Dental Services in Kelowna, BC

Called a "fixed bridge" or a "fixed dental prosthesis," a bridge is a type of dental restoration that is used to replace one or more missing teeth. The bridge is built to extend across an area that has no teeth and is often made up of an ... More

The newer digital radiographs require a lower dosage of radiation than was previously required with traditional film x-ray machines. Digital X-rays produce high quality images that allow the dentist to see diseases and potential problem areas ... More

Invisalign's clear removable aligners are one of the most popular and modern approaches to straightening teeth. There are numerous options for straightening teeth these days; however, none of the options offer the levels of comfort and ... More

An oral cancer screen consists of a visual examination of the tissues within the mouth to search for any signs of cancer. This exam should be performed multiple times per year. 

What is Oral Cancer? 

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We believe that a healthy mouth begins in childhood. Dr. Rootes is great with kids and the best part of his day is when a child leaves smiling. The Canadian Dental Association recommends that children should have their first visit by age one ... More

When the nerve of your tooth becomes infected or damaged, a root canal treatment can be performed to allow you to keep the tooth but stay away from pain or infection. By keeping the tooth, this will help to prevent your other teeth from drifting ... More

The teeth are continually bathed in saliva which contains calcium and many other substances that eventually build up into calcium deposits on the teeth. Over time, this chalky substance will build up like lime scale in a kettle or pipe and ... More

Most teeth bleaching products are carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide based and are capable of altering the colours of the tooth itself. Not all tooth discolourations will respond to all teeth bleaching treatments. If you are considering a ... More

Veneers 

Dental Veneers are a great treatment option to fix certain cavities and broken teeth, but can also be used as a cosmetic enhancement to improve the overall look of your teeth. The veneer gets applied to the ... More

The temporomandibular joint is a joint located just in front of your ears and connects the jawbone or mandible to the temporal bone in the skull. Temporomandibular joint disorder is a term that describes either an acute or chronic pain in the ... More

Many people experience changes within their normal sleep patterns and daytime behaviours which may be a result of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). This new awareness has led many of these patients to seek information and treatment ... More

If you have suffered an accident, or lost multiple teeth due to disease or poor oral health, your dentist may recommend dentures as a treatment option. Dentures are artificial replacements for lost natural teeth and gums. There are 2 types of ... More

Custom sports guards are recommended as an effective way to prevent oral injuries to the tongue, lips, face, teeth, and jaw while participants play their favorite sports. The Canadian Dental Association recommends that athletes of all ages wear ... More

Custom night guards are designed to fit over your upper or lower teeth to lessen the effects of night time teeth grinding and clenching and to help protect the TMJ. Depending upon your individual needs, custom night guards can be made of hard ... More

Laser therapy can be used in a wide variety of dental treatments, including periodontal therapy, cold sore therapy, gingival contouring, and pulpectomies to name a few. Soft tissue laser dentistry can be a precise and effective way to treat ... More

Sedation dentistry is a term that is becoming more popular in modern dentistry. Sedation can come in many different forms ranging from local anesthesia, to conscious sedation methods, and to prescription medications such as Ativan. There are ... More