Seymour, Deep Cove, Parkgate Village, Dollarton dental news

Dr. Lee Now Offering Therapeutic and Cosmetic Botax

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:58 -0700

Dr. Lee in Parkgate Village Shopping Centre, is please to offer Botox cosmetics as another service for his patients. Botox can be used therapeutically in the large chewing muscle in our cheeks and at the forehead area to alleviate migraines and other headaches caused by tight muscles. As well, Dr. Lee is happily accepting patients who are interested in Botox for cosmetic purposes to smooth out facial lines and have a refreshed appearance.

Supported Implant Dentures - North Vancouver Dentist

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:58:00 -0700

For patients with dentures, Dr. Lee is excited to offer implant supported dentures that are more stable and secure. The surgically placed implants are carefully positioned in the jaw bone and allowed time to heal. We then fabricate a new denture to have a custom fit on top of the implants that are spread out to support the strong biting forces of the jaw.

Gum Grafts - Seymour Dental Centre

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Dr. Lee has performed many gum grafts, called free gingival and connective tissue, for many of our patients who are lacking the necessary "hard" gum tissue to protect their root surfaces from gum recession occurring and thus exposing their softer root surface to the oral environment.

Call us for more information or a free evaluation.

North Vancouver Quadrant Orthodontics

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:59:00 -0700

With using quadrant orthodontics, Dr. Lee has patients who are very pleased with the "uprighting" or straightening of an area of 6 or so teeth that have tipped or moved during the many years of having a neighbouring tooth missing.

This preliminary treatment is done before the placement of a bridge or implant to return the patient's teeth to their proper functional healthy position.

Seymour Dental Centre Celebrating 15 Years in Parkgate Village

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:41:00 -0700

Dr. Lee has been in practice for 30 years with the last 15 years as Seymour Dental Centre in Parkgate Village Shopping Centre near Deep Cove in North Vancouver. He performs all aspects of dentistry including fillings, crown and bridge work, dentures, root canals, whitening, orthodontics and implants.

North Vancouver Orthodontics - Seymour Dental offers Clearline Ortho Treatment

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:31:00 -0700

Dr. Lee and the Seymour Dental Centre in North Vancouver is pleased to offer our version of the Invisalign treatment called Clearline for our patients. For an appropriate candidate, it can be an alternative option to straighten slightly crooked teeth, rather than having full braces.

Dr. Lee is also providing full orthodontic treatment or braces for those patients who require a more involved treatment plan.

What is Clearline Ortho?

Clearline Ortho straightens teeth using a series of clear, plastic, removable Clearliners. Clearline Ortho is the next generation in Invisible Orthodontics.

How many clearliners are needed to straighten a patient's teeth?

The number of Clearliners will vary for each patient’s individual case based on the severity of the case and the desired goals for treatment.

How long does Clearline Ortho treatment take?

The length of time will vary for each case depending on the difficulty.

Overall, an average treatment takes between 8 and 10 months, and is made upof the following steps: You meet with a Clearline Ortho - trained dental professional for a consultation about your treatment.

Based on your dental professional treatment plan and your dental records, a digital treatment plan is generated that shows you the movement of your teeth from the current position to the desired final position.

Once you and your dental professional have approved the plan, the Clearliners are made to custom-fit your teeth, and your teeth only. The number of Clearliners varies for each patient.

You wear your Clearliners about 20-20 hours everyday, except to eat, brush, and floss, or for a specific occasion.

Every two weeks, you switch to a new set of Clearliners. The Clearliners will gradually move your teeth into their final prescribed position.

Complimentary Dental Consultations in North Vancouver

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:39:00 -0700

The Seymour Dental Centre in Parkgate Village offers complimentary consultations. This can be a free second opinion or initial exam to give patients an estimate of treatment and cost that they can review with us. This no-charge exam can be for braces, implants or anything a patient is concerned about.

Success is in Your Smile

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:27:42 -0700

A recent patient, who is a professional man in his early 50's, just had a smile makeover completed to lengthen and brighten his smile. The upper anterior 6 front teeth were prepared and trimmed to be covered with veneers and customed designed by Dr. Lee and full input from the patient. The result was a beautiful natural smile that was youthful and gleamed success for this business man! Come in for a consultation today.

Dr. Lee Now Offers IV Sedation

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:26:42 -0700

For apprehensive patients, Dr. Lee is once again offering IV sedation to ensure patients can manage dental treatments. Alternatively, we still offer conscious sedation using a mild oral sedative and also nitrous oxide to ease patient's anxiety while patients are being cared for during dental procedures.

No-Prep and No-Pain Veneers at Seymour Dental

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:24:13 -0700

A new procedure at Seymour Dental that is a "no-prep" veneer. This is a non invasive procedure that requires no "drilling" into the tooth and Dr. Lee carefully takes an impression that our talented lab fabricates into a veneer or a false front for the tooth. This procedure is not for all patients and a consultation must be made to determine if the tooth and bite in question are appropriate candidates for this procedure. This is a state of the art and painless way to have a perfect smile with no pain.

New Digital X-Ray at Seymour Dental

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:15:13 -0700

Dr. Lee has embarked on probiding a few exciting new products and procedures to augment his extensive skill set. We are now getting set up to provide the latest in digital x-rays to provide a faster and state of the art x-ray system for our patients. Since many patients have been concerned with the dosage of radiation from standard x-rays, we have invested in their health and are now going digital! Digital x-rays are the latest trend in dental offices and we have been watching for the best system with the details worked out. Dr. Lee is excited to offer this new system to all of his patients.

