Your First Visit
"Welcome aboard. My team and I are looking forward to meeting you. There are a number of reasons why patients who come to our practice remain happy patients. Primarily, we create an environment where it is ok to ask to questions regarding your oral health. Myself and my team members always welcome inquiries and are happy to take the time to answer any concerns.
Your first visit will start with a tour of our facility. Next, you and I will sit down and discuss your oral health goals and concerns and you can ask questions and learn about the options available for you. As a smaller practice we concentrate on each of your needs on personal basis. Many of our patients have been returning since we opened at this location in 1987.
Through a comprehensive exam we will obtain a complete picture of your state of oral health. Once we understand your unique situation, we will work with you to determine an action plan that fits your goals and needs."
Dr. Stephen Lipinski
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Dental Procedures
Dr. Stephen Lipinski is skilled and experienced in many areas of dentistry. He sets his goals to save your teeth in relation to your overall health. If extraction is the only possibility he will provide you with anesthetics (freezing) so that you may not even feel the procedure of getting a replacement that feels and looks right.
Below is a list of the most common reasons why patients visit our practice. If you are experiencing any of these oral health concerns, Dr. Stephen Lipinski’s dental practice is the practice for you.
- Cavities or plaque
- Crooked or out of place teeth
- Injured, discolored, or cracked teeth
- Fear of dentist or have not seen a dentist for a long time
- Need to replace a missing tooth
- Tooth pain or ache
Our services:
Comprehensive and simple treatment planning
Click here to enter Dr. Lipinski’s Online Patient Education Center where you can learn more about these and other procedures. If you have any further questions, please call our office at 905-828-9894.
We will answer all of your questions whether or not you are a patient of ours.
Bridge
Bridges are fixed, or non-removable prosthesis constructed to replace one or more missing teeth. The teeth on both sides of the existing space are used to attach the bridge to restore functionality and esthetics. Materials used for this process are noble alloys, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal. Bridges are indicated whenever at least one tooth is missing.
A bridge is composed of abutments and pontics. Abutments are the supports for the bridge and consist of crowns placed on the teeth surrounding the empty space. The pontics are special crowns that span across the empty space and connect to the abutments.
When teeth are prepared for a bridge, the abutments are prepared for crowns. Dr. Lipinski will then take an impression of the prepared teeth, make a temporary bridge to place on the teeth to protect them and maintain their positions, and send the impression to a dental laboratory to fabricate the bridge. At your next visit, Dr. Lipinski will try-in the bridge to ensure a good fit and then cement the bridge in place.
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Cosmetic Procedures
Bonding
Composite bonding can work wonders for your smile. Using materials that match the shade, translucency and the texture of your teeth, gaps between teeth can be closed, spots and discolorations can be eliminated, and your self-confidence can be enhanced through the improved appearance of your smile.
Dr. Lipinski will match the shade of your existing teeth and then tooth-colored composite resin is applied to the tooth much like the filling procedure.
The procedure is sometimes referred to as bonding because an adhesive agent is used to actually bond the resin to the tooth structure.
The resin is hardened (cured) with a curing light and then shaped, contoured, and polished to give a cosmetic and natural appearance. Bonding is the least expensive cosmetic procedure and can be completed during a single dental visit.
Composite bonding is excellent for small defects in the teeth -- spots, chips, or gaps between teeth. For smile alterations involving an entire tooth or multiple teeth, porcelain is the material of choice.
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Veneers
Veneers are routinely used to cover teeth which are discolored, worn, chipped, or misaligned. Veneers are used for many of the same reasons as bonding but they involve a different procedure.
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or resin that measure less than 1.5mm thick. First, the dentist will prepare your tooth and then take an impression of the prepared tooth, possibly place a temporary filling in the space, and send the impression to a dental laboratory to have the veneers manufactured.
The veneer is then cemented into place. Although veneers are more expensive and time-consuming than bonding, they are less expensive and conserve tooth structure when compared to crowns.
Typically veneers are difficult to stain, making them a very popular solution for many people seeking that perfect smile.
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Dentures & Partials
Dentures are divided into two main categories: complete dentures and partial dentures. If you are missing many teeth, Dr. Lipinski may recommend dentures or partials.
Complete dentures are designed to replace the teeth in an entire arch when all the teeth are missing. Partial dentures are used when there are still teeth present in the arch.
Complete and partial dentures can provide patients with a functional replacement when teeth have been lost.
Complete dentures consist of an acrylic base to imitate gum tissue, and the teeth can be made of acrylic or porcelain. The denture base is made to closely fit the contours of the arch to ensure the denture is stable during normal oral functions such as eating, speaking, or swallowing.
Partial dentures can be made with a metal framework that has acrylic base and teeth attached in the areas where the teeth are missing. The metal framework also has clasps or arms that extend out and fit around some of the existing teeth. The combination of the acrylic base and the arms that wrap around some of the teeth keep the partial denture stable during normal oral functions.
There are a lot of indications for the patients wearing dentures in order to maintain the health of oral tissues. Dr. Lipinski will provide all necessary information for patient education. These prosthetics can be fixed or removable, and with modern dental materials, they look totally natural.
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Gum Tissue Management
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infectious and inflammatory disease that results from bacteria collecting on the tooth surface above and below the gum line which destroys gum tissues and bone. Dr. Lipinski will work out with you an individualized gum tissue management plan to eliminate infection of the gums and root surfaces.
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Depending on the extent of the disease you may need one or more sections (quadrants) of the mouth to be treated. Treatment may require one or more visits. Gum tissue management consists of two parts: Scaling and Root Planing.
