Dental Sealants:
Dental sealants are usually placed on the back teeth, the premolars and molars. A dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth used to prevent tooth decay. The sealant bonds quickly into the depressions and grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas from tooth decay by “sealing out” plaque and food.
The Canadian Dental Association provides more information on dental procedures. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about treatments available to you.
Fillings:
Fillings are the most common type of dental restoration for cavities, cracked or broken teeth. Teeth can become worn down due to nail-biting or grinding. Fillings may also be used if there is gum recession or abrasion resulting in the loss of tooth structure, most often from your toothbrush.
Once the decayed portion of the tooth is removed, it can be filled with gold, silver amalgam, or tooth-colored plastic and glass materials called composite resin fillings The fillings are placed directly in a hole in a tooth, carved to resemble the original shape of the tooth. The filling is then allowed to harden inside the hole to restore the form and function of the tooth as well as relieve the pain associated with the cavity.
Indirect Fillings
Indirect fillings made in a laboratory are known as inlays and onlays. With proper care they are more durable than direct fillings. They are also more aesthetically pleasing because they are built by a laboratory technician on a lab bench without the difficulties by the time constraint and the access we have while working in your mouth.
The Canadian Dental Association provides more information on dental procedures. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about treatments available to you.
Patient Information:
Welcome! We’re delighted you’ve chosen Kopec Dental in partnership with Canada Place Dental for your oral health care. Dr. Perry Kopec, DMD and the team at Kopec Dental invite you to participate in dental care the way it should be.
Dr. Perry Kopec and the Kopec Dental team insist on a collaborative approach to dentistry and your oral health and hygiene. We want you to be aware and knowledgeable about your options for restorative and cosmetic treatments. It is important to us that you are well-informed and understand your treatment, especially in more complex procedures.
Most importantly, we want your appointment to be a pleasant one. We’re ready to help you with questions about scheduling, financial policy and insurance, to make that part of the process as simple and understandable as possible.
There is nothing more important to your overall health than your oral hygiene. We also help you to maintain your own health with a regular hygiene schedule. We offer convenient patient alerts to keep your oral health top of mind. We offer phone call, text message, email and postcard appointment alerts and reminders. Let us know how you want to receive your appointment information!
We are conveniently located in the downtown core of Calgary, AB. Our office can be found in Canada Place Dental, on the plus 15 level of the Canada Place office tower. We will have you in and out in the hour for your hygiene visit. There will be little disruption to your work schedule.
New patients are always welcome! We’ll help you determine an appropriate hygiene schedule and work with your previous dentist to obtain your existing x-rays and treatment plan.
We also do our very best to accommodate any dental emergencies. We know how uncomfortable it can be when a tooth is causing pain, and we will see you as soon as is possible, or find an alternative solution. Often one of our partners in Canada Place Dental, Dr. Albert Lui, BSc, DDS or Dr. Murray Hennings, DMD will be able to treat you if our team is not.
Stop in to chat or contact us to book your appointment!
Our Services:
General dentistry
General dentistry services include treatments for restorative dentistry includes bonding, bridges, crowns, dental sealants, fillings including inlays and onlays, root canals, tooth extractions, and implants if necessary. Tooth restorations are the various ways we can replace or restore missing teeth or missing parts of the tooth structure. Tooth structure can be missing due to decay, deterioration of a previously placed restoration, or fracture of a tooth. Employing good personal hygiene habits through oral care skills and diet are the best ways to avoid undergoing a restorative procedure.
Cosmetic dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is about boosting your self-confidence and your morale by improving the appearance of your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry services include porcelain veneers and crowns, teeth whitening, and lasering gums or cold sores. We also have the ability to treat snoring. Sometimes, the location, shape, size and colour of your teeth could be detrimental to the overall aesthetics of your smile. Teeth in the wrong position often leads to cavities or gum disease due to an increased difficulty in caring for them. Orthodontic work may be necessary to correct the location and position of your teeth. Once in their proper location, your teeth will be much easier to clean and maintain.
Health and Hygiene:
Your health and hygiene is our priority. We recommend our patients visit their dental team twice a year to maintain an excellent standard of care in dental hygiene and overall health.
Your health and hygiene require constant care – bacteria will always fight back! We encourage you to join in a schedule that enables our hygienists to keep harmful bacteria in check. Without a regular hygiene schedule, you may experience more pain or a longer appointment time in your next visit. No one wants that!
Each visit your hygienist will thoroughly clean the hard, calcified plaque deposits off all surfaces of your teeth. These deposits can cause periodontal disease, and may lead to tooth loss. The bacteria in these plaque deposits can also play a role in many other diseases throughout the body.
We suggest patients with active disease like tooth decay or periodontal disease visit every three months until we can bring the disease under control. We also recommend more frequent care for patients with active systemic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, prosthetic joints or for smokers to achieve their best oral health and hygiene.
The Canadian Dental Association provides more great resources on caring for your oral health and hygiene. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your oral health and hygiene.
