Dental Specialties
in North York

When preventative measures are not enough to fully treat a patient, surgical interventions may be necessary. In complex scenarios, a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon may perform these surgeries, applying a high level of expertise to specific situations.

Orthodontists are specialists in correcting misalignments in the teeth and jaws. They undergo additional training to learn how to safely and effectively move these fixed structures to achieve better outcomes for patients. For many patients, orthodontic treatment can truly be life-changing, allowing them to move through activities like eating with more ease and changing the structure of the mouth, jaw, and face.

Periodontists are specialized in treating issues related to the supporting structures around the teeth, such as periodontal disease (gum disease). If left untreated, periodontal disease may advance to a more serious stage, called periodontitis, which causes gums to pull away from the teeth, damages the bone structure, and results in loosened or lost teeth. In advanced cases of periodontitis, a periodontist may need to perform more sophisticated treatments to reverse the effects and protect the teeth and mouth.