Restorative Dentistry in Unionville

Markham Dental Clinic Loves Restoring Smiles

A damaged or missing tooth is more than a cosmetic concern — it can affect your bite, your confidence, and your long-term oral health. At Markham Dental Smiles, we offer a full range of restorative dental treatments to repair and rebuild your smile, no matter what condition your teeth are in.

Whether you need a simple filling, a solution for a chipped tooth, or a full tooth replacement, our team in Unionville will assess your situation and recommend the most effective treatment for your needs. We work with patients of all ages and are always happy to walk you through your options before any work begins.

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Fillings

When teeth sustain damage or start to decay, they can put neighbouring teeth — and your overall oral health — at risk. Left untreated, cavities can deepen, lead to infection, and eventually require more complex treatment like a root canal or extraction.

Fillings are one of the most common and effective ways to address this. The procedure involves removing the decayed portion of the tooth and filling the space with a durable material that restores the tooth’s natural look and function. At Markham Dental Smiles, we use tooth-coloured composite resin fillings that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth — no silver or mercury amalgam.

The process is straightforward: your dentist will numb the area, remove the decay, clean the cavity, and place the filling in a single appointment. Most patients are in and out within an hour.

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Dental Bonding

Chips, cracks, gaps, and minor discolouration are more common than you might think — and they can have a real impact on your confidence. Dental bonding offers a fast, affordable, and non-invasive way to correct these cosmetic concerns without crowns or veneers.

Using a tooth-coloured composite resin, your dentist carefully applies and sculpts the material directly onto the surface of the affected tooth, reshaping it to achieve the look you want. The resin is then hardened with a special curing light and polished to match the sheen of your surrounding teeth.

Bonding typically takes 30 to 60 minutes per tooth and requires no anaesthesia unless it’s being used to fill a cavity. With proper care, bonded teeth can last several years before a touch-up is needed. It’s one of the most cost-effective cosmetic and restorative options available.

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Dental Implants

Losing a tooth — whether from injury, decay, or gum disease — affects more than just your appearance. Over time, a gap in your smile can cause neighbouring teeth to shift, lead to bone loss in the jaw, and make everyday activities like eating and speaking more difficult.

Dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement because they replicate the full structure of a natural tooth, root and all. The process begins with placing a small titanium post into the jawbone, which acts as an anchor. Over the following weeks, the post fuses with the bone in a process called osseointegration, creating a stable and permanent foundation. An artificial crown is then attached to the top of the implant, matching the colour and shape of your surrounding teeth.

The result is a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions like the real thing. Implants can last decades with proper care and do not require the alteration of adjacent teeth the way a bridge does. If you are missing one or more teeth, ask our team at Markham Dental Smiles whether implants are the right option for you.

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Bridges

A dental bridge is a fixed, non-surgical solution for replacing one or more missing teeth in a row. Unlike implants, bridges do not require surgery — instead, the artificial teeth (called pontics) are anchored to the healthy natural teeth on either side of the gap, known as abutment teeth. Those teeth are lightly filed down to accommodate crowns that hold the bridge firmly in place.

Beyond aesthetics, replacing missing teeth with a bridge has important health benefits. Gaps in your smile can cause remaining teeth to drift out of position, alter your bite, lead to jaw pain, and even change the shape of your face over time. A bridge restores proper alignment, makes chewing and speaking easier, and helps preserve your facial structure.

Getting a bridge typically takes two appointments. At the first visit, the abutment teeth are prepared and impressions are taken. A temporary bridge is placed while your permanent one is crafted. At the second visit, the permanent bridge is fitted, adjusted, and cemented into place. With good oral hygiene, a dental bridge can last 10 to 15 years or longer.

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