Dental Procedures
Dental Services in London, Ontario
At 525 Dental, we provide preventive, restorative, and tooth-replacement services to help patients maintain their oral health at every stage of life. Our dental team, including Dr. Mark Smith and Dr. P. Randhawa, works with patients to understand their concerns, assess their oral health, and discuss suitable treatment options.
Whether you need a routine preventive appointment, treatment for a damaged tooth, or options to replace missing teeth, we can help you understand the next steps.
Our dental office is located at 525 Oxford Street East in London, Ontario. We welcome new patients.
Explore Our Dental Treatments
Every smile is different. The right treatment depends on your oral health, symptoms, personal preferences, and clinical assessment. Explore our services below to learn more.
Preventive Dental Care
Preventive care helps maintain healthy teeth and gums and allows your dental team to identify potential concerns before they become more complicated.
- Dental sealants: Protective coatings that may help reduce the risk of decay in the grooves of selected teeth. Learn about dental sealants.
- Routine dental examinations and cleanings: Regular visits help assess your oral health, remove plaque and tartar as appropriate, and support an individualized prevention plan.
- Oral hygiene guidance: Daily brushing, cleaning between your teeth, and professional advice help support healthy teeth and gums. Visit our oral hygiene page.
Your dentist or dental hygienist can recommend preventive care based on your age, dental history, and individual risk factors.
Dental Fillings and Tooth Repair
Dental decay and minor tooth damage may sometimes be treated with a filling. The appropriate material depends on the location and extent of the damage, your dental needs, and the options discussed with your dentist.
- Tooth-coloured composite fillings: These restorations can repair many cavities and blend with the natural colour of your teeth. Read more about dental fillings.
- Dental amalgam fillings: Amalgam is a durable metal-based filling material that may be relevant when assessing existing restorations or treatment options. Learn about amalgam fillings.
If you have tooth sensitivity, pain, a damaged filling, or a visible cavity, an examination can help determine the cause and the most appropriate treatment.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
When a tooth is significantly weakened or damaged, a dental crown may help restore its shape, strength, and function. A crown covers the prepared tooth, and its suitability depends on the remaining tooth structure and other clinical factors.
A dental bridge is one option for replacing a missing tooth. It uses supporting teeth or other appropriate structures to hold a replacement tooth in place.
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The expected lifespan of a crown or bridge varies with the materials used, oral hygiene, bite forces, and other factors. Regular dental care helps monitor the condition of your restorations.
Root Canal Treatment
When the soft tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, root canal treatment may be recommended to treat the affected tissue and help preserve the tooth when possible.
The procedure generally involves treating the inside of the tooth, cleaning and sealing the root canal system, and restoring the tooth as needed. The recommended restoration depends on the condition of the tooth and the amount of remaining structure.
Find out more about root canal treatment.
If you have persistent toothache, prolonged sensitivity, swelling, or pain when biting, contact a dental professional for assessment. Prompt evaluation can help determine whether treatment is needed.
Tooth Extractions
Although preserving natural teeth is often desirable, an extraction may sometimes be necessary when a tooth cannot be predictably restored or when other clinical circumstances warrant removal.
Your dentist can explain the reasons for a recommended extraction, discuss the procedure and aftercare, and review possible options for replacing the tooth if appropriate.
Learn more about tooth extraction.
Replacing Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can affect chewing, speech, appearance, and the way remaining teeth function. Depending on your oral health and circumstances, replacement options may include dentures, bridges, or dental implants.
- Dentures: Removable appliances designed to replace some or all missing teeth. Explore dentures.
- Dental implants: Implants are placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth or other dental restoration. Suitability depends on factors including bone health, general health, and treatment planning. Learn about dental implants.
- Dental bridges: Fixed restorations that replace missing teeth by using suitable supporting teeth or other support structures. Read about dental bridges.
Your dentist can discuss the benefits, limitations, maintenance requirements, and costs of the available options so you can make an informed decision.
How Do You Know Which Dental Treatment You Need?
Symptoms such as toothache, bleeding gums, sensitivity, a chipped tooth, or difficulty chewing can have different causes. An examination allows your dental team to assess the problem and explain appropriate options.
Depending on your needs, treatment may involve preventive care, a filling, a crown, root canal treatment, extraction, or replacement of a missing tooth. Not every patient requires the same treatment, and recommendations should be based on individual clinical findings.
If you are unsure which service is right for you, start by arranging a dental assessment.
Visit 525 Dental in London, Ontario
At 525 Dental, we aim to make dental care understandable and help patients feel informed about their treatment choices. Our team can answer your questions, explain recommended procedures, and discuss the next steps for your oral health.
525 Dental
525 Oxford Street East
London, Ontario N5Y 3H8
Phone: (519) 672-1190
Email: info@525dental.com
Accepting new patients.
Contact 525 Dental to arrange an appointment.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes and does not replace a dental examination, diagnosis, or individualized treatment recommendations.