During the complete oral exam (COE) your dentist will make a full assessment of your overall and oral health. While examining you, the dentist will look for: Damaged and missing teeth Early signs of cavities Your gum condition Dental treatments previously done Early signs of oral cancer The position of your teeth (e.g., spacing, bite) The health and function of…
Dental Implant is an artificial replacement option for a missing tooth or a damaged tooth with a poor prognosis for survival. A dental implant is a screw-like fixture made up of titanium material that is surgically fixed into the jawbone. Once the implant is healed, a crown, denture, or bridge is planned on the top of it, to restore aesthetics…
Iris Dentistry has been providing dental care and helping patients and their families in the Waterloo community and surrounds areas for the past 5 years. Have you had a chance to meet Dr. Iris Moreira? Dr. Iris Moreira was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she earned her dental degree in 2002. After completing her dental training,…
At Iris Dentistry, your dentist in Waterloo, we provide dental care for the whole family Making a dental appointment may not be the most pleasant thing, but yet very important. “Phobia” is defined as an irrational fear or aversion to something that leads a person to avoid unpleasant situations, objects or activities. Many people are afraid of a dentist just…
You probably have heard about braces and you may know that they straighten teeth. But creating a beautiful smile is just one of the benefits orthodontics can offer. Putting your teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment also improves the function of the smile. Orthodontic treatment is becoming an addition for many other dental procedures, such as creating space for…
At Iris Dentistry, your dentist in Waterloo, we provide dental care for the whole family The Ontario Dental Association recommends that when the first tooth appears, between the ages of 6 months to 1 year old, it is time to book your child’s first visit to the dentist. During the child’s very first visit, the dentist will take a look…
You may have periodontal (gum) disease and not even know it, and as your dentist in Waterloo, at Iris Dentistry, we want to help you avoid the serious health implications that can come with untreated gum disease.
2021 has finally arrived! The start of a new year is always very promising and it is the best time to make a list of things that need to be accomplished during the year, the famous “New Year’s Resolutions”. The most common items in the “New Year’s Resolution List” are related to health and lifestyle change, such as start a…
Don’t you have enough reasons to go to the dentist? Iris Dentistry decided to help you by creating a listing with the top 10 reasons why you should go visit a dentist before 2020 ends. Teeth are the hardest tissues in our body. They are so strong that they can withstand the enormous forces of our bite, helping us to…