General Dentistry
Serving Edmonton, Alberta
In addition to providing a myriad of cosmetic dentistry services to better the aesthetic appeal of our patients’ smiles, Dr. Christine Fialka-Eshenko provides general dentistry services to meet hygienic and preventative needs. Even those who practice pristine oral care for their teeth and gums should visit twice a year for cleanings and oral cancer screenings to ensure optimal oral health.
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the pharynx area of the throat. If detected early, survival rate can be upwards of 80%; however, if caught during late stages, the 5-year survival rate is only 22%.
Even though an oral cancer screening is performed during routine oral examinations, two-thirds of oral cancer cases are diagnosed in late stages. It is vital to select a dentist who provides oral cancer screening services to prevent and win any battle against this deadly disease.
In order to facilitate and effectively diagnose oral cancer, we use VELscope®, a revolutionary, handheld device that facilitates the early discovery of surface abnormalities, which may be, or may lead to, oral cancer. This screening is performed in less than two minutes, at minimal cost per-patient, and without involving rinses or stains.
LVI Hygiene Program
Our wonderful and talented Registered Dental Hygienist Heidi is a graduate of the LVI Hygiene program, a three-day course designed to further the education and training of dentists and hygienists. Students are trained in:
- The latest technologies of general dentistry care
- Understanding the connection between periodontal health and its systemic implications
- Effectively manage patient treatment priorities
- Neuromuscular dentistry
- Soft tissue laser utilization in treatment of periodontal disease
Periodontics
Healthy gums are an essential aspect to your oral health. If you are the victim of periodontal disease, many cosmetic dentistry procedures and general dentistry procedures cannot be performed, such as dental implants, thus compromising your entire oral health.
Symptoms of periodontitis include:
- Swollen gums
- Tender gums
- Red or purplish gums
- Constant bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth
- Loose teeth
- Pus between your teeth and gums
- Receding gums
- Development of new spaces between your teeth
We treat periodontitis with Periowave®, a quick and painless technology that effectively kills gum disease bacteria. This is a far superior treatment option to other periodontitis treatment methods because:
- It is painless, reduces bleeding and facilitates the healthy regrowth of gums
- Site-specific
- Safe
- Non-antibiotic, allowing those sensitive to antibiotics or allergic to receive treatment
Dr. Christine Fialka-Eshenko serves the cosmetic and general dentistry needs of the Edmonton, Alberta area. If you would like to schedule an oral cancer screening or suspect you may have periodontitis, please contact us today to schedule your personal consultation.
