Treatments
Studies have shown that the health of your gums is linked to your overall health. Keeping your gums healthy ensures that they will continue to provide stability and support to your teeth. You can achieve this through maintaining a good oral hygiene routine every day and having regular check-ups with the dentist.
To keep your mouth healthy, it is recommended that you visit the dentist at regular intervals for routine hygiene treatment. The aim of this treatment is to remove any plaque from your teeth that may have built up in your mouth over time. Certain areas of the mouth are more difficult to clean effectively, making it easier for bacteria to become established.
Oral cancer is becoming alarmingly prevalent in today’s world. Prevention and early detection is of paramount importance to stop this disease from claiming so many lives and leaving survivors with devastating facial disfigurement.
An infection inside the tooth is often treated with root canal therapy to remove the bacteria and seal off the inner chambers to prevent this from occurring again. This procedure is highly specialised and requires specific equipment and materials that will seal and fill the tooth canals effectively.
In certain cases, when a tooth has extensive decay and the surrounding tissues have been compromised due to disease, the only solution is to have it removed. This will stop the infection from spreading and relieve any discomfort that it may have caused.
If you think that having uneven or crooked teeth is a life sentence then you will be pleased to know that a modern orthodontic system called Invisalign can straighten your teeth discreetly in a matter of months.
Straightening your teeth has never been quicker and more cost-effective than before. Many adults are undergoing this treatment to correct skewed bites and closing gaps between teeth and enjoying new found confidence with a more attractive smile.
Are you embarrassed of your metal fillings that make your teeth look black when you smile? There is now a simple solution that can improve the appearance of your teeth by having your fillings replaced with white composite material.
The field of cosmetic dentistry has advanced a great deal in recent years, offering patients more natural yet attractive smile makeovers that are minimally invasive and don’t cost a small fortune. One example of this is veneers.
Teeth can be stained by foods, drinks, smoking and certain medications. Teeth whitening is a safe procedure that can lighten the colour of your teeth by using a medically graded dental bleaching agent. Individual results vary and are based on your initial tooth colour and the nature of your tooth staining.
Dentistry offers several options when it comes to restoring decayed teeth so they look natural and attractive after the procedure. Inlays and onlays are two types of restorations that your dentist can suggest if you have a cavity in your tooth that needs to be filled.
Crowns and bridges are two types of dental restorations that can support teeth that are have been weakened due to tooth decay or damaged due to facial injury.
Losing one tooth or several teeth does not mean you have to spend the rest of your life with an unsightly gappy smile while finding it difficult to chew. One solution that can help to restore the function of your bite and improve the appearance of your teeth is a denture.
eople who have been wearing a denture for some time sometimes find that they don’t fit properly anymore. This causes discomfort and difficulty eating, in addition to the risk of embarrassment if they were to fall out in public. This happens when the jawbone onto which the denture is fitted starts to shrink or resorb. One solution would be a have a new denture made, which can fit more snugly in your mouth, but a more permanent solution is to have it retained on dental implants.
Dental implants are a modern way of replacing missing teeth in a permanent manner, giving people the opportunity to regain function and confidence.
To determine whether you are suitable for dental implant treatment, you will be assessed during a clinical examination to ensure you have enough available jawbone into which the implant can be inserted. Some patients who lack the ideal jawbone density will require surgical preparation in the upper jaw known as a sinus lift.