Thistle Family Dentistry provides general dentistry services to Halifax and the surrounding areas. Our knowledgeable team offers a range of dental treatments to meet the needs of our patients, including oral hygiene, fillings, crowns, and more

 
 

Comprehensive Exams
& Screenings

During your check-ups, Dr. Thistle thoroughly assesses everything from the neck up. This includes an oral cancer screening, confirming that all of your tissues, glands, bones, and muscles look and feel normal. Although teeth are very important to us, we know that there are many other important structures in and around your mouth

Fillings

Fillings are used to replace areas of teeth that have a cavity. The material used is a composite resin that matches the colour of your teeth. A patient will require a filling if there is a cavity within the tooth, if an old filling has begun to break down, or if there is damage to the tooth

Root Canals

Root canals are required when the nerve inside a tooth becomes irreversibly damaged, causing inflammation, and/or infection, and/or pain. Dr. Thistle can treat almost any tooth requiring a root canal and only refer to specialists (Endodontists) in very complicated situations. In most cases, a root canal can save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted

 

Jaw Pain & Headaches

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders involve the jaw joints but are often associated with pain in many areas of the head and neck, and can even affect the shoulders and beyond. While TMJ disorders can involve a combination of factors, clenching and grinding (bruxism) is a common contributor. Successful use of occlusal splints (bite plates), which are usually worn at night, means less discomfort from your condition and a better night’s sleep!

Crowns & Bridges

Crowns are usually used to improve the strength, appearance, and longevity of a tooth. They are recommended when there are cracks in the tooth, when the tooth structure is severely compromised by a large cavity or fractured from old fillings, or when a tooth has had root canal treatment. A crown fits like a helmet over your tooth and prevents new or further fractures. Crowns are made most often from a strong ceramic material that will match your tooth.

Bridges involve fusing an artificial ceramic tooth between two crowns that are placed over the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth space. Bridges are designed to be a long-term, fixated replacement for missing teeth

Dentures

Complete dentures can be made if you are missing all of your teeth, while partial dentures can be made if you are missing some of your teeth. There are many different types of complete and partial dentures that can be created to suit your needs. Generally, complete dentures are held in place by the gums and suction from the roof of the mouth, and occasional dental implants. Partial dentures use the remaining teeth to help keep them stable

 

Oral Surgery

Dr. Thistle offers different types of oral surgeries depending on your needs, ranging from extraction and biopsies to wisdom teeth and bone surgeries

Preventative Care

The cleanliness of your mouth is important to ensure the longevity, beauty, and comfort of your smile, as well as to protect your overall health. The presence of disease and many germs (bacteria) in your mouth is very unhealthy for the rest of your body.

We explain the reasons for and importance of establishing and maintaining good oral hygiene, educating our patients to effectively practice this hygiene care at home. We advocate for exceptional care of your mouth, which is paramount to achieving both comfort and confidence in your smile