Problems and solutions

Description

Pain to cold and sweet could mean you have decay which a filling would resolve.

If you have more severe pain, which is throbbing and possibly even waking you up at night, this could indicate the decay has progressed close to the nerve in your tooth and root canal treatment may be necassary.

Treatment

Root canal treatment

Description

If you are missing a tooth or many teeth there are a few options in replacing them such a bridge, an implant or a denture.

Treatment

Bridge

Implant

Description

If you have broken a tooth, a filling may be sufficient. But if the broken part is quite large the tooth may require a crown to restore its original function and prevent further breakages. If you have chipped a front tooth, again bonding with white filling material may be sufficient if it is not too large, otherwise a veneer might be necessary.

Treatment

Crown

Veneer

Description

You could be unhapppy with the appearance of your smile for a variety of reasons. If you would like to straighten your teeth, we offer Invisalign and lingual braces which are both discreet ways to align your teeth, unlike traditional metal braces.

If you are unhappy with the shape and colour of your teeth, veneers could be a solution for you. Or perhaps you would just like to freshen up your smile with a whitening treatment.

Treatment

Invisalign

Social 6 lingual braces

Veneers

Whitening

Description

Most people experience bad breath at some point. There are a variey of causes such as the food you eat, post nasal drip, poor oral hygiene or it could be tooth or gum related. It is a good idea to have your dentist check if you have any decay or food traps in between your teeth which can cause an unpleasant odour. It is also important to see a dental hygienist regularily as a build up of plaque, or a coated tongue could be the cause.

Treatment

Hygiene treatment

Description

If your gums bleed when you brush or floss this means they are inflammed, known as gingivitis. This is due to a build up of plaque around the gum line. It is important to improve your oral hygiene as well as see a hygienist regularily as prolonged gingivitis can lead to more serious problems where the bone level in your jaw starts to decrease and teeth become loose.

Treatment

Hygiene treatment