Don’t replace fillings just because they’re old  When you have a cavity, the dentist removes it and puts in a filling. These fillings can last for many years, but some people get silver fillings removed because they don’t like the color. However, the process of removing a filling can weaken the tooth. Additionally, insurance may not cover the removal.  To read the entire article visit  MouthHealthy.org . Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C 7 (855) 636-9223 VistaDentalCare.ca

Crowns in a Single Visit Dr. Aitken is pleased to now be able to offer metal-free, same-day crowns, inlays, and onlays made with CEREC™, a highly precise computer milling machine that makes crowns right in the office, while you wait! No more temporaries, return visits, or crowns that don't seem to fit right. CEREC all-porcelain crowns are not only convenient, they're made of strong, beautiful materials and designed to perfectly match the rest of your teeth. Due to the custom design and precise fit, CEREC restorations can be bonded to the tooth with optimum strength. If you have ever had a crown placed the traditional way, we are sure you will notice the difference! Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C7 (855) 636-9223  VistaDentalCare.ca

Digital X-ray Options Digital X-rays generate viewing options that are not possible with conventional film systems. A digital sensor takes either individual images or a single panoramic image of the inside of your mouth and displays these on a monitor. Without altering the original data, images can be enhanced, rotated, or colourized. With digital files, new images can be superimposed over older images to expose changes in your dental health. With digital X-rays, there is no delay while images are being developed, and no chemicals used in developing. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD   280-5201 43 St.  Red Deer, AB  T4N 1C7  (855) 636-9223  VistaDentalCare.ca

No More ‘Fat Lips’ or Numbness After Treatment! There are times after routine dental treatments that patients experience “numbness” for up to 5 hours. It’s difficult to talk or eat, and the face and lips feel “fat.” What if that didn’t have to occur? We are pleased to offer our patients OraVerse™. This product reverses the anaesthetic after your treatment is completed. In approximately 15 minutes a patient feels back to normal. So, if the idea of being numb for hours after your procedure makes you uncomfortable – we can take care of that for you! Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD    280-5201 43 St.   Red Deer, AB   T4N 1C7   (855) 636-9223   VistaDentalCare.ca

A Crown Restores a Damaged Tooth Crowns are sometimes the best option to restore a damaged or worn-down tooth when a basic filling will not return it to complete functionality. A crown will not only preserve but can even add strength to your impaired tooth. The material we use to create our crowns can even be colourized to blend with your surrounding teeth. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD      280-5201 43 St.     Red Deer, AB     T4N 1C7     (855) 636-9223     VistaDentalCare.ca

Intra-Oral Camera Makes You a Part of the Team Your ability to participate fully in your dental health decisions is important to us. That’s why we use the intra-oral camera. This tiny video camera provides a detailed image of the interior of your mouth, projecting it on a monitor. You can see firsthand what areas need work and which teeth are doing fine. We think you’ll appreciate how this works. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD      280-5201 43 St.     Red Deer, AB     T4N 1C7     (855) 636-9223     VistaDentalCare.ca

Gum Disease Can Contribute to Heart Disease and Even Stroke According to Dental Health Alberta, “Gum disease (periodontal disease) often progresses at a slow pace, with no pain. As a result, it is very common in many individuals. Gum disease is not just about your mouth – there is evidence linking gum disease to heart disease, respiratory disorders and strokes.”  It is estimated that as many as 8 out of 10 people may suffer, or be at risk, from gum disease. Periodontal infection poses more hazards to people whose health is already compromised by diabetes and respiratory afflictions. The reality is that the bacteria that contribute to a gum infection isn’t restricted to your mouth. These bacteria can move through your soft tissues, into your bloodstream, and from there travel to all your other internal organs. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD      280-5201 43 St.     Red Deer, AB     T4N 1C7     (8...