What We Treat
Helping Patients Address Common Dental Concerns
Supporting Your Oral Health at Every Stage
Many dental concerns can affect your comfort, confidence, and overall oral health. At Altus Dental, we provide personalized dental treatment White Rock patients can trust for a wide range of conditions, helping individuals and families understand their options and take the next step toward healthier smiles through preventive and restorative dental care.
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Cavities and Dental DecayLearn More ➝ List Item 1
Cavities develop when plaque, bacteria, and acids weaken the tooth enamel and create areas of Tooth Decay. Early treatment can help prevent discomfort, protect healthy tooth structure, and reduce the risk of infection or more complex dental procedures. Addressing cavities early can often help preserve more of the natural tooth and support long-term oral health through dental care for cavities and gum disease.
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Cracked and Chipped TeethLearn More ➝ List Item 2
Teeth can become cracked or chipped from injury, teeth grinding, biting hard foods, or everyday wear. Prompt treatment for damaged teeth White Rock patients trust can help restore comfort and function. A prompt dental evaluation can help determine the extent of damage, restore comfort, and protect the tooth from further weakening. Early treatment may also help reduce the risk of sensitivity, infection, or additional damage.
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Failing, Missing, or Knocked Out TeethLearn More ➝ List Item 3
Failing, missing, or knocked out teeth can affect chewing, speech, smile appearance, and long-term oral health. Our team can assess your situation and discuss treatment options to help restore function, comfort, and confidence. Replacing or restoring damaged teeth may also help maintain proper bite alignment and support surrounding teeth.
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Toothaches and Sensitive TeethLearn More ➝ List Item 4
Toothaches and sensitivity may be caused by cavities, worn enamel, gum recession, infection, cracks, or exposed roots. Identifying the cause early helps relieve discomfort, protect the tooth, and prevent the concern from becoming more serious. A professional evaluation can help determine the most appropriate treatment for lasting relief.
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Stained and Discolored TeethLearn More ➝
Teeth can become stained or discoloured from coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, aging, or certain medications. Depending on the cause, cosmetic treatments may help brighten your smile and improve the overall appearance of your teeth. A healthier-looking smile can also contribute to greater confidence in social and professional settings.
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Bad BreathLearn More ➝
Persistent bad breath may be caused by oral bacteria, gum disease, dry mouth, cavities, or buildup on the tongue. Finding the source is important because treatment can improve freshness, confidence, and overall oral health. In some cases, ongoing bad breath may be a sign of an underlying dental concern that requires attention.
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Orofacial PainLearn More ➝
Orofacial pain can affect the teeth, jaw, face, head, or surrounding muscles. It may be related to bite issues, grinding, dental infection, jaw joint concerns, or muscle tension, so a thorough evaluation is important. Understanding the source of the discomfort is the first step toward finding effective treatment and relief.
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Sleeping IssuesLearn More ➝
Some oral health concerns may contribute to snoring, disrupted sleep, jaw tension, or nighttime grinding. Assessing your teeth, bite, and oral structures can help identify possible contributing factors and guide appropriate treatment recommendations. Improving these concerns may help support better comfort and overall quality of sleep.
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Gum DiseaseLearn More ➝
Gum disease occurs when plaque and bacteria cause inflammation or infection in the gum tissue. Without care, it may lead to bleeding gums, gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, and other serious oral health concerns. Early diagnosis and treatment can help protect the health of your gums and supporting structures.
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Misaligned TeethLearn More ➝
Misaligned teeth, also known as Malocclusion, may include crowding, spacing, rotations, or bite concerns. These issues can affect smile appearance, chewing comfort, and oral hygiene, making it harder to clean between teeth and maintain long-term oral health. Correcting alignment concerns may also improve bite function and overall comfort.
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Cavities and Dental DecayLearn More ➝ List Item 1
Cavities develop when plaque, bacteria, and acids weaken the tooth enamel and create areas of Tooth Decay. Early treatment can help prevent discomfort, protect healthy tooth structure, and reduce the risk of infection or more complex dental procedures. Addressing cavities early can often help preserve more of the natural tooth and support long-term oral health through dental care for cavities and gum disease.
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Cracked and Chipped TeethLearn More ➝ List Item 2
Teeth can become cracked or chipped from injury, teeth grinding, biting hard foods, or everyday wear. Prompt treatment for damaged teeth White Rock patients trust can help restore comfort and function. A prompt dental evaluation can help determine the extent of damage, restore comfort, and protect the tooth from further weakening. Early treatment may also help reduce the risk of sensitivity, infection, or additional damage.
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Failing, Missing, or Knocked Out TeethLearn More ➝ List Item 3
Failing, missing, or knocked out teeth can affect chewing, speech, smile appearance, and long-term oral health. Our team can assess your situation and discuss treatment options to help restore function, comfort, and confidence. Replacing or restoring damaged teeth may also help maintain proper bite alignment and support surrounding teeth.
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Toothaches and Sensitive TeethLearn More ➝ List Item 4
Toothaches and sensitivity may be caused by cavities, worn enamel, gum recession, infection, cracks, or exposed roots. Identifying the cause early helps relieve discomfort, protect the tooth, and prevent the concern from becoming more serious. A professional evaluation can help determine the most appropriate treatment for lasting relief.
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Stained and Discolored TeethLearn More ➝
Teeth can become stained or discoloured from coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, aging, or certain medications. Depending on the cause, cosmetic treatments may help brighten your smile and improve the overall appearance of your teeth. A healthier-looking smile can also contribute to greater confidence in social and professional settings.
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Bad BreathLearn More ➝
Persistent bad breath may be caused by oral bacteria, gum disease, dry mouth, cavities, or buildup on the tongue. Finding the source is important because treatment can improve freshness, confidence, and overall oral health. In some cases, ongoing bad breath may be a sign of an underlying dental concern that requires attention.
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Orofacial PainLearn More ➝
Orofacial pain can affect the teeth, jaw, face, head, or surrounding muscles. It may be related to bite issues, grinding, dental infection, jaw joint concerns, or muscle tension, so a thorough evaluation is important. Understanding the source of the discomfort is the first step toward finding effective treatment and relief.
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Sleeping IssuesLearn More ➝
Some oral health concerns may contribute to snoring, disrupted sleep, jaw tension, or nighttime grinding. Assessing your teeth, bite, and oral structures can help identify possible contributing factors and guide appropriate treatment recommendations. Improving these concerns may help support better comfort and overall quality of sleep.
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Gum DiseaseLearn More ➝
Gum disease occurs when plaque and bacteria cause inflammation or infection in the gum tissue. Without care, it may lead to bleeding gums, gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, and other serious oral health concerns. Early diagnosis and treatment can help protect the health of your gums and supporting structures.
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Misaligned TeethLearn More ➝
Misaligned teeth, also known as Malocclusion, may include crowding, spacing, rotations, or bite concerns. These issues can affect smile appearance, chewing comfort, and oral hygiene, making it harder to clean between teeth and maintain long-term oral health. Correcting alignment concerns may also improve bite function and overall comfort.