Dentist at Lelem VillageUBC Vancouver campus (604) 238-1668

Restorative Dentistry Near UBC Vancouver

Repairing teeth that are damaged, decayed or missing - the work that keeps a tooth in the mouth rather than in a jar.

Crowns

A crown covers a whole tooth that is cracked, heavily filled or weakened after a root canal. The tooth is shaped down, we scan or take an impression, and the crown is made to match your existing teeth in shade and shape.

A porcelain crown being lowered onto a prepared back tooth

Bridges

A bridge spans a gap using the teeth either side for support. It is fixed in place rather than taken out at night, and it is cleaned much like your own teeth, with a little more care underneath the span.

A four-unit bridge being seated on two prepared teeth either side of a gap

Root canals

When decay or infection reaches the nerve, a root canal removes it and seals the tooth. It usually takes one to two hours, sometimes across two appointments, depending on the tooth and how far the infection has gone. The reputation is worse than the appointment.

Cutaway of a molar under a rubber dam during root canal treatment, labelled enamel, dentin, access cavity, pulp chamber, root canal file and gutta-percha

Dentures and partials

Full and partial dentures where implants are not practical or not wanted. We will be straightforward about the trade-offs between dentures, bridges and implants for your situation.

Common questions

How long does a root canal take?

One to two hours, across one or two appointments depending on the tooth's complexity and the severity of the infection.

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