Seymour Dental Patient Care Update

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:24:57 -0800

A current patient with an extremely infected tooth arrived on short notice to see Dr. Lee. His pain was moderate, but Dr. Lee was concerned that extensive infection may affect the patient's heart. The medical profession has shown abscess and other oral infections and bacteria to be a direct link to poor heart health and detrimental heart conditions. The patient was diagnosed with a badly broken down tooth due to decay and needed a root canal or alternatively an extraction. Dr. Lee uses his skills garnered from professional courses, 30 years of experience combined with study groups to help the patient make the best decision possible for their oral health. In our office, we prefer to provide the finest quality of dentistry, in a caring personalized manner, to help our family and friends to maintain their oral health to the best of their ability for their lifetime!

We Cater to Kids in Parkgate

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:47:15 -0800

Dr. Lee can now add his youngest patient to his client roster; a sweet and shy 4 year old was in for her first visit. After explaining what all of our tools and machines were used for in the dentist office, she allowed us to perform her first dental exam and prophy. Introducing her to all the tools in a non-evasive manner and letting her see for herself, being at the dentist was positive experience. She left happily in her grandma's arms with mom smiling on!

New Patient - Old Cavities

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:39:00 -0800

In January we received and treated another new patient in pain, AR, who was 24 years old and from Australia. He had never been to a dentist in his life, which he could recall. The patient had been experiencing pain for quite some time and with proper examination diagnosed a cavity. Not having one in the past, we explained the procedure to him as we repaired his tooth. Dr. Lee felt the remaining cavities could be monitored and the patient could wait for treatment until he was on a dental plan in the coming months. It is important to go to the Dentist for regular teeth cleaning to maintain proper oral health and catch cavities before it becomes an issue.

Toothache in North Vancouver

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:29:00 -0800

Add another new patient to the list for Dr. Lee. CP, a 24 year old young man who had many decayed teeth and a sore wisdom tooth which had yet to be treated properly. After much pain and some research online, he contacted Dr. Lee on Dr. Lee's after hours cell phone nmber provided for emergency treatment. Dr. Lee spoke to him directly, diagnosed the problem and was able to have the patient booked for treatment the next day. The patient was more than pleased with the immediate care and attention he received, in addition to relieving all pain and discomfort.

Damaged Teeth From Thumb Sucking?

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:54:39 -0700

Many kids develop problems from thumb sucking that can create lif-long problems unless treated properly.

P.S. an 8 year old old boy came to see Dr. Lee with a very constricted palate due to thumb sucking and mouth breathing. His teeth were splayed or "bucked" due to his oral habit.

Dr. Lee cemented an orthodontic appliance to correct his bite. His mother was relieved that Dr. Lee was able to interupt his habit and correct his bite!

Need a great denatl Hygenist? Try Seymour Dental in North Vancouver

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:51:00 -0700

In our office, we see new patients weekly and perform a thorough exam including an oral cancer screening by Dr. Lee. During their initial important dental hygiene appointment, our hygienist perfoms a periocharting which is measuring the gum depth around each tooth in six places to detect any signs of gum disease (periodontal disease).

It is always surprising to us to hear patients say that their previous dentist never or rarely did this procedure. Our hygienist continues on to thoroughly debride the mouth of calculus (tartar), which is the buildup that creates gum disease. We discuss each patients specific oral condition and teach them how to best care for their mouth!

What are you waiting for? Please give us a call to book an appointment.

Denture Pain in North Vancouver?

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:45:00 -0700

Mrs. W. a denture patient, arrived at our office with only 2 teeth that were decayed and with ill fitting dentures. Dr. Lee was able to save these remaining teeth, and explained that they are important to keep as a denture anchor and to maintain the existing bone for supporting the dentures. Mrs. W is now free of pain and has a new smile. She is also happy to be able to eat her favourite foods again.

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Gum and bone surgery? Not always...

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:53:00 -0700

Mrs. D is relieved Dr. Lee was able to save her upper left molar that her old dentist said would need to have expensive gum and bone surgery by a specialist oral surgeon or possibly extracted. She arrived at our office after being referred for a second opinion for this tooth that had fractured below her bone level. Dr. Lee was able to save the tooth as he treated it with a gum reduction and bone contouring surgery. The post and pin build up were successful and Dr. Lee placed the crown to protect the whole tooth. The whole procedure was done over a number of weeks to allow healing and the patients busy schedule was accomodated. Mrs. D reports the tooth feels good and is happy the tooth was saved and it cost less money than expected.

Dental Procedure - Osseous (Bone) Surgery

Dr. Gilbert Lee — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:11:46 -0700

A female patient in her 50's (E.G) had osseous (bone) surgery performed on her molars by Dr. Lee recently to help regenerate lost bone from bone disease.

With his innovative technique and state of the art materials, Dr. Lee is performing more of these surgeries each month to help patients have better bone and gum support for a healthier, more youthful smile!

A female pt in her 50's (E.G) had osseous (bone) surgery performed on her molars by Dr. Lee recently to help regenerate lost bone from bone disease. With his innovative technique and state of the art materials, Dr. Lee is performing more of these surgeries each month to help patients have better bone and gum support for a healthier, more youthful smile!