Routine Check-Ups and Professional Cleaning

It’s important to see your dentist for regular check-ups every six to nine months, or more frequently if you have specific oral health needs.
During your appointment, we’ll review your overall health, discuss any changes in your medications, diet, or lifestyle, and assess how these may be affecting your oral health. This whole-of-health approach helps us understand the bigger picture and tailor care to your individual needs.

Each visit typically includes a professional scale and clean, which gently removes plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) that brushing and flossing can’t reach. This not only keeps your teeth looking and feeling fresh, but also helps prevent gum disease, bad breath, and long-term damage to the supporting bone and tissues around your teeth.

As part of a complete preventive program, dental X-rays are recommended every 12 to 24 months. X-rays allow us to detect problems that can’t be seen with the naked eye — such as cavities between teeth, early signs of gum or bone loss, infections, or issues beneath existing fillings and crowns. By identifying these concerns early, we can provide timely, minimally invasive treatment and help you maintain a healthy, confident smile.

Porcelain Crown and Bridges

Porcelain crowns and bridges offer a strong, natural-looking way to restore and replace missing or damaged teeth.

A crown is a custom-made cap that fits securely over a weakened or heavily restored tooth, protecting it while restoring its strength, function, and appearance. Crowns are often recommended after root canal treatment, large fillings, or fractures, where the tooth needs reinforcement to prevent further damage.

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the natural teeth or dental implants on either side of the gap. Modern porcelain bridges are meticulously crafted to blend with your natural smile and maintain proper bite alignment, helping prevent shifting of adjacent teeth and jaw strain.

Each crown or bridge is designed using advanced digital scans for precise fit and aesthetics. High-quality porcelain or ceramic materials mimic the colour, translucency, and texture of real enamel — resulting in restorations that are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

The process typically takes two appointments:

1. Preparation & Digital Scans – The tooth is shaped, impressions or digital scans are taken, and a temporary crown or bridge is placed.

2. Final Placement – Your custom restoration is securely bonded once ready, restoring full function and appearance.

With proper care and regular professional check-ups, porcelain crowns and bridges can last many years, preserving your smile’s health and confidence.

White (Composite) Fillings

Composite (white) fillings are a modern, durable, and aesthetic way to restore teeth affected by decay, wear, or minor damage. Made from advanced tooth-coloured resin materials, composite fillings are carefully colour-matched to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth — restoring strength, function, and appearance all at once.

Unlike older silver (amalgam) fillings, composite restorations bond directly to the tooth structure. This means less drilling, greater preservation of your healthy enamel, and a more natural-looking result. The material is applied in layers, shaped to match your bite, and then hardened with a special curing light to create a strong, long-lasting seal against further decay.

Composite fillings are ideal for:

• Repairing small to medium cavities

• Replacing worn or chipped enamel

• Closing small gaps or reshaping uneven edges

• Replacing old or failing amalgam fillings

During your appointment, your dentist will gently remove any decay, clean the area, and apply the composite material in precise layers.. Once completed, the result is a smooth, natural finish that’s virtually invisible when you smile.

To help your fillings last, it’s important to maintain good oral hygiene with daily brushing, flossing, and regular professional scale and cleans. With proper care, composite fillings can last many years while keeping your smile strong and healthy.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy (endodontic treatment) is a highly effective way to save a natural tooth that has become infected or severely decayed. Rather than removing the tooth, this procedure cleans and seals the inner chamber — relieving pain and restoring long-term function.

Inside each tooth is soft tissue known as the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When this tissue becomes infected (often due to deep decay, cracks, or trauma), it can cause sensitivity, swelling, or persistent discomfort.

Root canal treatment removes the infection from within the tooth while preserving the external structure.

The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic for your comfort and typically involves:

1. Accessing and Cleaning – The dentist carefully removes the infected pulp and cleans the root canals using fine instruments.

2. Sealing – The space is filled and sealed with a biocompatible material to prevent reinfection.

3. Restoration – A custom porcelain crown is usually placed over the treated tooth to protect it from future fracture and restore full function.

Modern techniques and digital imaging mean that root canal treatment today is comfortable, efficient, and predictable. Most patients report it feels similar to having a standard filling once anaesthetised.

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With proper care, a tooth treated with root canal therapy can last as long as a natural one.