Providing outstanding dental care to our community.
The dental professionals at Starfire Dental are focused on providing excellent dental care to all
patients. Your family’s dental health is important to us, and we want to make sure every family
member is comfortable at our office, regardless of their age or needs. Our office utilizes the
latest dental procedures and technology to keep your smile healthy and bright.
Mitchell B. Myers, D.M.D., P.C., offers general and cosmetic dentistry for all ages. Dr. Mitchell Myers DMD is known in our community for his passion to make your dental experience comfortable. He prides himself on using the latest high tech equipment and procedures.
Mitchell Myers DMD graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He then attended South Illinois University School of Dental Medicine where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine. Dr. Myers went on to complete a one-year General Practice Residency at St. Mary’s Hospital. On July 18, 1983 Dr. Mitchell Myers DMD opened his private practice in Ottawa.
Dr. Joseph Tadros is a dentist who leads with his heart, hands, and faith. He believes dentistry is more than fixing teeth – it’s about restoring confidence, relieving pain, and building lifelong relationships rooted in trust and compassion.
He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Illinois, where he served as class president and later as University student senate vice president. Throughout his dental school journey, Dr. Tadros was recognized for his leadership, service, and academic excellence. He is a proud recipient of the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) Scholarship and was honored with a recognition prestigious award from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID).
What is General Dentistry?
General dentistry practitioners are the dentistry equivalent of primary care providers: They serve as your top resource for preserving and improving your oral health. Covering preventative measures and restorative procedures, general dentistry involves the application of a variety of useful skills.
What is Family Dentistry?
Our professionals at Starfire Dental specialize in family dentistry and have learned how to treat people of all ages. This is a little different from general dentistry. Our family dentist has specialized training to treat specific ages, meaning their education includes treating children and elderly patients. A general dentist has been trained to perform general dental practices, but they haven’t received specific training for children or elderly adults.
American writer Robert Hasting wrote, “Smile! It increases your face value.” But what if you felt that your smile wasn’t attractive enough to add value to your appearance or personality? Many people in Ottawa are turning to cosmetic dentistry at Starfire Dental to improve the appearance of their teeth and regain confidence. Let’s look at what cosmetic dentistry is and how it can help you look and feel your best in any situation. Cosmetic dentistry is a method of professional care that’s elective rather than essential and can improve the appearance of your mouth, teeth, gums, and face.
Dental Implants
Several common dental problems can affect your smile, including aesthetic issues such as tooth decay and missing teeth. Other serious problems, including gingivitis and root infections, can lead to tooth loss.
Dental implants at Starfire Dental can permanently replace missing teeth thanks to modern dental innovations and techniques. Let’s discuss the types of dental implants and standard practices.
Invisalign is an Easy Fix for Crooked Teeth
Getting straighter teeth is still a dream for many adults. Though braces are a common treatment used to improve teeth alignment, most adults are reluctant to get braces due to their unappealing look and underlying hassles. With Invisalign, people in Ottawa can get straighter teeth without the discomfort of traditional braces.
Teeth Whitening?
Bright tooth enamel makes a person look younger, healthier, and more attractive, so it’s no wonder that across the globe teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure. With professional teeth whitening, patients avoid the expense of invasive cosmetic bonding or veneers to achieve whiter tooth enamel. Starfire Dental’s professional teeth whitening produces amazing results in as little as one hour.
If you suffer from persistent, localized dental pain, you might have a severe tooth infection that requires a root canal to alleviate the problem. Root canals are a common dental procedure at Starfire Dental designed to clean up bacteria from infected roots of teeth. Telltale signs that could indicate that you need root canal treatment include swelling, sensitivity to extreme temperatures, discoloring, and chipped teeth.
Reasons for Tooth Extractions
Even though adult teeth should be permanent, tooth extractions are a relatively standard procedure in specific cases. The following are some reasons someone might need a tooth extraction:
Defective or infected teeth
Infection of the gums
Trauma-related injuries
Tooth crowding
Let’s dive into the procedure, risks, and recovery process for a tooth extraction at Starfire Dental.
What is a Crown?
Just like the cap that covers your toothpaste bottle, a dental crown is a cap that covers your tooth. Typically made of porcelain or metal, dental crowns are placed over teeth to restore tooth function and cosmetic appearance. Here are a few things to know about dental crown procedures.
If you have one or more missing teeth, Starfire Dental can close those gaps with dental bridges. Dental bridges are natural-looking dental prosthetics that anchor to adjacent teeth.
Dental bridges are one of the most commonly used treatments in Ottawa for replacing missing teeth.