Scarborough patients ask, “Is emergency dental care expensive?

Emergency Dental Care Scarborough

Busy schedules often result in families that are pulled in many different directions. It also means it is often easy to ignore seemingly minor problems with the teeth or gums. Dental issues can become serious if not treated, which means they shouldn’t be ignored. While the prospect of emergency dental care may sound expensive, waiting to address an emergency can result in the need for costlier treatments later. If you are in the Scarborough area and experience a dental emergency, here are some ways to alleviate discomfort while waiting for treatment. Common dental emergencies seen in Scarborough: Toothaches Knocked-out teeth … Continue reading

Pickering, ON dentist can restore health with root canal therapy

Health with Root Canal Therapy

Root canals are probably one of the most dreaded procedures in dentistry. What are they all about really? Do they hurt? Dr. Awadalla, a Pickering, ON dentist takes on the myths about root canals and shares with patients how they can be a vital procedure to save a tooth from extractions. Does root canal therapy hurt? Root canal therapy is performed under local anesthetic and is virtually painless. The goal of root canals is to alleviate pain associated with a large cavity. Let’s first dive into the anatomy of the tooth. The hard, outermost layer of the tooth is called … Continue reading

Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Amir Awadalla at Esquire Dental Center Providing Cost Of Cosmetic Dentistry Pickering

How your teeth are shaped and positioned, and their colour and length all contribute to the overall look of the smile you see in the mirror, and contribute to how others see you. A large body of research has found that the appearance of a person’s smile affects the way others perceive him or her. When compared to people with crooked or stained teeth, those with white, evenly-spaced teeth are generally perceived to be: More attractive Younger Healthier More credible Richer More accomplished Cosmetic dentistry can have a transformative effect on your life, as well as your smile. There is … Continue reading

Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

Dr. Amir Awadalla at Esquire Dental Center Providing Cosmetic Treatment In Pickering

Cosmetic dentistry treatments have never been more popular. Procedures at the dentist’s office can make a tremendous difference in how you look, without the associated expense and trauma of going under the knife or dramatically altering your appearance. Tooth Whitening: For A Brighter Smile Technically, systems or techniques marketed as “whitening” are designed to restore your teeth to their natural colour. Esquire Dental Centres is equipped to safely administer bleaching treatments, which can make your teeth many shades whiter than their natural colour. Many OTC products and systems offered in a non-medical setting are ineffective or produce minimal improvements and … Continue reading

Smile Makeover

Smiling young man

Your smile makeover is unique, because there is no other smile quite like yours! Since features and needs vary from patient to patient, the procedures that contribute to a comprehensive makeover vary dramatically. Bring your goals to a consultation with one of Esquire Dental Centres doctors. For instance, some patients may want to restore their teeth to a natural shade, while others may want to achieve a dramatically whiter smile. While there are some variations with regard to each patient’s personal preference for cosmetic improvement, there are basic components of a smile that is noticed for the right reason. Symmetry It’s been … Continue reading

Cost of dental implants can be manageable with insurance and payment plan options

Dr. Amir Awadalla at Esquire Dental Center Providing Cost Effecting Dental Implant

A patient may avoid investigating dental implants as a possibility for tooth replacement because they are under the false assumption that it will be too expensive. Because of the implications to a person’s health, the overall benefits of a dental procedure should be carefully weighed when making a decision, rather than just a dollar amount on paper. Dr. Ashraf Awadalla of Esquire Dental Centers in Ontario can help patients evaluate their suitability for a procedure based on the aspects of individual lifestyle, their desire for treatment outcome, the age of a patient, the health of the patient as it relates … Continue reading

Dental implant treatments provide a long-term, easy to maintain solution for tooth replacement

Dr. Amir Awadalla at Esquire Dental Center, Female dentist showing an X-Ray to a male patient

Dental implant treatments provide patients with a high quality, long-term solution when tooth replacement is needed. Patients may be tempted to consider other solutions because they are less expensive or seem initially to be less of a hassle. After weighing the benefits, however, patients generally find dental implants to be a superior choice. The implant procedure should be performed by an experienced and well-trained practitioner. Dr. Ashraf Awadalla of Esquire Dental Centers first evaluates patients to determine their candidacy for the procedure, taking into account things such as the patient’s oral health and expectations. The actual surgical aspect of the … Continue reading

The best tooth replacement option for patient health and long-term satisfaction

Dr. Amir Awadalla at Esquire Dental Center, Providing Best Tooth Replacement

An effective replacement for a patient who has lost a tooth is vital to a person’s self-image and contributes positively to his or her oral health. Technology today offers better dental options to patients than in years past. A person who experiences loss a tooth may dread the thought of replacement with cumbersome and ill-fitting appliances such as traditional partials or even bridges. Dental implants are an ideal, long-term solution because they provide outstanding benefits to the patient. With a painless surgical procedure performed in the dental office, a patient can replace one or multiple teeth and have a natural-looking … Continue reading

Root canal treatments are available for Scarborough, ON area patients

Dr. Amir Awadalla at Esquire Dental Center, Portrait of a lovely mature woman smiling

At Esquire Dental Centres, Scarborough, ON area patients have access to a number of procedures that can be used in restoring the appearance, health, and functionality of the smile. When a tooth is diseased, infected, or damaged, it may require treatments such as root canal therapy. Treatments For Damaged Teeth There are several procedures which may be considered for damaged or diseased teeth. They include: Placement of dental crowns Root canal therapy Permanent extraction and replacement However, for many patients, root canal therapy is extremely helpful in addressing the problem at hand, and saving the natural tooth. What Is A Root Canal Treatment? Also called endodontic … Continue reading

Scarborough, ON dentist describes root canal therapy

Scarborough, ON patients who feel they could benefit from root canal therapy are often unsure about moving forward with treatment. However, this procedure can be performed to save a natural tooth from extraction. Root canal therapy is commonly done to maintain the health and beauty of the smile by treating a single tooth. What Is Root Canal Therapy? Also known as endodontic treatment, root canal therapy addresses the inside portion of a tooth. It can be used to treat an infection, diseased tooth, a tooth with an abscess, or a tooth that has had substantial injury or decay. Without root canal therapy, the most … Continue reading