Fillings are used to repair a hole in a tooth caused by decay. The most common type of filling is an amalgam made from a mixture of metals including mercury, silver, tin and copper.
Our expert dentist will offer the most appropriate type of filling according to your clinical needs. This includes white fillings, if appropriate.
Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) tackles infection at the centre of a tooth (the root canal system).
When the blood or nerve supply of the tooth has become infected, the infection will spread, and the tooth may need to be taken out if root canal treatment is not carried out.
During treatment, all the infection is removed from inside the root canal system.
The root canal is filled, and the tooth is sealed with a filling or crown to stop it becoming infected again.
Root canal treatment usually requires 2 or more visits to your dentist.
Scale and polish are where your teeth are professionally cleaned by the hygienist. It involves carefully removing the deposits that build up on the teeth (tartar).
Braces (orthodontic treatment) straighten or move teeth to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work.
Braces can be removable, so you can take them out and clean them, or fixed, so they are stuck to your teeth.
They can be made of metal, plastic or ceramic. Invisible braces are made of a clear plastic.
The wisdom teeth grow at the back of your gums and are the last teeth to come through, usually in your late teens or early twenties.
Most people have 4 wisdom teeth, 1 in each corner.
Wisdom teeth can sometimes emerge at an angle or get stuck and only emerge partially. Wisdom teeth that grow through in this way are known as impacted.
If your wisdom teeth are impacted but are not causing any problems, they do not usually need to be removed.
We can also refer you for private wisdom teeth treatment.
Implants are a fixed alternative to removable dentures.
You can use implants to replace just a single tooth or several teeth.
To fit an implant, titanium screws are drilled into the jawbone to support a crown, bridge or denture.
Replacement parts take time to prepare because they need to fit your mouth and other teeth properly. This means they may not be available on your first visit to the dentist.
More commonly known as false teeth, dentures are fitted in place of natural teeth.
A full set is used to replace all your teeth. A partial set is used to replace 1 or more missing teeth.
Dentures are custom-made using impressions (mouldings) from your gums. They are usually made from metal or plastic.
They are removable, and you can clean them by soaking them in a cleaning solution.
Dentures are important if you lose your natural teeth, as losing your teeth makes it difficult to chew your food, which will adversely affect your diet and may cause your facial muscles to sag.
Teeth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to make them a lighter colour.
Teeth whitening cannot make your teeth brilliant white, but it can lighten the existing colour by several shades.
Standard teeth whitening involves 2 to 3 visits to the dentist, plus sessions at home wearing a mouthguard containing bleaching gel.
You usually need to wear the mouthguard and bleaching gel for a specified period over a few weeks.
Another procedure called laser whitening or power whitening is done at the dentist surgery and takes about an hour.
Teeth whitening is cosmetic and therefore generally only available privately.
Veneers are new facings for teeth that disguise a discoloured or chipped tooth.
To fit a veneer, the front of the tooth is drilled away a little.
An impression is taken, and a thin layer of porcelain is fitted over the front of the tooth (like how a false fingernail is applied).
Veneers are generally only available privately, unless you can show a clinical need for them.
You may assume you should have a dental check-up every 6 months, but some people may not need to go so often, and others may need more frequent checks.
Your dentist should suggest when you should have your next check-up based on how good your oral health is.
The time between check-ups can vary from 3 months to 2 years, depending on how healthy your teeth and gums are and your risk of future problems.
Why do I need a dental check-up?
A check-up allows your dentist to see if you have any dental problems and helps you keep your mouth healthy. Leaving problems untreated could make them more difficult to treat in the future, so it’s best to deal with problems early, or, if possible, prevent them altogether.
What happens during a dental check-up?
At each check-up, our expert dentist should:
examine your teeth, gums and mouth ask about your general health and any problems you might have with your teeth, mouth or gums since your last visit, and give you advice on, your diet, smoking and alcohol use, and teeth-cleaning habits discuss a date for your next visit.
How often should I have a dental check-up?
After your check-up, your dentist will recommend a date for your next visit. The time to your next check-up could be as short as 3 months or as long as 2 years (or up to 1 year if you are under 18).
Generally, the lower your risk of dental problems, the longer you can wait before your next check-up. So, people with good oral health will probably need to attend only once every 12 to 24 months, but those with more problems will need check-ups more often.
