Introduction
Our office is a modern, state of the art facility, designed specifically to offer you comfort and convenience while providing superior service and quality. We work with our patients so they can achieve and maintain a beautiful smile and healthier teeth and gums. Our knowledgeable and friendly team is available to answer any of your questions.

About the Dentist
Dr. Christopher Moore graduated from the Schulich School of Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario in 1994, having previously attained an Honours degree in Biology from the University of Ottawa in 1990. His dental practice currently offers a wide variety of dental procedures including:

• Complete rehabilitations ("extreme makeovers")
• Crowns and bridges
• Implant supported crowns
• Implant supported bridges
• Implant supported dentures
• Cosmetic enhancements (veneers, bonding, whitening)
• Removable dentures
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric dentistry (children)
• Tempero-mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) Treatment
• Periodontics (cleanings)
• Endodontics (root canals)
• Basic restorative dentistry (white resin fillings)
• Dental-phobic patient treatment (fearful patients)
  

Dr. Moore is a firm believer that the dentist-patient relationship is one of mutual trust and respect, one of honesty and integrity, and one where the dentist's role is to inform the patient of his/her options and the patient's role is to decide on the best course of action. Dr. Moore sees his role as not just focused on teeth, but instead as an integrated health professional who is involved in treating the whole person behind the teeth. Dr. Moore works closely with other health care professionals including medical doctors, dentists, ear, nose and throat specialists, neurologists, chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists and other members of the medical and dental community, to help meet the individual needs of each patient. This "patient-first" philosophy has always been central to Dr. Moore's practice.

Dr. Moore's care and skill are well known and respected in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Dr. Moore has been interviewed by local media on numerous occasions, appearing in local newspapers and on television.

Dr. Moore treats a wide diversity of patients, from those who only need regular check-ups to some who have severe breakdown of their masticatory (chewing) system. He has allowed many people with a deep-seated fear of dental work to gradually gain confidence in his care, helping them keep their teeth for a lifetime. Through extensive continuing education, Dr. Moore has remained on the cutting edge of dental technology and techniques, allowing him to meet the needs of all of his patients.

Dr. Moore treats many patients who suffer from TMD (jaw joint pain). Often symptoms such as headaches, ear aches, neck aches, dizziness, fainting, pain behind the eyes, difficulty swallowing, clicking and locking jaw can be related to jaw problems. In many cases, the lower jaw is not in the correct position in relation to the upper jaw, which causes muscle spasms and pain. Treating TMD also involves exploring the issues of snoring and sleep apnea, two serious health problems today. While snoring may irritate a spouse and adversely affect a marriage, it may also be a sign of a more serious condition, sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, which occurs when the patient stops breathing while sleeping, can cause problems including increased blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.

Orthodontics is also a big part of Dr. Moore's practice. If children display improper skeletal relationships of the upper and lower jawbones, Dr. Moore uses safe, effective appliances that can alter jaw growth. Known as "Functional Therapy", conditions such as narrow upper jaws and underdeveloped lower jaws are treated to optimize how the teeth come together. Functional appliances guide the growth of recessive (underdeveloped) chins to allow for consistent and safe movement forward while the patient is still growing. This is preferable to waiting until all the permanent teeth erupt and surgically moving the lower jaw forward. Once the arches are developed and all the permanent teeth erupt, braces may be utilized to straighten the teeth.

Dr. Moore's professional life has been and continues to be dedicated to treating patients using the most ethical, modern, painless techniques available to dentistry today.