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Whitening

Are you displeased with the colour of your teeth? Have you tried various whitening toothpastes, rinses and bleaching kits from your local pharmacy with poor results?

Teeth tend to discolour with age. This can occur as a result of natural changes within the tooth and also from staining caused by the normal consumption of food and beverages. Coffee and red wine are particularly notorious for staining teeth over time. It is no secret that yellow teeth can make a person appear much older. Tooth whitening has the reverse effect and can rapidly provide a person with a considerably more youthful look. A very safe and effective method of dental whitening involves the use of thin, unobtrusive, plastic trays to hold a professional strength lightening gel against the teeth. This can be performed overnight but is now often done for about a thirty to sixty minutes per day for as little as one to two weeks. In most instances the whitening results are quite dramatic.

Drs. Naylor and Illes have advanced training and decades of experience in whitening teeth. The doctors have used a wide range of whitening products including 'In-Office' power bleaches and 'Light-Assisted' power bleaches such as the popular ZOOM whitening system. Drs. Naylor and Illes keep abreast of the latest tooth whitening systems and techniques through their continuing education. You can feel confident that the doctors will provide you with the fastest, most effective, least costly and safest whitening system available to brighten your teeth.

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Tooth-Coloured Fillings, Inlays and Onlays

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your silver fillings? Do some of your silver fillings appear to make your teeth look grey? Are you concerned about the reported potential ill health affects of the mercury in silver fillings?

Old silver or amalgam fillings tend to darken over time and can develop cracks or gaps. If replacement is necessary, many patients are now choosing a tooth-colored material to blend nearly invisibly with their natural teeth for a brighter, cleaner looking smile. Depending on the situation, composite or porcelain fillings, inlays or onlays can be incredibly durable and amazingly beautiful, offering the best of both worlds.

Drs. Naylor and Illes are highly educated in the area of esthetic fillings. The doctors have the advanced training and experience necessary to safely and competently replace your old silver fillings. Drs. Naylor and Illes have successfully placed, or replaced, many hundreds of composite or porcelain fillings, inlays and onlays for their patients. You can depend on them to provide you with results that look great and last for years.

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Composite Bonding and Fillings

Do you have old, silver fillings that you wish to replace for cosmetic reasons or health concerns? Are you looking for a conservative, more economical cosmetic alternative to porcelain veneers to rejuvenate your smile and restore your worn, chipped or discoloured teeth?

Composite resin can be bonded directly to teeth to correct a variety of problems with minimal to no tooth preparation. 'White fillings', or composite resin restorations, can be used in many instances to replace silver fillings and routinely to fix small cavities before they become large. Composite bonding can also enhance a smile by correcting fractured, rotated, stained, or worn teeth and can be used to close spaces between teeth. The use of composite to restore teeth is very technically demanding as it requires a deep understanding of materials and technique. The most beautiful composite bonding results from layering different resin materials of varying opacities and translucencies. This procedure is much akin to a dental ceramist baking a porcelain crown. The ceramist must incrementally layer and bake various types of porcelain powders to create an artificial tooth which mimics nature. Traditional, basic, composite bonding employs one or two resin materials to achieve a reasonably good cosmetic result but is often relatively easily detected upon inspection. In contrast, advanced composite bonding may require five to seven different composite resin materials, tints and opaquers to achieve an outstanding result that can defy even the most astute observer's eye and rival that which is achieved using the more costly, and time consuming, porcelain veneer method of bonding.

Drs. Naylor and Illes have been educated by many of the world's finest restorative dentists who are renown for their exceptional composite bonding talent. Years of experience and advanced training in this particular niche of cosmetic dentistry has provided Drs. Naylor and Illes with the skills necessary to provide you with porcelain-esque composite bonding that is quite often considered to be the pinnacle of dental art.

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Porcelain Veneers

Are you looking to enhance your smile but are hesitant because of the thought of needing to have your teeth 'shaven down'? Has tooth whitening not provided you with the type of 'white smile' you hoped it would produce? Are you looking for a conservative way to enhance your appearance, increase your confidence and take a few years off your life?

Porcelain veneers are thin, shells of porcelain bonded to the front surface of teeth. They are widely considered to be the ultimate in cosmetic dentistry. Porcelain veneers are wonderful because they can dramatically improve the position, size, colour, and shape of teeth while maintaining the natural translucency and vitality characteristic of teeth. In contrast to crowns, porcelain veneers do not require the removal of a substantial amount of tooth structure. Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a dental laboratory and can provide a permanent esthetic solution in as little as two appointments in just two weeks.

Drs. Naylor and Illes work closely with Master Laboratory Technicians whom they consider to be experts in the field of cosmetic dentistry. The doctors have amassed over a half-century of combined experience and advanced training in porcelain veneer treatment. They have placed hundreds of porcelain veneers during this time and regularly treat, through referral, the most esthetically challenging and demanding patients because of their reputation for clinical excellence. Drs. Naylor and Illes can assist you in transforming your smile into the smile you have envisioned for yourself in your dreams.

