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Dr. Craig and Associates (Kingston)

Dr. Craig and Associates (Kingston)

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5 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 1A1Canada

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Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 12:30
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Dentist Consultation
Dental Implants
Braces
Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Dental Crowns
Dental Bridges
Extractions
Root canals
Fillings
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About Dr. Craig and Associates (Kingston)

Gentle and caring dentistry in a warm and welcoming environment is available at this clinic located at Kingston in Ontario, Canada. The team is committed to exceeding the expectations of patients and have a wealth of experience in giving pain free and stress free services to patients of all ages. The latest technology and techniques are used to give the best possible services to patients. Services at the clinic include examinations and hygiene services, children’s dentistry, general dental care, sedation dentistry, cosmetic smile makeovers, implant dentistry, orthodontics and treatments for TMJ disorders.

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Clinic services

Open weekends - Closed on weekends

Dentistry

 

Braces

 

Dental Bonding

 

Dental Bridges

If you are missing teeth and having trouble speaking or chewing, or are noticing strain when biting, bridges may be the ideal procedure to help make your mouth healthy and beautiful again. Bridges literally “bridge” gaps between teeth by filling them with strong, natural-looking artificial teeth. Bridges are semi-permanent – they can only be removed by a dentist – and are comfortable and proven to strengthen teeth.

 

Dental Crowns

Crowns are a type of dental restoration which, when cemented into place, fully covers that portion of a tooth which lies at and above the gum line. In comparison, composite fillings/inlays/onlays are dental restorations that are used to fill in or cover over just a portion of a tooth. Since dental crowns encase the entire visible aspect of a tooth, a dental crown in effect becomes the tooths new outer surface.

Crowns are used to rebuild broken or decayed teeth, to strengthen teeth, and as a means by which to enhance the cosmetic appearance of teeth. Crowns can be made out of porcelain/ceramic, gold alloy, or a combination of both. Dental crowns are often referred to as "dental caps".

 

Dental Implants

Dr. David Craig performs dental implant restoration by attaching artificial teeth to implants anchored in the bone below the gum line. After the anchor has been surgically placed in the jawbone, excess bone and gum grow around the implant, holding it firmly in place.

An artificial tooth can then be attached to the implant. The end result is a strong, secure tooth that is virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.

 

Dentist Consultation

 

Extractions

In only the most extreme and necessary cases—such as when its roots are damaged beyond repair—we may extract a tooth in preparation for a restorative dentistry procedure, such as dentures or implants.

 

Fillings

Gone are the days when tooth trauma and cavities could only be treated with unsightly metal fillings. Today, modern, tooth-colored fillings made of durable resin can be bonded to your teeth for a stronger, more natural-looking effect. Composite fillings are virtually undetectable and require only a single appointment to apply.

 

Amalgam Filling

 

General anesthesia for dental treatments

Also called sleep dentistry, general anesthesia can relieve pain and anxiety by making a patient unconscious during dental procedures. For patients with intense dental fear or those who need major dental procedures, sleep dentistry presents an option that is both comfortable and practical.

 

Hygienist Session

Twice-daily brushings and regular flossing are excellent for maintenance between office visits, but a healthy mouth and beautiful smile require routine general and preventative care to stay that way. Our practice offers general care that includes regular oral examinations and cleanings. Our preventative hygiene services include fluoride, professional breath control, and periodontal (gum disease) treatments designed to help you maintain your smile’s health and beauty. Keep your teeth and gums strong and disease-free. Contact our office today to schedule a cleaning or consultation.

 

Inlay or Onlay

Porcelain inlays and onlays are a very aesthetic alternatives to composite fillings. They have a high degree of strength, and as such, are excellent for restoring weakened back teeth. Inlays and onlays protect and restore large portions of decayed, heavily restored tooth, or teeth under very heavy load (i.e. back teeth). Unlike crowns, they only cover a portion of the tooth, and are therefore more conservative on the amount of tooth preparation required.

They are made with porcelain, customized to your natural tooth shade, and look like your natural tooth. Porcelain inlays and onlays are made from the same strong, tooth colored material that is used for crowns and bridgework. A customized shade makes them virtually undetectable. The main differences between tooth-colored composite restoration and inlay/onlays is that the latter are fabricated using a laboratory process and differing materials, thereby making them stronger and more durable.

 

Periodontitis Treatment

It is possible that in spite of your best efforts you may require more aggressive gum therapy. Like many other ailments gum disease can be quite painless due to its slow progression.

After a thorough periodontal screening and examination we may choose more aggressive therapies aimed at eliminating or reducing the amounts of bacterial poisons and plaque accumulating below the gum line, (generally cleaning and polishing of teeth is above the gum-line). This involves curettage and root-planning and/or treatment with site specific administration of medications to the affected gums. Curettage is the debridement of the soft tissue lining around the tooth. In disease this tissue is chronically irritated by bacteria deep below the visible gum-line and needs to be removed so that proper healing can occur. Root-Planning is the removal and smoothing of micro-amounts of root surface so that a clean and un-infected surface is presented to the healing lining of soft tissue.

These two procedures are generally done simultaneously, may require local anesthesia and are skillfully done by our well trained hygienists under Dr. Craig and Associates prescription.

Gum disease does not happen over night and treatment generally is spread out over time as the effectiveness of a procedure needs to be assessed before the next takes place. Generally your condition is re-assessed in time and joint decisions are made about your next step. The services of a specialist (Periodontist) may be required should surgical intervention be required. Often surgery allows for complete healing of the gum and bone, reduced mobility of teeth and a greatly improved prognosis.

