Dental Examination
The most common reason to visit your dentist is for your routine examination. These appointments are essential to your ongoing dental care as they give us the chance to fully assess your mouth, teeth and gums for any issues.
General dentistry covers all the treatments you need to keep your smile healthy and whole. From your routine check-ups and hygiene appointments to any restorative work needed to repair problem teeth, general dentistry is a broad area that focuses on oral health and preventative care.
We have a strong focus on promoting fantastic oral hygiene with patients of all ages. Through regular appointments, we can keep track of your oral health, assessing your teeth and gums. We also provide help and advice on how to keep your smile clean and bacteria-free at home.
With younger smiles, we are firm believers in maintaining a high level of dental hygiene throughout childhood and into adulthood. We have preventative treatments such as fluoride varnishes and fissure sealants to help give young teeth the best chance of a long life.
Preventing decay and gum disease
A large part of your dental care involves keeping your teeth and gums free of bacteria. Build-ups of plaque and tartar lead to bacteria causing issues in your mouth. For your teeth, it can lead to cavities and decay, which can result in more costly treatment further down the line. Bacteria present near the gum line causes the gum tissues to become inflamed, leading to gum disease. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to receding gums and tooth loss.
Restoring your smile
Our teeth are subjected to a lot during our lifetimes so it’s natural to expect a bit of wear and tear. Restorative dentistry involves a range of treatments that can repair teeth with fillings and crowns for any extensive repair work. We can also use bridges and dentures to replace missing teeth.
Hygiene
Hygiene appointments will help prevent gum disease and dental decay. While your oral care routine at home does most of the work when it comes to removing plaque from your teeth, a professional clean will help remove any build up.
Root Canal
Inside all our teeth, there is a chamber that stretches from the crown down to the roots and the soft tissues which includes nerves and blood vessels, known as the pulp.
Fillings
Fillings can repair light damage, whether caused through tooth decay or through an accident. We provide tooth-coloured fillings which are a much more cosmetic treatment compared to the metal alternative.
Crowns & Bridges
For any teeth that need a full restoration, beyond that which can be achieved with a filling alone, we can use crowns or bridges.
Dentures
Having dentures completes your smile, filling in for any missing teeth. Whether you are only missing a few or have a whole arch of teeth to replace, dentures are a reliable, removable replacement.