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CEREC: Fast and Comfortable Dental Crowns
Did you know that CEREC’s CAD-CAM technology shortens the time it takes to get a dental crown from weeks to just hours? At Brightside Dental Care, our dentists use this innovative technology to eliminate the need for bulky, uncomfortable impressions. Patients also avoid the hassle of wearing a temporary crown for several weeks while the permanent crown is crafted in a lab. Plus, there’s no need for a second appointment to remove the temporary crown and bond the permanent one.
During your appointment at our locations in Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Stonewall, and Winnipeg, the CEREC machine captures color images of your teeth and creates a 3D model on the computer. With the help of a dentist or trained assistant, the program designs your crown in minutes. Once the design is finalized, the milling chamber cuts the crown from a solid block of porcelain. After milling, the crown is placed in a furnace that enhances its strength and gives it a natural tooth-like shine.
The dentist can bond the permanent crown onto your tooth within 45 minutes of preparation, allowing for an efficient and comfortable procedure. For more information, watch the CEREC video here.
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral health problems can significantly impact your quality of life by causing pain and discomfort. Did you know that these issues can also indicate something more serious? Each year, about 3,200 Canadians are diagnosed with oral cancer, resulting in 1,050 deaths. This low survival rate is often linked to late detection; however, early detection can greatly improve survival rates.
At Brightside Dental Care, our dentists perform thorough oral cancer screenings during every routine dental visit at our Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Stonewall, and Winnipeg locations. During the exam, your dentist checks for red or white patches and sores inside your mouth and examines for lumps or abnormalities.
While most mouth sores are non-cancerous, if your dentist finds anything unusual, they can recommend further testing. It’s crucial to note that tobacco users (including snuff, chew, and cigarettes) are at a higher risk of developing oral cancer.
Dental X-Rays: Safe and Essential for Your Oral Health
Did you know that the average person receives twice as much background radiation in a day compared to a dental x-ray? Many people worry about the safety of x-rays, but dental x-rays deliver very little radiation and are a safe, essential tool for evaluating and monitoring your oral health at Brightside Dental Care!
Dental x-rays help our dentists in Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Stonewall, and Winnipeg visualize diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that can’t be detected through a simple oral exam. They reveal decay, bone infections, cysts, and tumors that would otherwise go unnoticed, helping your dentist identify and treat dental problems early—potentially saving you money and discomfort in the future.