 

Root canals

Each of our teeth contains a long, thin strand of dental pulp—which provides the tooth with nutrients and nerves—that extends down to the tooth’s root. If the pulp becomes infected or injured, the tooth’s nerves die and, often, without endodontic treatment, the tooth dies as well. Root canals are designed to save such damaged teeth.

During the procedure, a gap is drilled into the tooth’s crown and pulp chamber, diseased pulp is reshaped or removed, and the tooth is permanently sealed with a gold, porcelain, or tooth-colored inlay/onlay or crown.

 

Sedation for dental treatments

Oral Conscious Sedation

To relieve the very real and often debilitating anxiety associated with dental phobia, we also  offer oral conscious sedation, known as sedation dentistry. Patients who feel stressed about dental work, as well as those who need multiple procedures performed in one visit, benefit from conscious sedation.

 

Teeth Whitening

Many of us feel that our smiles are most striking when our teeth look especially white, but unfortunately, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and tobacco can leave behind ugly stains. To help you restore your gleaming, bright white smile and to give you an added boost of confidence, we offer many options, such as custom whitening kits. Please contact us today to find out more about these options and which one is best for you.

 

TMJ - Temporomandibular Joint Treatment

Many suffer from Tempromandibular Joint pain or Tempromandibular Dysfunction. Symptoms include:

  1. Pain on opening.
  2. Inability to open wide or move from side to side comfortably
  3. Neck and shoulder pain.
  4. Ear pain, hearing loss.
  5. Ringing in the ears.
  6. Clenching, night grinding
  7. Chronic fatigue
  8. Noise, grating or popping in joint
  9. Chronic Temporal or occipital headache
  10. Chronic Temporal or occipital headache

Treatment of these problems can be complicated.  The cause can often be multi-factorial.  Successful treatment may involve other professionals; Physiotherapy, Chiropractors, Massage Therapy, Cranio-mandibular specialists, and Physicians.
Meaningful treatment begins with proper diagnosis. We will do a thorough evaluation of your problem to determine the best way that we can help and the appropriate therapy.

 

Veneers

An excellent alternative to crowns, porcelain veneers can perfect your smile by masking stains, hiding chips, correcting misalignment, and creating uniformity. Veneers, which are made of thin, customized material, are designed to slide over the teeth, look incredibly natural, are long-lasting, and are relatively easy to apply.

Dr. Craig and Associates (Kingston) - 5 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 1A1,

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Dr David Craig

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Mrs Melissa Price -  at Dr. Craig and Associates (Kingston)

Mrs Melissa Price

Biography:
I'm a hometown girl born and raised in the Napanee area. I became a dental assistant in 2001 and three years ago I had the opportunity to be closer to home and expand my skills as a treatment coordinator. I work with a really fun and caring team. I love to interact closely with all the familiar faces that I've grown up with here in Napanee as well as meeting new ones in Kingston. The best part of my job is helping our patients understand their treatments and navigate the road to better health. My husband & I enjoy walking our dogs and I stay active with the youth in our area through a youth group program in Roblin, which is always one of the highlights of my week.
Ms Isabelle Richardson -  at Dr. Craig and Associates (Kingston)

Ms Isabelle Richardson

Biography:
I attended Maxwell College in 2000 for Dental Assisting and then continued on with my Level II certification at Algonquin College. I didn’t always know that I would love the dental industry until I saw the impact you can make in someone's life. No one should be self-conscious about smiling. My second love is fitness, and that’s how I keep my life well-balanced. I started my career as a dental assistant at Dr. Craig’s in 2002, and my career quickly changed and I had the opportunity to be in multiple positions within the practice since then. Office Management has been my position for almost 10 years now and I love the variety of work and dealing with such a great group of people.

Dr Sungbin Robin Park

Biography:
Dr. Park, who prefers to be called Robin, is originally from Saskatoon, SK. Robin attended Queen’s University to pursue his interests in Psychology. However, his short career as a behavioural counsellor made him consider other directions. While being offered to study psychology in California, his brother, who is also a dentist from the University of Saskatchewan, recommended dentistry in Saskatoon. After four years of exciting and excellent dental training, Robin is very thankful to his brother for his life-changing advices. Robin is excited to have returned to the beautiful community of Kingston. Besides the state-of-the-art dental facilities and professional dental teams, Dr. Craig’s passionate philosophy on patient care provided another reason for Robin to return to Kingston. In lieu with the patient philosophy, Robin’s experience as a behavioural counsellor has helped both him and his patients in his practice of all areas of dentistry, and he is now ready to work with you to address your needs. Robin began his career as a dentist at Dr. Craig's the summer of 2012. Robin is fluent in Korean so he hopes to be of help to the korean community of the Kingston area. He was also a kendo (korean swordsmanship) master and wishes to train at the Queen’s club where he first became the master. Robin is married to physiotherapist Jaimie and have a beautiful son Benjamin.

Dr Payam Fakhri

Biography:
Dr. Payam Fakhri graduated from obtained his DDS degree from the faculty of dentistry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Fakhri has been with Dr. Craig and his team since the summer of 2010. Prior to his DDS degree, Dr. Fakhri obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Computer and Electrical Engineering. Dr. Fakhri is competent in various areas of general dentistry from simple teeth restorations to more advanced treatments such as Root Canal therapy, surgical extractions and esthetic dentistry. In his leisure time, Dr. Fakhri enjoys music and is proficient in several musical instruments as well as DJing, writing and producing music
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