Comprehensive Dental Exams
A regular dental cleaning and check-up every 6 months is recommended. Regular appointments are important because we can help spot and review problems early when treatment is likely to be simpler and more affordable. Combining preventative and general dentistry to create a tailored dental plan to your needs in consideration of function, aesthetics and comfort.
Dental exams will include:
- Thorough medical history review
- Thorough jaw joint examination, including joint vibration analysis
- Inspecting your teeth with looking for decay, cracks
- Examination of your bite to assess whether the way you bite is damaging your teeth or causing pain in your head and neck
- Intra- and extra-oral x-rays of teeth, as well as extra- and intra-oral photos to assist diagnosis
- Gum health analysis
Dental Cleaning and Polishing
Brushing twice a day for 2 minutes and flossing daily are essential to remove plaque. However plaque can mineralise and turn into hard deposits called “calculus” or “tartar”, which cannot be brushed away. The surface of these hard deposits are favourable for bacteria to adhere, and can occur above and below the gums. Either our dentists or hygienists do the cleanings and typically takes 30-45 minutes.
Children should have their first dental checkup within six months of getting their first tooth or before they reach 12 months of age. Simple teeth cleanings for children are usually suggested on their second visit or later.
Patients who are undergoing fixed braces treatment are encouraged to have their cleanings during their regular orthodontic adjustments so wires can be removed and reinserted after the cleaning.
Tooth Filling
A tooth filling is a procedure where a dentist fills a cavity or deep fissure in a tooth. We only use white and biocompatible materials such as composite resin or different types of ceramic’s.
The purpose is to restore the tooth’s structure, prevent further decay, and protect the sensitive inner layers of the tooth. The actual lifespan of a filling depends on factors like the size and location of the filling, the patient’s oral hygiene, and any habits like teeth grinding. Proper dental care and regular check-ups can help extend the life of tooth fillings.
Crowns
A crown is a “cap” placed over the tooth to restore its normal shape, size and function. They can strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve the appearance of your teeth. Our crowns are made of full porcelain or 3D printed resin.
Bridges
When missing teeth are replaced with a bridge, the adjacent teeth require crowns in order to support the replacement teeth. A bridge prevents the drifting of neighbouring teeth into the tooth space “created” after tooth extraction to restore functions of teeth, including chewing, speech and aesthetics.
Resin bonded (stuck on) bridges or implants are generally preferred over conventional bridges as they don’t require reducing the size of adjacent teeth.
