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Specialised services

Endodontics/Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment is the dental procedure used to restore a tooth that would otherwise require removal. This treatment is performed under a local anaesthetic and is recommended when decay has penetrated the nerve inside the tooth or the tooth has become infected.

The treatment itself involves a number of stages to remove the tissue inside the tooth’s pulp chamber. The cleaning of this internal chamber is completed carefully, as all of the infection must be removed before it is filled with an inert material. In many cases, we recommend that a crown is placed over a root canal treated tooth to ensure the tooth is completely protected from any further damage.

This treatment option is safe and made comfortable by using specially developed instruments and anaesthetic. Without root canal treatment, many infected teeth would require removal; therefore many patients credit their smile to this procedure.  

Orthodontics

You may be one of the many people who suffer from crowded or crooked teeth which may severely affect your appearance, function and health. With the use of orthodontic treatment we can now straighten your teeth by gently moving them into a more aligned position improving your appearance, your function and your ability to clean.

It is important that orthodontic treatment is undertaken to correct any abnormalities at an early age. Whilst adult orthodontics is readily available, many patients feel they are too old to deal with the time commitments required to complete a course of orthodontic treatment. It is for this reason we recommend your children be assessed at an early age to ensure that their development is continuing without concern. During your child’s regular visits, we will monitor the milestones for tooth eruption and advise of any malalignment as soon as it's noticed.

Often if concerns are addressed early, this can reduce the need for more complex orthodontic treatment in later years.

If you or someone close to you suffers from the emotional or functional effects of crooked or misplaced teeth, consider visiting us to discuss the various options available. Whilst adult orthodontics is an option, you may be surprised by other treatments that can substantially improve your quality of life.

Should orthodontic treatment be required, we can provide you or your child with a referral to visit our specialist orthodontist for further investigation.

Dental Implants

If you suffer from the embarrassment or discomfort associated with missing teeth, then you may like to know that we have a revolutionary option to improve your confidence and quality of life.

Placement of a dental implant involves a minor surgical procedure, which is conducted under a local anaesthetic to ensure your complete comfort. Patients who receive dental implants report very little to no discomfort during and after their treatment and often return to work or their normal daily routine the following day.

Are you aware that we can replace missing teeth using Dental Implants?

Dental implants are an innovative way to completely replace one or more missing teeth.  This detailed and precise procedure can not only restore your smile but also your self-esteem.

Why replace teeth that are lost?

Missing teeth should be replaced quickly, as movement of the surrounding and opposing teeth will naturally occur at a rapid pace. It is important to make sure the surrounding teeth do not drift from their natural positions. If your teeth do drift out of position, your function and ability to clean effectively may be compromised, as will your smile and treatment options.

What is a Dental implant?

An implant is a specially designed titanium fixture which is placed permanently into your jawbone. Following this placement a restoration will be attached to this implant fixture to fully restore one or more missing teeth.

Dental Implants offer many key benefits:

• They can replace the need for dentures – No more embarrassing moments or unattractive clasps
• Very high success rate
• Permanent, long-term tooth replacement
• Several teeth can be replaced using one implant fixture
• Full arch replacement – restoring all teeth to a previously edentulous mouth
• Restores full chewing ability, allowing you to consume all your favourite foods

Following a referral to our specialist, you will together embark on a careful diagnostic journey which involves a number of appointments. Your suitability for an implant will be assessed and if deemed appropriate, our specialist will carefully choose the type and size of implant along with develop a tailored treatment plan for placing your implant placement. 

During your treatment, our specialist will keep us updated with your progress and you will then return to our centre for the final restorative stages of your care.

This exciting treatment option has improved the lives of many. If you would like to know more about the positive experiences our patients have felt, please visit our smile gallery to read our patient testimonials.

Anxious Patients

Dental anxiety is a very real fear for many. You should not be embarrassed or ashamed of this fear; many experience this anxiety just like you. What is important is you understand there are ways to make your visit less stressful. Many changes have taken place in the world of dentistry and these include the introduction of many techniques that can help you to completely relax during your appointment.

It's fair to say that you may be surprised when you visit our centre. We offer many options to help you remain calm and in control of your fear.

The first step though, is for you to overcome the first hurdle - call us and schedule a time to visit. Your first visit can just involve a chat, this will help us to understand your level of anxiety and assist us in together compiling a plan to help overcome this.

At all about teeth, our team are all about you !

Allow us the opportunity to show you a better path to dental care.

Wisdom teeth extractions

Wisdom teeth are normally the last of the adult teeth to emerge. In most cases, this is likely to occur in your late teens to early twenties. As the wisdom teeth come through, they can sometimes be the cause of concern and some anxiety.

Apart from the normal discomfort associated with tooth emergence, added problems can occur due to the impaction of these teeth. Tooth impaction is the term used to describe the lack of space necessary for the teeth to emerge. In the case of wisdom teeth, this is usually the lack of space left between the 2nd molar and the rear aspect of the lower jawbone.

Is some instances impacted wisdom teeth may never erupt and cause no problems at all, but some patients can suffer problems such as inflammation of the surrounding gum tissues, tooth decay, gum disease, and jaw joint or muscle pain.

It is possible that in some circumstances, your wisdom teeth may require removal and if this is necessary, we will take full mouth radiographs to plan for the procedure. If necessary, we can refer you to our specialist oral surgeon.

Snoring and Sleep Apnoea

You may think that snoring is just an embarrassing problem but sometimes it can be the sign of a more serious condition.  Not only can you experience anxiety and concern, but you or your partners’ sleep may be severely disrupted.

Snoring is caused by the fluttering of the soft tissues at the back of your throat. As you sleep, your muscles relax and structures in the throat partially block your airway, causing the tissues of the soft palate and the tonsils to flap with each breath you take.

Snoring is most likely to occur if you are overweight or have excess soft tissue structure at the rear of your throat.

One option to help reduce snoring is a simple device worn during sleep. A nightguard can be custom-made, which assists in repositioning the lower jaw, opening the airway to avoid the fluttering sounds produced as you breathe.

Snoring - the link to Sleep Apnoea

Sleep apnoea is a serious condition whereby your breathing stops due to your airway being completely blocked. It is common among adults but is rare among children.

When you experience each apnoea episode, your breathing will stop and your brain will tell your body to wake up to open the air passage. This may happen numerous times during the night and you won’t necessarily wake up enough to realise what's happened.  

Due to this disruption in your sleep rhythm you will suffer each day from a severe lack of sleep. Often this condition can go unnoticed for many years and you may have accepted the exhaustion not knowing there could be a possible concern.

Some symptoms of sleep apnoea include:

• Frequent waking episodes at night
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Loud snoring
• Aggressive sleep behaviour – i.e. tossing and turning
• Disrupted breathing, gagging, gasping or choking for air during sleep

Sleep apnoea patients can suffer from many health conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory problems, weight gain, impotency and headaches.

This is a serious and life threatening condition and if necessary we can refer you to a sleep specialist for further investigation.

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