Atlantic Implants and Periodontics
542 Acadie E1A1H9 Dieppe, NB, Canada

Did you know that a Dental Implant is composed of three individual pieces that fit together? The fixture (screw), the abutment and the restoration. 1) The implant itself known as the fixture is a small, screw-shaped structure placed under the gums. 2) Because the fixture itself lies entirely under the gumline, an extender must be placed to attach it to the false tooth. This connector called the abutment is a short, stumpy screw that extends at or directly sits above the gumline to support the tooth replacement. 3) Once the abutment is securely in place and properly healed, a restoration will be fitted to the abutment. The restoration can be a crown, bridge or denture depending on how many teeth are being replaced.

Get to know Dr. Edwards! Q: Where are you from? A: Cape Breton Island ... Q: What was your favourite vacation? A: The two weeks I spent camping in Banff and Jasper Q: What's your favourite food? A: Steak Q: If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life what would it be? A: The big Lebowski Q: If you could only sing one song for the rest of your life what would it be? A: It's a great day to be alive - Travis Tritt or Closer - The Chainsmokers Q: Do you have any pets? A: Yes, two dogs. Finnegan and Woodson. Q: Best advice anyone has ever given you? A: Always have a spare propane tank Q: What book are you reading right now? A: Atomic Habits Q: What's your favourite quote? A: "Don't take life too seriously, no one gets out alive."

Bon 15 août à tous! De la famille Edwards et de l’équipe d’Atlantic Implant!

Gummy smile? There are often options to expose more of your natural teeth, revealing your true smile. We had the pleasure of seeing Chantale yesterday for a follow up appointment and we’re very happy to see that she is thrilled with her results. Thank you for sharing your satisfaction!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Covid-19 Update Our clinic is OPEN and we are looking forward to see you all again! The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority and we have taken all precautions to ensure a safe environment. Our new protocol follows the recommendations from the New Brunswick Dental Society as well as the Province of New Brunswick guidelines. Here’s what you can expect when you come in for your appointment: ... - Patients will be interviewed using the Screening Questionnaire for Covid 19 the day before and the day of their appointment to ensure that they are asymptomatic. - Patients that present themselves for an appointment will be asked to wait in their vehicle and call our office number at their arrival. This measure is to minimize the number of patients in the clinic at the same time. - Upon entering our building, we kindly ask that you wash your hands with the hand sanitizer provided and to wear a mask (provided if you do not have your own). - Patients are to present themselves alone unless circumstances require assistance - Patients are asked to leave any unnecessary items in their vehicles (drink, food, books, tablets, etc) - A staff member will take the temperature of every patient with an infra-red touchless thermometer before being escorted to the operatory. - Our waiting room has been reorganized to follow the social distancing guidelines and magazines and non-cleansable decorations have been removed - You may be asked to rinse with 1% hydrogen peroxide before examination and treatment. This has been shown to reduce any potential microbes in your mouth. - Our dental team will observe strict infection control in the operatory, before, during, and after seeing patients Should you have any questions regarding your protection, a member of our team will be happy to assist you. Thank you for your assistance in protecting our dental team, you, and your family.

To our valued patients, Thanks to the tremendous work New Brunswickers have done flattening the curve, the New Brunswick government announced we would be moving to phase 2 on Friday May 8th. This phase allows for non-emergency dental care to be carried out. The New Brunswick Dental Society will have new safety protocols established in the coming days. In the best interests of our patients and team, we will ensure to go above and beyond these protocols. ... When we are able to re-open, we will be contacting the patients requiring urgent care first. We will then book patients following the order of the originally scheduled appointments. We appreciate your patience during this period and look forward to seeing your smiles in the near future.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter from the Team at Atlantic Implants & Periodontics! We hope you are enjoying quality time with your families safe at home.

Happy National Dental Hygienist Week to our wonderful Hygienists! Thank you Christine, Charmaine, Mylene and Rachel for all you to do keep us smiling!

- UPDATE - Monday evening, March 16th, the New Brunswick Dental Society sent out an email recommending the suspension of all non-urgent dental care. In the best interest in our patients, team and families, we are complying with their recommendations. If you have an appointment in the upcoming two weeks, we will be in touch with you to reschedule. Please note that we will continue to provide necessary post-operative care during this time to patients that have had recent procedures. If you have an emergency, please call the office at 506-852-3007

To our valued patients, At Atlantic Implants and Periodontics, the well-being of our patients, team and community is our priority. We are closely monitoring new developments regarding COVID-19. ... As part of regular operating procedures, our clinic follows best practices to ensure our office is a clean and safe environment to work and receive dental treatment. We take pride in the excellent service and comfort that we deliver at our office. With that in mind please follow the following guidelines if you have an appointment at our office If you are not feeling well or exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath), please call our office to reschedule your appointment. If your symptoms are as listed above and have recently travelled to an area with an active COVID-19 outbreak, please contact your primary healthcare provider or local public health office. Please only allow yourself to your appointment, unless you are a patient who requires assistance, are scheduled for sedation or accompanying a minor. For the most updated information on symptoms and prevention, visit Canada’s Public Health COVID-19 information centre. As always, we’re here for you. If you have any questions about the above or if you require emergency dental care, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Dr. Edwards & Team