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Restorative Treatments

Are you in need of a dentist to restore a broken tooth? Have you put your dental treatment on hold because you haven't felt comfortable with a dentist you feel you can trust? Are you looking for a seasoned restorative dentist educated on the latest techniques and materials?

Drs. Naylor and Illes invite you to meet with them to discuss your concerns. The doctors have nearly sixty years of combined experience in restorative dentistry and advanced training in crown and bridge dentistry. Although they treat patients by referral, Drs. Naylor and Illes have an adult, restorative dental practice and service all of the restorative needs of their patients. Whether you require an onlay to restore a fractured tooth, a composite restoration to replace an aging silver filling, a crown to protect a root canal treated tooth or a bridge to replace a missing tooth, Drs. Naylor and Illes can take care of all of your restorative dental needs.

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Crowns

Are your unhappy with your smile? Do you have crowns that appear opaque and unnatural? Are you displeased with how poorly your crowns blend in with your natural teeth? Do your crowns that have unsightly black lines at your gums?

Crowns are restorations fabricated by a dental laboratory that can be used to restore a fractured or worn tooth, treat a tooth which has been affected by dental caries or protect a tooth which has received root canal therapy. Traditional crowns are made of gold. Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns were later introduced in the 1960's. PFM crowns are fabricated through a process whereby porcelain is baked onto the surface of a gold based shell. The original PFM crowns were designed with an exposed metal collar which was often hidden under the gum tissue. If a person's gums were to recede next to one of these crowns the metal would show as a black line creating an esthetic problem. PFM crowns have an excellent track record, however, laboratory ceramists routinely struggle with making these crowns look natural due to the challenge of opaquing the metal without altering the translucency required to create a sense of vitality. Recent advancements in dental technology has provided a solution to this particular problem with the development of an all-ceramic, or metal free, crown option. The first all-ceramic crown was released to the market in 1989 with its use limited to the front of the mouth due to concerns with strength. Improvements in all-ceramic crown design and manufacture, combined with stronger materials, now permit for the use of these crowns in all areas of the mouth with great success.

Drs. Naylor and Illes work with Master Laboratory Ceramists to ensure that your crowns will appear vital, natural and virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

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Bridges

Are you displeased with the appearance of your partial denture? Would you like a permanent solution for the replacement of your missing teeth but not interested in dental implants?

A bridge is a permanently cemented dental prosthesis which is used to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges fill in gaps which can impair a person's ability to chew and they can greatly enhance the beauty of a smile. A bridge can be successfully used in a situation to replace one or more teeth provided that the anchor teeth which support the bridge are in exceptional health. Although dental implants have largely succeeded bridges as the gold standard for replacing a missing tooth due to their improved success rate, a bridge may still be an excellent choice and they may serve an even greater purpose. Strengthening of the anchor teeth which support a bridge, if structurally weak, is one such additional benefit. Bridges are also frequently used to replace a missing tooth when insufficient bone exists for a dental implant and bone grafting is not desired.

Gold and porcelain baked onto metal have long been the only bridge styles available. However, recent advancements in dental materials have provided the latest option for non-metal porcelain bridges. These all-porcelain bridges are used in challenging situations for those whom demand the highest level of esthetics and for those who wish to have a 'metal-free' mouth for personal health concerns.

The beauty and longevity of a bridge is completely dependent on the treatment planning, skills and craftsmanship of the dentist, along with an in-depth understanding of the appropriate techniques and materials. Drawing on their extensive advanced training and experience in bridge treatment, Drs. Naylor and Illes work closely with a team of Master Laboratory Technicians to insure that you will receive nothing less than the highest quality results.

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Implants

Do you have a partial denture which you are displeased with because of a poor fit, the appearance of metal clips on your teeth or the feel of a lot of metal and plastic in your mouth? Perhaps you have missing teeth and wish you could just start over?

Dental implants give you the opportunity to once again have your own teeth. Fabricated from a medical grade titanium alloy, dental implants resemble small screws and act as tooth roots to replace your missing teeth. Implants can be used to anchor custom-fit dentures and bridges to provide unsurpassed stability and comfort. Dental implants are surgically embedded into your jaw bone during a minimally invasive dental surgery. This surgery has a very high success rate and is most often performed using local anesthetic alone. The vast majority of patients whom have had implant surgery report a high level of comfort during and after their surgical procedures. Following a short period of healing, dental implants are restored in a manner similar to the restoration of natural teeth. Dental implants have been used to successfully replace missing teeth since the 1960's. Today there are patients who have been wearing implant supported teeth for nearly 40 years.

Drs. Naylor and Illes have advanced implant training and nearly four decades of combined experience in the planning and restoration of various types of dental implants. The doctors provide all forms of implant treatment ranging from single crowns and bridges to full dentures. Drs. Naylor and Illes work closely with a team of seasoned periodontists and oral surgeons using contemporary techniques and materials to successfully replace your missing teeth, jaw bone and gum tissue. They quarterback their implant team in establishing your treatment plan, guiding your surgery and restoring your implants. You can depend on Drs. Naylor and Illes to oversee all aspects of your implant care and provide you with results that you expect.

