Dental fillings use restorative materials to repair teeth which have been compromised due to cavities or trauma.

Dental sealants, usually applied to the chewing surface of teeth, block decay(cavity)-causing bacteria from entering the grooves of your teeth. Most often, the sealants are applied to the back teeth.

Removal of plaque and calculus (tartar) from the teeth above and sometimes below the gum line is critical in preventing Periodontal or gum disease (an infection that affects the gums and eventually jaw bone, which can lead to a loss of gum and teeth). There are two major stages — gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the milder and reversible form; periodontal disease is often more severe. In some cases, gum surgery will be required to reverse the effect of the disease.

Implants are complete replacement of missing teeth. A titanium screw is placed in the bone and after proper healing a crown is placed on top of the implant to provide a new tooth.

If your tooth is damaged but not lost, a crown can be used to restore its shape, appearance and function. You may need a crown if you have a root canal, a large filling in a tooth or a broken tooth.
A crown, also called a cap, is a hollow, artificial tooth used to cover a damaged or decayed tooth. The crown restores the tooth and protects it from further damage. Crowns can also be used to cover a discoloured or misshapen tooth. A tooth that has been fixed with a crown looks and works very much like a natural tooth. Crowns are also placed on top of dental implants.

A bridge is a dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth. It extends across an area that has no teeth and is typically made up of an artificial tooth fused between 2 crowns. (A crown is a hollow, artificial tooth that fits over a natural tooth or a dental implant). The bridge is held firmly in place by your own teeth on each side of the missing one(s) or by dental implants. A bridge is permanent and cannot be removed.

Root canals treat diseases or abscessed teeth. Once a tooth is injured, cracked or decayed, it is necessary to open the tooth and clean out the infected tissue in the centre. This space is then filled and the opening sealed.

A severely damaged tooth may need to be removed. Healthy permanent teeth may also need to be taken out for orthodontic treatment.

Dentures are removable prosthetic devices replacing lost teeth. There are two types of dentures – partial and full. Full dentures are often referred to as“false teeth”.

Oral cancer starts in the cells of the mouth, tongue or throat. In this exam, your dentist and hygienist will feel for lumps or irregular tissue changes in your neck, head, face, and inside your mouth. Your dentist and hygienist will also look for sores or discolored tissue in your mouth.

Veneers are strong, yet thin pieces of ceramic (porcelain) or resin (white filling) material that are bonded to the teeth. Veneers are used to repair chipped, decayed or stained teeth and may help in closing gaps between teeth.

Teeth naturally darken with age, however staining may be caused by various foods and beverages such as coffee, tea and berries, some drugs such as tetracycline, smoking, or a trauma to a tooth. There are various teeth whitening options available, including in-office and at-home bleaching.

Porcelain, zirconia, lithium disilicate, and composite resin are tooth coloured materials that are all metal free and they look and feel completely natural. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing they are also very durable.

A method of conscious sedation where you will feel relaxed and sleepy throughout the appointment and often have little recollection of it afterwards.

A method of conscious sedation where you will remain awake throughout your procedure but will be in a deep state of relaxation while at the dentist office. With nitrous oxide sedation adults are even able to drive home after 100% oxygen is administered to wear off the sedative effects.

Sedation dentistry may also be appropriate for people who:

• Phobia related to going to the dentist
• Bad experience with a dentist in the past
• Particularly sensitive oral nerves/teeth
• Small mouth that becomes sore during dental work
• Resistance to local anesthetic
• General anxiety disorder
• Low pain threshold
• Have a significant gag reflex
• Need a large amount of dental work completed

After becoming a Dentist, Dr. Courtney Mewett was one of four individuals selected to complete a competitive multi-disciplinary hospital residency, recognized nationally through the University of Alberta in Edmonton. This residency provided her with advanced training in many of the specialties of dentistry and allowed her to introduce IV sedation, implants and additional procedures to Henley Dental. She is a lifelong learner and continues her education through the Kois program out of Seattle. Kois trained Dentists set a new standard for Dentistry and study the latest scientific evidence based dental systems that enable them to provide the the highest level of patient care.

