General Dentistry in Kitchener

Lackner Woods Family Dentistry uses digital radiography (x-ray) techniques to image your mouth and face for diagnostics and treatment planning. Digital dental x-rays help our dentists detect oral issues that can’t be seen visually during a regular dental exam, such as abscesses, cysts, tumours, decay between the teeth, developmental issues, or improperly positioned teeth and tooth roots. In digital x-rays, electronic sensors capture the images, sending them to a computer screen that we can enlarge and examine. Dental x-rays require very low levels of exposure to radiation, and digital x-ray technology reduces that exposure further. Our dentists and dental hygienists will determine which types of dental x-rays are necessary for your appointment and provide you with all of the information you need before beginning.

Our team of registered dental hygienists is here to look after your teeth, keeping them healthy by keeping them clean. Although you may have a great at-home oral hygiene routine, there are always places that can be hard to reach on your own without the use of professional dental tools. We get into those hard-to-reach spots about twice a year (depending on your oral health and your dentist’s recommendation) to give you a fresh start!

On some occasions, a tooth needs to be removed from the mouth due to decay, overcrowding, gum disease, injury or fracture, or as a preparatory step in orthodontic treatment. Although the thought of having a tooth removed can be unpleasant, our dentists in Kitchener work hard to make extraction a positive experience for patients, with gentle techniques that loosen the tooth before removing it and medications to relieve pain.