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Full Mouth Reconstruction

Do you suffer from a grinding habit which has caused severe wear to the majority of your teeth? Do you feel that your mouth is in poor health as a result of extensive dental decay, multiple fractured teeth and missing teeth? Have you postponed your treatment due to fear, time constraints or budgetary reasons? Are you now at the point where you feel an innate sense of urgency to treat your teeth before you begin to lose them?

Drs. Naylor and Illes can be trusted to competently assist you in rehabilitating your teeth through a process known as a full mouth reconstruction. This dental procedure refers to the restoration of all of a person's teeth using a combination of crowns, bridges, implants, inlays, onlays, fillings and veneers.

Full mouth reconstructions are arguably considered to be the most complex form of prosthodontic treatment because a high level of expertise is required in various dental disciplines including contemporary esthetic dentistry, traditional prosthodontics, TMJ and jaw muscle management therapy, dental bite treatment and oral implantology.

Drs. Naylor and Illes have nearly a half century of combined experience and the advanced training necessary to successfully perform your full mouth reconstruction. Drs. Naylor and Illes are able to provide you with teeth that look beautiful, feel natural and stand the test of time.

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Dentures & Partial Dentures

Do your dentures irritate your mouth? Are you afraid of your dentures falling out when you speak? Do you dislike the appearance of your denture teeth and your smile?

"Discount" dentures are known to often cause chronic irritation, mouth sores, impaired eating and speech. Drs. Naylor and Illes are experienced in full and partial denture design and fabrication. The doctors utilize advanced techniques to prevent the common problems associated with traditional denture fabrication.

Traditional complete denture technique requires that you approve the appearance, fit and bite of your new teeth without having an opportunity to try your dentures for any length of time. This system often results in patient dissatisfaction.

Drs. Naylor and Illes will often construct a set of temporary 'trial' dentures. Trial dentures allow you to properly assess your new teeth by allowing you to wear your dentures for eating and speaking for an extended period of time. They also provide you with the opportunity to make changes to your dentures. The trial dentures are then used as a guide in the fabrication of your permanent set of dentures. This controlled process helps to ensure your satisfaction.

Drs. Naylor and Illes can make your next set of dentures look and feel as your own teeth once did utilizing advanced complete denture techniques. You can expect your new dentures not to click when talking, loosen when eating or drop when speaking. Drs. Naylor and Illes's dentures are made to be worn and not stored in a drawer.

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Implant Dentures

Are you a complete denture wearer whom suffers from loose or poor fitting dentures? Do your dentures click when you speak? Are you able to use your dentures to eat foods like steak, apples and corn on the cob? Do you worry about your dentures dropping in the middle of a conversation?

Dental implants offer a solution to denture wearers facing these types of problems. Implant dentures provide a wide array of benefits over traditional dentures because dental implants support, stabilize and retain dentures reducing or eliminating the most common denture complaints.

A denture can be connected to dental implants by two types of specialized systems. Screws can be used to secure a denture directly to dental implants. This type of denture is known as a 'hybrid' or 'fixed-removeable' denture and can only be removed by a dentist. Alternatively, a custom metal bar screwed to the implants can be used to support a denture through the use of devices known as attachments. Attachments are built into both the bar and denture to allow a strong connection. This type of denture is known as an 'overdenture' and can be removed at home.

Drs. Naylor and Illes have the advanced dental implant education and experience necessary to guide you through the myriad of implant denture options. The doctors will design and personalize your plan to accommodate your desires, needs and budget. Drs. Naylor and Illes can help give you the quality of life you want and deserve.

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Our Promise

You will never feel "ordinary" with Drs. Naylor and Illes. The exceptional staff at Drs. Naylor and Illes's office will go out of their way to ensure that you are made to feel special in a comfortable setting with gentle touch dentistry. Particular care is taken with the administration of dental anesthetics to ensure your complete comfort. Drs. Naylor and Illes offer early morning (8:00 a.m.) and lunchtime appointments for your convenience to better accommodate your busy schedule. Same day appointments are always available for emergency care. Drs. Naylor and Illes are committed to your care and will accommodate your emergency needs in any way possible. To better serve you, Drs. Naylor and Illes's office accepts and files most insurance claims following your treatment. This will save you from the hassle of dealing with the extensive amount of paper work which most insurance companies require. Are you uninsured? If so, Drs. Naylor and Illes accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Interact debit cards. Monthly payment plans are also available through an outsourced dental insurance called Dentalcard. You can rest assure that Drs. Naylor and Illes will make your experience with them everything you had expected to be and more.

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DR. CRAIG NAYLOR & DR. MATTHEW ILLES - 604.734.4646 - info@naylorandillesdds.com