An implant is a biocompatible metal root that we put in your jawbone to replace your missing tooth root. When it’s fully healed, we finish your treatment with a dental crown.

How do I know if implants are for me?
Implants are so versatile that they can replace teeth, support a bridge, or provide support to dentures.

Will my implants look natural?
Completely. You can eat, speak, and socialize with ease. Nobody will know unless you tell them.

Are dental implants safe?
Definitely. They’ve been the gold standard for tooth replacement for more than 50 years and you can expect a 98% success rate.

Do implants require special after-care?
No. They look, feel, and act like your regular teeth and require the same homecare to keep them healthy.

Are age and health important factors?
Age isn’t a factor. Most people in good overall and oral health are excellent candidates.

How long will implants last?
Designed to be permanent, more than 90% last for twenty years or more.

If you’d like to know more about dental implants or the many other dental services we offer to keep your smile healthy and beautiful, call today for a consultation. We’d love to welcome you to Norwood Family Dentistry!

Dental veneers can cover many smile concerns including chips, stubborn stains, white spots due to fluorosis, and uneven teeth! They are extremely thin, natural-looking porcelain shells that are bonded to the front surface of your teeth and are one of the more-popular cosmetic dental treatments we offer.

You might consider veneers for your smile even if your teeth are:

• slightly overlapping or are a bit crooked
• a smidgeon off center, which skews the balance of your face
• straight and even but have gaps in between them
• somewhat chipped or worn down.

They are so convenient that you can have your new beautiful smile in as few as two appointments! If you think veneers or one of our other many services may help you love your smile, call us to schedule a consultation and we’ll fit you right in! Our dentists in Norwood will answer your questions and together, we’ll determine if you are a candidate.

Wisdom teeth can cause you pain and even damage the rest of your smile. Most people have some or all of these molars removed when they are teenagers in order to protect their smile for the future. Why can they cause us so much grief? For many of us, our mouth just doesn’t have enough room for them. If left in, they can cause adjacent teeth to shift, resulting in significant pain and bite issues. Other problems that can arise because of wisdom teeth include cavities, sinus issues (pain, congestion, and pressure), and inflamed gums. If you or your son or daughter are beginning to experience any discomfort at the back of the mouth, contact your dentist in Norwood today. We’ll conduct a thorough examination to determine if it’s best to remove these teeth in order to keep your smile looking and feeling its best.

A heavily decayed or infected tooth requires immediate treatment, especially when you don’t want to lose your tooth. As a dentist in Norwood, we will remove the nerve and tooth pulp from the inside of your tooth, clean the tooth’s interior, and seal the tooth to keep bacteria out. When treated promptly, a root canal can effectively save the tooth from extraction. Severe decay often results in needing a crown to restore strength, function, and appearance. If you require root canal therapy, we offer laughing gas to help reduce dental fear or anxiety.

While symptoms vary significantly from one person to another, a few of the most common signs that you’ll need to see a dentist for a root canal include:

• Severe tooth pain, especially while chewing or when applying pressure to a tooth
• Darkening of the tooth
• Gum swelling and tenderness
• Acute sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
• A feeling of heaviness beneath the tooth.

At Norwood Family Dentistry, our first goal is to get you – and keep you – out of pain. Call today and we’ll fit you right in!

When you’re looking for teeth whitening in Norwood, you have many choices – and you may be tempted to just purchase off-the-shelf whitening products at the local pharmacy because they seem cheaper than a customized option available from us. In most cases though, off-the-shelf teeth whitening kits will not give you the results you’re looking for. Results could range from unnaturally super-white teeth or teeth that are still drab and discoloured.

At Norwood Family Dentistry, we customize a treatment plan with consideration of your unique smile needs, and then prescribe your teeth-whitening solution based on these needs. With us, you’ll achieve natural results quickly and safely. When you’re in next, ask us about teeth whitening, and if you’re new to us, give us a call and we’ll set up your consultation.