Treatments

When dentures feel loose in the mouth, a fixative can be used to help stable them. Fixatives can be bought from a pharmacy and applied by yourself. Dentures should be cleaned thoroughly, either with warm water or a specialist denture toothpaste. Shake off excess water. Apply the fixative, however, using too much fixative may result […]

Tooth Development is a complex process where teeth start to form from embryonic cells and erupt in the mouth later. Each process of tooth development begins at different foetal stages. Teeth go through bud, cap, and bell stages before it becomes a tooth that is ready for eruption.

Over time the gum can recede away from the crown, the portion of the crown that becomes visible is known as the crown margin. The old crown can be removed, and a new deeper crown can be fitted to cover this area.

The tooth is prepared, and an impression is taken. A crown is made from the impression and fitted over the tooth.

When a tooth has been lost, the adjacent teeth can be prepared for a bridge. The bridge is made to fit over the prepared adjacent teeth and fills the space of the missing tooth exactly with a porcelain tooth.

An implant can replace a missing tooth. A hole is prepared in the jawbone in stages. An Implant is fitted in the mouth and a healing cap is inserted. When the Implant has healed, the healing cap is exposed, and an implant abutment inserted. A crown tooth is then fitted to the abutment.

A gap in the front teeth (Diastema) can appear unsightly. A quick alternative for treatment is to have the teeth built with composite. Tubes are placed over the two teeth and filled with Composite material. This builds up the teeth, closing the gap. The material is hardened with a bright light.

Discoloured, chipped or cracked teeth can benefit from a veneer. A thin layer of the tooth surface is shaved off. A veneer is made to fit perfectly, protecting the tooth underneath.

Smoking has many effects on oral health. Increased plaque, tartar and staining can occur, as well as furring of the tongue (increasing bad breath), reduced blood flow to the gums which can have the same effect on the heart tissue. Smoking may cause gums to recede, tooth movement, tooth loss and ‘white spots’.

The TePe Proximal brush comes in 7 sizes for cleaning different sized spaces. Click the brush open to insert the head and click down to secure. Insert the head from the inside surfaces or outside surface of the teeth. Use daily to remove plaque and food debris from between the teeth. The brush is particularly […]