FAQs

A regular dental check up is an essential part of your health regime. It is best tomaintain a routine when going to the dentist by visiting every 6 months. You will benefit from regular dental visits along with your own regular cleaning and good oral hygiene which will result in good periodontal health.

Daily brushing and flossing between your teeth is important as it removes plaque from your tooth surface. If the plaque is not eliminated then it can continue to build up and mix with sugars in your mouth to create acid which can cause tooth decay and gum disease.

Aesthetics’ are the main advantage as dentists can blend shades to make a colour almost identical to that of the natural tooth. The filling will be practically indistinguishable from your natural teeth. White fillings also bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, helping to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.

Studies have shown that composites last 7-10 years, except in very large restorations, where inlays, onlays or crowns would be recommended, as they would last longer than composites/white fillings.

A Dental Implant is a device designed to permanently replace missing teeth. Dental Implants rstore full functionality and appearance with a natural looking tooth. The replacement of missing teeth is important to a patient’s oral health and overall well-being.

Anyone who is considered to be reasonably healthy and who wants to replace missing teeth are possible candidates for dental implants. You must have enough bone in the area of the missing teeth to provide for the anchorage of the implants. Some people are missing all their teeth and most of those are excellent candidates for dental implants. Today, we also use implants to replace small bridges, removable partial dentures and even missing single teeth.

Teeth whitening is the process of removing stains and discolouration from teeth to produce whiter, more natural looking teeth. Their colour is improved through a bleaching process to make them look “whiter”.

Teeth Whitening can be very effective for teeth that have been stained by smoking or by consuming staining substances such as coffee, tea, or red wine and also whitens teeth discoloured by certain medications.

No, tooth whitening is not harmful and is one of the least expensive and least invasive dental procedures that can improve your smile.