Dr. Mewett is passionate about volunteering for charitable organizations that provide free dental care to the impoverished. She has traveled overseas to Uganda with Bridge to Health and to Jamaica with Great Shape! Inc. Locally, she has volunteered with the Canadian charity organization Health Mission Outreach. At the University of Toronto Dr. Mewett was a proud co-chair for Oral Health Total Health which is a federal, non-profit organization committed to advocating, educating, and improving the oral health care for individuals with special needs.

Dr. Mewett is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, and formerly the American Dental Association where she was one of two selected from the University of Toronto to attend the National Leadership Conference in Chicago.

Dr. Mewett lives in her hometown of St. Catharines with her husband. She loves checking out new restaurant and coffee shop recommendations and enjoys finding new hiking trails in the area.

Dr. Radhi is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Ontario Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. She stays on top of the latest research and skills in dentistry by actively taking continuing education courses in Canada and the USA. Dr. Radhi ensures to always bring the utmost care for her patients by attending to their comfort level and concerns. She offers restorative, cosmetic, crowns and bridge work, tooth removal, orthodontics, and complete and partial denture treatments for her patients of all ages.

In her free time, Dr. Radhi enjoys keeping active by going to the gym regularly, doing yoga and pilates, and she is a world traveler. She looks forward to meeting with you and providing you the necessary dental care for your oral health needs!

Dr. John Mansbridge is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and the Ontario Dental Association.

He recognizes a trip to the dentist can be an anxiety inducing experience and so has achieved qualifications in nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation, and IV sedation to ensure the comfort of his patients. Learning new skills with continuing education courses allows Dr Mansbridge to apply the latest knowledge in restorative dentistry (fillings), implants, crown and bridge work, extractions (tooth removal) and root canal therapy.

Outside of dentistry, you can find Dr. Mansbridge hiking, camping and canoeing all over Ontario with his wife and husky. He looks forward to meeting you and your family in the Henley Dental office.

Dr Richard Park was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and immigrated to Canada as a child. Elementary and high school years were spent in many different cities in Ontario including Perth, Cornwall, Collingwood, Toronto, Hamilton, and St. Thomas in addition to Sherbrooke, Quebec and Sydney, Nova Scotia. He did his pre-dental studies at Concordia University in Montreal, and completed his dental education at McGill Dental School, graduating with a DDS in the class of 1981. Dr Park spent the first four years of his dental career as a dental officer at the air force base in Trenton, Ontario before moving to St. Catharines in 1985.

Although Dr. Park enjoys many aspects of General Dentistry, he has a special passion for Orthodontics and the way orthodontic treatment can change a child’s life. He has treated many cases and witnessed patients’ self confidence blossom through orthodontic treatment.

Dr. Park is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, International Association For Orthodontics, Niagara Peninsula Dental Association, and the St. Catharines Dental Society.

Dr. Park and his wife Miriam enjoy spending time with their 4 children and 6 grandchildren. In his free time he enjoys sailing the waters of Lake Ontario. He keeps his sailboat at Toronto Island, and sailing to the Caribbean is still on his wish list. Other hobbies include snowboarding, motorcycling, bicycling, running, and playing guitar.

The VELscope® Vx is a non invasive handheld device that emits a bright blue light which is used to inspect the mouth and tongue by identifying fluorescent patterns: oral cancer cells have different patterns then healthy tissue cells. During the procedure we ensure that your eyes are protected from this light.

Advantages of IntraOral Cameras:

• Instant: you can instantly see what we see as we investigate your teeth, and also what we do when we work on them
• Accurate: we can take a picture of the inside of your mouth for a bigger and better look, and it really helps to track any changes over time
• Easy referrals or second opinions: if we need to get another opinion from a specialist, we can easily take a photo and email it to them with your permission
• Memory jogger: we store these images on your dental record to compare back to later – a great way to really track erosion, staining
• Better planning: together we can discuss the best treatment plan for you as we go – you then decide how to proceed
• Learn more: it is a great educational tool to show you exactly what is going on in your mouth... rather than our dentists merely trying to describe it to you in words!