Your Mississauga Family Dentist

Yes, we are now accepting new patients and our dentists can't wait to become your partners in oral hygiene and health care as soon as possible.

Here at Smile Centre Mississauga, our dentists are committed to providing you and your family with high-quality and safe dental care with gentle treatments as one of our key focuses.

We understand your potential anxiety (or your children's) about visiting the dentist near you, and it's our goal to make you as comfortable as possible visiting your practice while ensuring the highest quality of care possible.

Simply book an appointment via the online form.

You'll only need to provide your name, phone, and email address, as well as a short description of how we can help you at the moment.

During your first visit to our Mississauga dentistry, we will review your dental and medical history forms (if any) and may take X-rays of your mouth and teeth, depending on your current needs.

Our dental professional will then meet with you to discuss your current oral and dental health condition, answer any questions you may have about your dental health, and help you create a personalized treatment plan.

Note: We'd recommend bringing your dental insurance information (if any) to your first appointment.

Every patient is unique with their particular oral and dental health needs. Some patients may already be suffering from chronic dental issues at the moment, and there are also those who are simply more prone to having dental issues, which demand more frequent dental cleanings.

On the other hand, there are also those who very rarely experience dental issues, so technically, they can have their teeth cleaned less frequently.

However, for most people, it's recommended to make an appointment with a professional dental cleaning at least twice a year (once every six months.) Those with more severe dental conditions and/or are more prone to dental issues may need to visit the dentist every three or four months.

It's crucial to understand that even if you've managed to maintain healthy oral hygiene habits (i.e., floss and brush at least twice a day) there are areas in your teeth and mouth that you can't simply clean by yourself (in between gums, etc.) This is where a professional dental cleaning can help you in ensuring healthy, problem-free oral and dental health.

Again, the answer to this question may vary depending on your oral and dental health condition, among other things.

However, for the most part, most Mississauga dentists will recommend x-rays once a year for those without any prominent dental health issues.

In such situations, x-rays are performed, mainly during your regular check-ups, to check your overall oral and dental health, as well as the condition of your jaw and bone (whether there's any bone loss, jaw misposition, or a shift in the teeth's position.) These conditions can be difficult to identify through a simple examination.

Annual x-rays (once a year) will ensure the dentist is able to catch any issues and abnormalities as early as possible. The earlier you identify any dental health issue, the more likely it can be resolved before any irreversible damage.

However, your Mississauga dentist may require more x-rays on top of the annual x-rays if:

• You are suffering from severe gum diseases, which may cause bone loss.
• Your teeth are dislodged or broken off. The dentist located near you may need to check whether the root system is intact to help with the treatment.
• Before any orthodontic treatment to help check the positioning of jaw bones and teeth.
• Severe tooth decay or cavity may require an x-ray to determine whether the decay has affected the surrounding bone.
• The patient is suffering from oral cancer or other serious oral health conditions. 

General guidelines state that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time. It's also recommended to brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste.

Brushing your teeth helps remove food debris and plaque from your teeth's surface. Plaque is a sticky white film that contains bacteria that will naturally build up on your teeth's surface. If plaque is not regularly removed, it will produce acids that attack tooth enamel.

You should also replace the toothbrush every three or four months or sooner if the toothbrush's bristles are regular or splayed.

Besides regularly brushing your teeth, you can do the following to maintain optimal oral/dental health: 

• Floss daily, at least twice a day
• Drink plenty of water
• Consider your diet and limit sugary foods from your diet
• Use fluoride mouthwash after brushing and flossing
• Schedule regular dental check-ups at our Mississauga dentistry and cleanings at least twice a year.

The very first dental visit is recommended when a child is a year (12 months) old and ideally within six months after the first tooth has grown.

Typically this first visit to the family dentistry in Mississauga will only involve regular check-ups and is designed to help the child feel comfortable with dental examinations. If needed, the child may also have a gentle cleaning.

After this first visit, children should see the dentist twice a year or once every six months, but your dentist may schedule visits more often depending on the child's unique oral health and hygiene condition.

While today's teeth whitening procedure is considered very safe, some patients may experience more sensitivity after teeth whitening, and some even report that their gums are inflamed and sore right after the procedure.

There has been no proof that teeth whitening can cause damage to your enamel and gums.

A dental implant is a procedure that replaces damaged or dislodged tooth roots with metal, screwlike posts that are surgically placed in the jawbone.

After the implant procedure, this metal post will serve as the root of the artificial replacement tooth (dental crown.)

The implant is typically made from titanium, which is lightweight and strong. The material will fuse with the patient's jawbone so it won't slip or make any noise the way temporary dentures and a dental bridge might.

You may need a dental implant if you have one or more teeth missing, but your jawbone must have reached full growth with the adequate bone to secure the implant.

During cases of severe bone loss, a bone graft procedure may be needed before implant can be performed.