Scaling and Root Planing is done to remove tartar and hard crusty calculus, that is loaded with bacteria, around and BELOW the gum line. A professional polishing or prophy removes only the soft sticky plaque that is above the gum line. It is a method of treating gum disease when pockets are formed around the teeth that have a measurement of greater than 3mm.
Let's look at these two parts in more detail:
1. Scaling
Scaling is procedure that removes toxins, micro-organisms, plaque, tartar, cementum and dentin that is rough and/or permeated by calculus from around, below and under the gum line down to the bottom of the pocket. This is done to remove biofilm, calculus, and toxin down to the bottom of each periodontal pocket in order to obtain a healing response.
2. Root Planing (also known as deep cleaning)
Root planing involves smoothing the root surfaces of your teeth with thin curettes so gum tissue can more firmly reattach to roots that are clean and smooth to prevent tooth loss and sensitivity problems. The procedure makes it more difficult for plaque to accumulate along the root surfaces.
Implant Restoration
Over time your implants will need restoration. Depending on your need Dr. Lipinski will put a white crown or denture so that you can take full advantage of your implant.
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White Fillings
Dr. Lipinski places composite resin fillings that are carefully selected to match your teeth. Modern dentistry has allowed us to combine beauty as well as strength when filling teeth.
This way the restorations are close to their original strength and appearance with composite resins and other modern materials. The patient comfort is always the main priority of the dental team, leading to a positive experience.
Fillings (restorations) are used to replace tooth structure that is decayed. Caries can be detected through direct observation or x-rays. Fillings are also used to repair fractured, broken, or severely worn teeth.
Dr. Lipinski will proceed to cavity preparation, removing any remaining decay and shaping the final cavity. The next step will be the addition of composite-resin filling material, cured (hardened) after with a curing light. The final step will be polishing the filling to adapt it smoothly to the natural shape of the tooth.
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Silver filings still are a very fine restorative material and in certain oral enviroments can last longer than white filings.
White Crowns
Crowns are used to restore both anterior and posterior teeth that have been broken or are at high risk of doing so due to large old fillings or fractures. There are a variety of materials used to design these reconstructions in laboratories. The crowns will look and feel close to your real teeth.
Crowns, also called caps are indicated if a significant portion of the tooth is missing. Usually, extensive decay, injury or root canal therapy, are the reasons when a crown is recommended. Crowns are usually either made of noble alloys, or porcelain. There are many different types of porcelain crowns and Dr. Lipinski will determine which type is best suited for your particular need.
During your first visit Dr. Lipinski will prepare your tooth structure and then take an impression of the prepared tooth, make a temporary crown to place on the tooth, and send the impression to a dental laboratory to fabricate the crown. At your next visit, Dr. Lipinski will test the crown to ensure a good fit and then cement the crown in place. When a tooth is compromised by decay or damage, Dr. Lipinski may suggest a crown, inlay, or onlay. These restorations, made in a lab from fine dental porcelain, will blend seamlessly with your teeth, return the strength that you need for comfortable oral function, and maintain your all-white smile.
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Restoration of Worn Out Teeth
Tooth wear is often related to excessive forces applied to your teeth, i.e. grinding or gritting (also known as bruxism). Other factors may include excessive acids in either drinks or food. In addition, as we age teeth tend to become more worn and chipped. Clenching is often related to uneven contacts of the teeth, causing muscle strain and increased pressure on your teeth.
Worn teeth create that ‘chin close to nose’ look associated with the very elderly. Also cheek tissue folds over, cracks may appear in the corners of the lips and the face falls in, all leading to a prematurely old appearance. Tooth nerves can be exposed and die and gums can become inflamed or break down. Dr. Lipinski will use a number of techniques including bonding and crowns to bring your teeth back to how it was during its glory days.
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Root Canals
Root canal means that the nerve from inside of your tooth is removed.
Root canal therapy is an indispensable procedure in treatment of teeth that are severely decayed, infected, or broken. Root canal therapy can maintain your teeth life saving them from extraction.
Dr. Lipinski will access the pulp chamber in the crown of the tooth and will reveal the root canals contained in the roots of the tooth. The infected nerve is removed and the canals are shaped using special files to smooth the walls and ensure no pulp tissue or infection is left. The canals are then filled with a special material that seals off the root canals.
Unfortunately, after root canal therapy the tooth often becomes brittle. To protect the tooth from fracture, it is recommended that a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy be restored with a post(s) and a crown.
Because of the complexity and difficulty of root canal therapy (due to multiple configurations and particularities of root canal in each individual) this treatment is always a challenge for the dentist. Sometimes is necessary to refer the patient to endodontists specialized in root canal therapy.
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Whitening
Tooth whitening is a procedure that can lighten the shade of your teeth and remove stain or discoloration caused by aging, certain medications, tobacco, coffee, and tea. Tooth whitening will not last forever, so the procedure will have to be repeated on a regular basis.
Tooth whitening can be done at home or in the dental office. The dentist will often take a photo of your existing tooth color to monitor your progress and compare the new lighter shade of your teeth throughout treatment.
In-office whitening often takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete. The whitening agent (again, a gel containing hydrogen peroxide) is applied to your teeth. Our in-office whitening agents require special lights (like laser light) for activation.
Both in-home and in-office bleaching can cause increased tooth sensitivity in some people. This is a normal side effect and usually subsides a few days after the whitening treatments have been completed. Whitening procedures should be avoided if you are pregnant.
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Dr. Stephen Lipinski
2000 Credit Valley Rd. Suite 112
Mississauga, Ontario,
L5M 4N4
Phone: 905.828.9894 |
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