Treatments
Our Treatments
At your initial consultation we will take you through a step by step approach to plan the best treatment available for your individual need. We will take time to discuss your options and costs with you.
General Dental Care
Regular check-ups allow us to see if you have any dental problems and help 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. At each check-up, your dentist will examine your mouth, carry out a mouth cancer check, ask about your general health and any problems you’ve had since your last visit, and offer advice on oral health and treatments.
Sedation
If you’re extremely nervous you may benefit from sedation during treatment. Sedation isn’t the same as a general anaesthetic, you’ll be able to come and go within an hour or so like a normal dental appointment. The drugs won’t send you to sleep – you’ll be awake and able to talk to the dentist – but they’ll calm and relax you so deeply you probably won’t remember much of what happened. You’ll need to make sure someone comes with you to the practice and is then able to look after you for the next 24 hours.
Dentures
Dentures are removable devices fitted in place of missing natural teeth. A full set is used to replace all your teeth and a partial set is used to replace 1 or more missing teeth. Dentures are custom-made using impressions (moulds) from your mouth. They are a custom made device constructed from metal or plastic. Dentures are important if you lose your natural teeth, to restore your ability to chew your food, maintain the appearance of your face and preserve your confidence.
Crowns/Bridges
A crown is a type of cap that completely covers a real tooth. It’s made from either metal, porcelain or a combination of both, and is fixed in your mouth. Crowns are fitted where a tooth has broken, decayed or been damaged, or on root filled teeth, or to improve the appearance of a tooth.
A bridge is a fixed replacement for a missing tooth or teeth. It’s made by taking an impression of the surrounding teeth, which will eventually support the bridge. A bridge is usually created from precious metal and porcelain and will be fixed in your mouth (unlike dentures, which can be removed).
Orthodontics
Fixed braces are made up of bands and brackets that are stuck onto each tooth. Straightening wires run between the various attachments and the teeth are moved. The length of treatment varies between 9 months and two years although complex cases may take longer. The most commonly used fixed braces are made from stainless steel but we also offer an aesthetic solution that allows you to confidently live your life while your teeth are being straightened. These exceptionally clear braces are appropriate for nearly every type of orthodontic need, and work continuously throughout treatment.
Invisalign Braces
Invisalign straightens teeth using a series of nearly invisible aligners that are custom-made to your teeth for comfort. As you replace each aligner every two weeks, your teeth will move gradually towards the final projected position as prescribed by your Invisalign Provider.
Unlike fixed braces, you can remove the aligners and put them back in again at any time – so you end up with the straight new smile that transforms your life.