The first step towards any dental treatment are oral exams. Regular exams are an important part of preventive health care as they are the first line of defense against teeth and gum problems. At Forest Heights family Dental, our dentist can help you and your family achieve excellent oral health in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment. We believe that whenever you visit your dentist for oral exams they should be smooth, hassle free and all visits to us should be easy, comfortable and memorable for you.

Oral Examination at Forest Heights Family Dental clinic consists of a clinical checkup, documentation finding, periodontal inquiry, analysis and treatment propositions. We will also take an x-ray for precise interpretation of oral cavity for proper diagnosis of direct decay of teeth. Additionally, dental radiographs, and lab observation. All of these methods are necessary to provide a level of care that is precise to the needs of every individual.

At Forest Heights Family Dental, our main objective is to give you the smile that you desire and to provide you exceptional treatment from start to finish. Here we are firm believers that the best dental treatment we can provide is the treatment we prevent. Scheduled dental visits to us for regular dental exams and dental cleanings prevent many oral health problems. They also helps to detect many oral health problems when they are in their early phase, making treatment both predictable and highly efficient. While the common standard is twice-yearly visits to the dentist, we understand your unique oral health-care may be different.Therefore, we will develop an ideal schedule that best suits your singular needs and goals. We will also check for signs of gum disease, tooth damage and decay, oral cancer, infection and any other changes to the oral environment.

Don’t underestimate the importance of dental cleaning. Brushing twice a day and remembering to floss regularly is essential for keeping teeth clean. However, to truly maintain oral health, you must visit your dentist routinely for checkups and cleaning. Forest Heights Family Dental firmly suggests all patients to have dental prophylaxis every six months. This efficient dental cleaning emphasizes home-care oral wellbeing routine of tooth brushing and traditional flossing and gives the dentist the convenience to detect fields in the mouth that may need certain treatment.

Professional dental cleaning offers the following benefits:

1. Prevents gum disease.

2. Detects oral cancer.

3. Stops bad breath.

4. Keeps your mouth healthy.

With our preventative hygiene services, you can rest assured that your teeth will remain beautiful and healthy!

Identifying concerns early on allows us to deal with critical issues before they become serious and life threatening. We screen for oral irregularities that may indicate precancerous or cancerous growths during oral cancer screening. Oral cancer often exhibits no symptoms in its early stages, but if left to develop can potentially be fatal . Oral cancer screening often prevents need for more extensive dental treatment, allowing for conservative treatment producing greater long-term predictability and avoiding infections and oral discomfort. Your health and the well being of your family are foremost in our minds. Should an issue arise, we will develop proactive, customized treatment options based on your needs.

Forest Heights Family Dental conducts oral cancer screening to determine mouth cancer as recent as possible, when there is a higher chance for a medication. Forest Heights Family Dental uses advanced state of the art technology tests to aid in identifying areas of irregular cells in your mouth.If we discover any signs of mouth cancer or precancerous lesions, we will recommend:

• A follow-up visit in a few weeks to see if the abnormal area is still present and note whether it has grown or changed over time.

• A biopsy procedure to remove a sample of cells for laboratory testing to determine whether cancer cells are present. Your dentist may perform the biopsy, or you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in oral cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Frequent visits to Forest Heights Family Dental can improve the chances that any suspicious changes in your oral health will be caught early. So call us now to set an appointment.

At Forest Heights Family Dental, our cosmetic dentists recognize that all forms of dental care are directly related to appearance, and we strive to help our patients achieve the very best in function and aesthetics when it comes to their smiles. As materials, techniques, and technology improve, we are increasingly able to provide subtle yet effective treatments that look beautiful and blend perfectly with natural teeth.

Tooth coloured fillings, also called white fillings, are dental fillings that restore and mimic the natural appearance of tooth structure. In addition to restoring teeth that have fractured or decayed, tooth coloured fillings may also be used cosmetically to change the size, color, and shape of teeth. It delivers strong, durable, functional and aesthetically natural results that last. The composite bonds bind to your teeth and the colour can be tailored to suit your existing teeth and protect it from further decay. This ensures your teeth do not have that ‘silver look’ when you laugh or smile and your restorations enjoy a long lifespan.

Forest Heights Family Dental, offers tooth-colored fillings, which blend in seamlessly to the surface of your tooth. For more questions regarding this procedure, please call or visit us.