Full Mouth Implant Packages
Full mouth implant packages are best for the patients who have numerous missing teeth at both jaws. To provide a clear & hassle-free treatment journey. Just let us know what you need.
What are All-on-4 dental implants?
All-on-4 dental implants have been specifically designed and developed to allow dentists to replace teeth with fewer implants than conventional dental implants. The overall procedure is less intrusive and less expensive.
All-on-4 are fitted with four implants per jaw. These four implants are placed and will then support 12 custom-made crowns. In some cases, five or six implants may be needed to counteract lower bone density. All-on-4 consist of a gum-coloured acrylic base to resemble gum tissues, while crowns can be made of zirconia or porcelain.
All-on-4 dental implants are fitted at a 30 to 45-degree angle rather than vertically as regular dental implants. Angled fitting increases the strength of the implant. It also allows individuals with jawbone loss to have implants fitted without the need for expensive and time-consuming bone grafts.
Benefits of All-on-4
All-on-4 implants, often referred to as ‘teeth in a day’, offer an almost instant solution. Unlike traditional implants, where the healing process after bone graft can take up to six months, temporary teeth can be glued immediately after the implants are placed. Thus, by skipping the healing process of the bone graft, permanent teeth can be inserted 2 months later.
How does All-on-4 work?
It takes a few steps to create a new smile with All-on-4 implants. Here’s a breakdown:
Initial consultation and CT scan. The dentist will assess the overall condition of your mouth and jaw and take a CT scan. If you decide that All-on-4 is right for you, the dentist will take impressions of your mouth. These will then be sent to the lab for the creation of customised prostheses – the jaw and tooth sections or bridges that will be attached to the implants.
Anaesthesia and extraction (if needed). When you attend the surgery to have your implants fitted, the dentist will give you an anaesthetic so that the entire process is painless. If teeth need to be extracted, this can normally be done at the same time. Your mouth is then thoroughly cleaned to remove bacteria and damaged tissue.
All-on-4 dental implant placement. Two holes are drilled at the front of the jaw and two at the rear. Your implants are then placed at a 30 to 45-degree angle and any holes are stitched with soluble thread that dissolves in a couple of weeks. Either the same day or the next day, your new teeth will be attached to the implants. When fitted, all joins are hidden behind the lip and are virtually undetectable.
Affix permanent dentures. Your dentist prefers to fit you with temporary implants for the first six to nine months. This is to reduce bruising and to ensure that less pressure is put on your implants as they heal. Once your mouth is fully healed, the dentist will affix your permanent implants.
What are the alternative treatments to All-on-4?
There are three viable alternatives to All-on-4 implants, and your dentist may discuss them with you during your consultation: dentures, conventional dental implants and implant retained overdentures.
Dentures: Dentures are the least expensive option. They consist of an acrylic base, which is pink or gum coloured, and teeth made from porcelain or resin. Well-made dentures should stay in place without adhesive although this is rarely the case. They don’t prevent further bone loss as All-on-4 do, and over time, they will become looser as the jawbone diminishes. Dentures must be replaced at approximately 5-year intervals.
Implant Retained Overdentures: Overdenture implants can come as a fixed denture or as a removable denture. Both types of implant dentures are better than regular dentures as far as comfort, convenience, and overall health go. Once a person has implant dentures placed, they’ll need to take good care of them like with regular teeth. Overdentures must be replaced at approximately yearly intervals.
Dental implants: Dental implants can be chosen when one or more teeth need to be replaced. They are the most expensive option for those requiring full mouth reconstruction. People with bone loss may require lengthy bone grafts before the implant can be fitted. Unlike All-on-4 implants, where teeth can be fitted the same day, there is a four to six-month healing period between the placement of implants and teeth. The overall treatment time increases significantly if grafts are necessary, and this can add to the cost.
What to do after surgery?
Rest at home and take it easy for the first 2 days following surgery.
Refrain from exercise, heavy lifting and any physical activity for the first week following surgery. Elevation of heart rate and blood pressure may promote bleeding and delay healing. After the first week, and based on the doctor’s discretion, patients may ease back into physical activity.
Do not smoke for the first week after surgery. Smoking may dry out the tissues and delay healing. Smoking can also cause you to bleed more and for longer periods of time.
Please refrain from pulling on your lips or cheeks to inspect the surgical sites. This action could tear your sutures or delay healing.
Take your prescribed medications as directed.
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