It's about your total health

Oral health is a direct indication of what's going on literally inside your body. Active dental decay, bleeding gums, bone loss and tooth infections are all imbalances of critical systems, accompanied by inflammation that can affect many other body systems. It's no surprise that general surgeons want a dental health report prior to many surgical procedures. Good dental health with low inflammation and bacteria loads will help your body heal faster and reduce the risk of complications. Also, many medications can cause side-effects in your mouth. Let us help you manage and customize your oral health care.

Care and Re-care

Dr Roche performs a complete check-up exam every year for all our patients. She screens for cavities, soft tissue issues, jaw joint and muscle pain. Our hygienists check for pockets around teeth, gum recession, bone loss, difficult to clean areas, and inflammation. X-rays and photos are taken only as needed to ensure proper monitoring and diagnosis. Your teeth will be carefully cleaned and a customized frequency of hygiene appointments recommended for you. 

Take home quality

At Guardian Dental our hygienists carefully assess your dental care challenges and recommend the tools and tips that will help you. We have tried all our samples to find what works best. Customized care = better health. We can help you manage tooth sensitivity, dry mouth and home oral care.

Other Mouth Concerns

At every appointment at Guardian Dental we are keeping our eyes open for any concerns with your oral soft tissues. Common problems can be canker sores (apthous ulcers), cold sores (herpes simplex), overgrowth of soft tissues - local or generalized, yeast infections. These can often be addressed with medication, diet, and sometimes a referral for further investigation. This is one excellent reason to attend your dental appointments regularly - it's not just about teeth. 

Healthy Breathing

Your mouth (and nose) is part of your airway. We don't get very far without breathing, and common issues like snoring can have a significant impact on our oral health and overall health. We often recommend and refer our patients for sleep assessments to be further investigated with other Medical Practitioners as a first step in the right direction. Please discuss with Dr Roche and her team.

Grinding and Clenching,
​Jaw Pain?

Chronic or acute jaw pain in the muscles and joint can really impact your quality of life. Though the ideal goal is a 'cure' often we are looking for effective management long term. Guardian Dental has lots of options to get you the right help, from custom mouth guards and physiotherapy referrals, to Botox (referral) and swallow retraining with Myofunctional Therapy.