Crowns and Bridges With incredible efficiency and beautiful esthetics, all of your 32 natural teeth are designed to help you chew and smile with efficiency and confidence. At Iris Dentistry, we’re thrilled that crowns and bridges were invented so that we can fully restore damaged and missing teeth to their maximum beauty and performance. Sometimes, as a dentist in Waterloo,…
Dental restorations/fillings Dental restorations repair teeth which have been compromised due to cavities, trauma or wear of the teeth. Everyone is susceptible to cavities, but they can be prevented with a diligent home care regimen that includes regular brushing at least twice a day and flossing once per day. What are Cavities? When the food we eat interact with bacteria…
At Iris Dentistry, We Welcome Your Kids! As a parent, you not only nurture and love your child, you also ensure their physical health, in which oral health plays a big role. Always welcoming children to our practice, we enjoy their vibrancy and curiosity. It’s the perfect age to skillfully and effectively instill pride in a healthy mouth. As your…
Tongue and Lip Frenectomies (Using LightScalpel CO₂ Laser) What it is: A frenectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that releases restrictive oral tissue—commonly referred to as tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) or lip-tie. These conditions occur when the connective tissue (frenulum) under the tongue or upper lip is too tight, limiting normal movement and function. Why it’s recommended: In infants and children, untreated…
General Dentistry There was a time not so long ago when people thought of medical doctors as health providers, and dentists as, well, dentists. Doctors diagnosed illnesses, attended to general health, delivered babies, and dealt with traumatic emergencies. Dentists fixed or pulled teeth and gave lectures about brushing and flossing. Times have changed! Today, dentists are acknowledged as the primary…