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Our Services
Above is a list of services offered at Nordstrom Dental. If you have any questions about the services offered, or if you have an inquiry about services that are not listed, please call our office at (780) 842-6838. A referral will be made to a dental specialist for any services that cannot be provided at Nordstrom Dental.
New Patient Exam
Includes a full mouth examination for cavities, X-rays, Panoramic X-ray, and
oral cancer screening. Options to rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth,
and improve esthetics will be discussed.
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Specific Exam / Emergency Exam
Includes an exam and X-rays focused on one area of the mouth that is hurting, or
that the client has a specific concern about (i.e. wisdom teeth). Treatment
and/or pain control will usually be provided on the day of the appointment.
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Hygiene Services
Registered Dental Hygienists will provide complete periodontal examination
including gingival probing. Treatment provided may include tooth prophylaxis,
scaling, root planing, fluoride, and oral hygiene instruction. There is a
definite emphasis on patient comfort throughout the appointment. With two
hygienists at Nordstrom Dental we have a short wait time for cleanings, and can
accommodate more frequent recall schedules if required.
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Fillings
The team at Nordstrom Dental use both composite (white) fillings and amalgam (silver) fillings depending on the location and nature of the filling. White fillings are best for front teeth where they will match the tooth in which they are placed. Silver fillings are best suited for back teeth because they are stronger than white fillings. If you wish to not have any silver fillings please advise Dr. Nordstrom and he will be happy to provide only white fillings.
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Sealants
Sealants are plastic covers that are placed into the deep grooves of posterior
adult teeth when they grow into the mouth. They prevent cavities from starting
and are recommended for all children between the ages of 6 and 13. Because they
do not require any freezing, all children tolerate the procedure very well.
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Veneers
Veneers are esthetic restorations that are placed on the outside surface of your
front teeth to improve the shape and/or whiteness of your teeth.
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Crowns
Crowns are used to restore and rebuild badly broken teeth, and/or protect teeth
that have had root canals from cracking in the future. The team at Nordstrom
Dental offers three types of crowns: full gold, white porcelain fused to gold,
and all-porcelain crowns with no metal in them. The all-porcelain crowns are
used primarily for front teeth because they are more esthetic and life-like than
porcelain fused to metal crowns. Crowns with metal in them are stronger and best
suited for back teeth.
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Bridges
Bridges are used to replace missing teeth, and can also be made from gold,
porcelain fused to gold, or all-porcelain depending on the location and nature
of the bridge. Bridges are being done less and less as more people are choosing
titanium implants to replace missing teeth.
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Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium screws that are placed into the jawbone where a
tooth has been lost. After letting the implant heal for a period of time, a new
tooth can be attached to the implant. Implants have several advantages over
bridges: They do not require the preparation of the teeth adjacent to a missing
tooth, and also, they are easier
to clean than a bridge because they can be flossed as easily as normal teeth.
Implants can also be placed underneath existing dentures to provide more support
for chewing and prevent the dentures from becoming dislodged during chewing and
speaking. For more information on implants
click here.
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Root Canals
When a tooth dies it can be very painful. Root canals remove the dead tissue
from the inside of a tooth so that the bone and gums that support the tooth can
heal. In most cases, teeth that have root canals must also have a crown done to
prevent it from cracking or breaking in the future because root canal treated
teeth become more brittle over time.
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Extractions
Dr. Nordstrom’s general practice in the Yukon had an emphasis on extractions,
and he is competent in the removal of intact or badly broken down teeth.
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Oral Surgery
Dr. Nordstrom is also accomplished in the removal of most wisdom teeth and also
in full mouth extractions for dentures. However, Dr. Nordstrom does not have the
facilities required to put you to sleep for the procedure, and if you would
prefer to be asleep for the extractions, Dr. Nordstrom will refer you to a
specialist in Edmonton.
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Tooth Whitening
The team at Nordstrom Dental offers two types of tooth whitening; the take-home
kit with whitening trays you sleep with, and the one-hour laser whitening. The
one-hour laser whitening is more expensive than the take home kit, but the
results are more intense and immediate. The Nordstrom Dental team recommends the
one-hour laser whitening for best results.
Click here for more
information on Zoom! Laser Tooth Whitening.
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Night Guards/Sports Guards
If you suffer from bruxism (grinding or clenching you teeth at night) the team
at Nordstrom Dental can fabricate a Splint (or Night Guard) which is a thin
plastic bite plate you wear on your teeth at night to prevent grinding and relax
your jaw muscles. If you play sports you are most likely required to wear a
Sports Guard. Nordstrom Dental will fabricate your Sports Guards in house and
have it ready for you in 24 hours.
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Orthodontics (Braces)
Dr. Nordstrom will be taking his orthodontic courses in early 2008 and be
offering orthodontics to the clients of Nordstrom Dental by mid/late 2008.
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