If you’re having sensitivity or pain on eating cold or hot, you might be having a tooth cavity.
FILLING
Cavities develop as a result of sugary foods that remain lodged in teeth and attract cariogenic (cavity-causing bacteria) that break down the sugar to produce an acid that will break down the structure of the tooth and form a cavity.
These require removal of all the bacteria and softened tooth structure and replace it with a filling/ restoration. We provide white- tooth colored restorations and silver amalgam restoration. Both these material have their own pros and cons and are used in different situations. Your dentists will advice you on the best material for your specific problem.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
When bacteria and their toxins from a tooth cavity reach the nerve of the tooth, it can lead to severe acute toothache or chronic mild pain. The infected nerve will require a treatment called Canal Treatment or Endodontic Treatment. This procedure is done in one to three appointments depending on the extent of infection.
The procedure begins with a local anesthetic shot to numb the tooth to be treated. The cavity and nerves will then be cleaned. The infected nerves will be removed and the root canals shaped. A biocompatible root filling material followed by a filling will then fill the space previously occupied by the nerves. It is usually advised to place a crown for a root-canaled tooth.
Dentures
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.
Two types of dentures are available
Complete and Partial Dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain
Teeth Whitening
What is teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to make them lighter. It can’t make your teeth brilliant white, but it can lighten the existing colour by several shades.
Who can do teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening is a form of dentistry and should only be carried out by a dentist or another regulated dental professional, such as a dental hygienist or dental therapist, on the prescription of a dentist.
Onlays
Onlays are indicated when there is a need to protect weakened tooth structure without additional removal of tooth tissue unlike a crown. They are a more conservative option to restore teeth in cases where a tooth cannot accommodate a normal filling.
Crowns and Bridges
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap. Dentists use crowns to restore weak, broken, or decayed teeth. A crown fits over your entire tooth, like a snug hat. To ensure a proper fit, a dentist will need to remove a small amount of enamel before bonding your new crown in place.
A dental bridge is a false tooth (pontic) held in place by the teeth on either side of the gap.
Although pontics can be made from a variety of materials such as gold, typically, they’re made from porcelain to aesthetically blend in with your natural teeth.
