Preventative treatments are designed to prevent dental problems.
This can be in form of:
- Dietary advice in order to avoid / stop dental decay, enamel wear, erosion or periodontitis (gum disease)
- Oral hygiene education ( type of tooth brushes, interdental cleaning with floss and/or brushes, Fluoride Mouthwash & Toothpaste)
- Fluoride application where required
- Fissure sealants where clinically required
Regular professional cleaning combined with looking after your teeth and gums well at home will help keep your mouth healthy . A clean and healthy mouth will improve your appearance, help you to keep your teeth and give you fresh breath .
White composite fillings are made of a mixture of plastic and fine glass particles. Direct fillings are placed by your Dentist using a bright blue light that hardens the Composite material.
Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface . It cannot make a complete change, however, it has shown to lighten the existing shade and brighten your smile.
Dental hygienists are specially trained to work with the dentist in giving care to patients .
Inside the enamel (hard outer shell of the tooth) , there is a secondary protection layer called dentine . Inside the dentine is a specific area called the pulp or nerve chamber . The pulp chamber contains blood vessels and nerves to provide nutrients for the tooth .
Preventative treatments are designed to prevent dental problems.
A denture is designed to fill in the gaps left by one or more missing teeth. It is either a plastic or metal plate with a number of false teeth attached to it.
There are a few different treatment options your dental professional may suggest . These include bridges , crowns and implants.
Cosmetic dental treatments include any techniques that restore or improve the appearance of your teeth.