General Dentistry
Root Canal
A tooth that has been damaged due to trauma or infected due to decay or abscess may need root canal treatment. The decay is removed, a rubber filling is placed in the root(s) of the tooth, then this is restored with a normal filling. It is sometimes recommended that the tooth is crowned after this treatment. As always your dentist will talk you through the procedure in detail.
Fillings
Fillings are used to ‘fill’a cavity caused be decay. We use both Composite (white) and Amalgam (Silver) fillings. Composite fillings are much less obvious and primarily used in the smile line, Amalgam fillings are tougher and better suited to molar teeth. Your clinician will give you detailed advice on which is best for you.
Bridges
In cases where teeth are missing, bridges can fill the gap where there is no longer a tooth, restoring the biting function that area of the mouth. Bridges are usually tooth colour and will match to your existing teeth.
Crowns
Crowns are sometimes described as a cap which covers the whole tooth surface. When a tooth has been extensively restored, or has broken down, a crown will protect the remaining tooth, leaving this fully functional in the mouth. Material for crowns can vary from full porcelain, porcelain bonded to metal, gold and alloy mix. Porcelain crowns can be matched to the colour of your existing teeth. The best treatment options for you can be discussed with your dentist.