth that has been causing you problem after problem, a dental implant may also be the right choice for you. Your dental implant will look and function just like your other natural teeth.

MULTIPLE IMPLANTS

Multiple implants are the best treatment when someone has two or more missing teeth in a row. Implants are placed and crowns are attached providing a natural look and feel. With this technique we can use two implants to provide three or more new teeth.

IMPLANT ATTACHED DENTURES

With 2-4 implants in each arch and locator attachments we are able to hold dentures effectively and make chewing stronger. The implants hold strongly in the jaw and the locator connects to the implants and snaps into the denture. This snap in and snap out approach allows the implants and dentures to be cleaned easily and feel more natural. With locators we can convert an existing denture or fabricate new ones. With 4 implants in the upper arch we can get rid of the part of the denture that covers the roof of the mouth. This allows the tongue to contact the top of the mouth and makes food taste better.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED FIXED DENTURES

A fixed implant supported denture is the best choice to replace a full arch of upper and/or lower teeth. This works for people who need new teeth for the first time or people who need to replace dentures. 4 to 6 implants hold the teeth firmly in place giving the look and feel of natural teeth. We can sometimes even use only 2 implants to convert existing lower dentures. These implants work to help your jaw bone to stay strong and healthy. Love your bite and your smile.

What does a cavity feel like? In the first stages of a cavity, often people will experience cold sensitivity. Later on people can experience sensitivity to heat or even to something sweet. These symptoms alone do not guarantee that you have a cavity, however they can be an indicator that it is a good time to stop by and get a check-up. If it is established that you have a cavity a white filling is often the treatment of choice. We generally use white fillings to treat cavities that are small to medium sized. After removal of the cavity we place a layer of bond and then incrementally place the white filling material. The material is applied in a gel-like form and then is light cured to make it as hard as a tooth. We then shape the filling anatomy to make it match your tooth and bite. White fillings can be used to treat cavities in both the back teeth and front teeth and can be very aesthetically pleasing. If a cavity is large, or you have other existing fillings, sometimes the best treatment is a crown. Generally it is best to try to catch cavities early and provide the most conservative treatment possible. Regular check-ups help us find quick and easy solutions that will work for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Diagnosis at a check-up or new patient exam

• Individual treatment plan developed to prioritize the most important treatment first

• Fillings provided in priority sequence

Invisalign is the process of straightening the teeth with clear aligners or trays. It means that we can straighten the teeth in a way that is more easy and comfortable than traditional braces. The results are incredible! Some treatments can be done in a matter of months while more comprehensive treatments can take longer to achieve.

The use of our new iTerio Element 5D digital scanner allows us to communicate with Invisalign and we can even get your consultation results in 2 business days!

It has never been easier to get straight healthy teeth with your very best natural smile.