Root canal treatment

This is the means of saving a tooth. Root canal treatment is necessary if the nerve and bloody vessels in the middle of the root (dental pulp) are inflammed or degenerating.

If the dental pulp degenerates completely, the root canal is empty and usually becomes infected inevitably causing an abscess.

Veneer

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of the tooth, very much like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural colour composite material is used instead of porcelain.

Crown

Crowns are ideal restorations for teeth which have been broken or have been weakened by decay or by placing a very large filling.

It is often the case that a root treated tooth may require a crown to protect the remaining tooth as these teeth are more brittle.

Bridges

Bridges are used to bridge between teeth that have a gap left by a missing tooth.

Inlays/Onlays/Fillings

An inlay is made outside the mouth by a laboratory and serves to fill a large hole in the tooth. The material used can be tooth coloured porcelain, composite or gold.

An onlay is positioned on the tooth and builds up its shape.

Conventional Amalgam and composite(white fillings) are also avaliable.

Clearstep

Clearstep can straighten your teeth invisibly and improve your smile affordably. It is a wireless, removable and hygienic appliance. It is easy and comfortable to wear, treats people of any age, and can treat all types of orthodontic problems.

For more information check out www.clearstep.co.uk

Tooth Whitening

Bleaching is the use of chemical agents to produce an oxidation of the discolouring molecules within the tooth. It is not a temporary process. Patients can bleach their teeth externally by applying a bleaching product containing peroxides (usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxoide). This can be done at home under the dentists direction.

Dentures

A denture is a removable prosthesis or appliance (complete or partial) made to replace natural teeth.

Dental Hygiene

Our highly skilled hygienist offers a range of hygiene services in helping to maintain the health of your gums and teeth.

We also offer Fissure Sealants, a painless way of protecting your childrens teeth from decay. Flouride treatments are also provide in the preventative treatment of dental decay.