Is Tooth Decay Affecting Your Smile?

WHAT IS TOOTH DECAY?

A decayed tooth is when a tooth has become infected with bacteria. If the infection is not removed then it can lead to extensive damage sometimes involving painful abscesses and tooth removal.

The hole created in a tooth as a result of tooth decay is known as a “cavity”. This needs to be restored. A variety of dental materials including porcelain or tooth coloured filled resins can be used to restore the tooth back to its entirety.

Tooth decay (sometimes also known as Caries) is a common dental problem that requires treatment. Antibiotics do not treat this infection and are ineffective until the infection runs deep into softer tissues. Complex treatment is then needed to contain and treat the situation.

If you have teeth that visibly look unsightly and dark it may be due to caries and breakdown. We can help you to restore your teeth back to health and re-enhance your smile.

Prior to considering your teeth for any cosmetic improvement, we will remove any dental decay from your teeth and restore your teeth accordingly. The long-term health of your teeth is of the utmost importance and hence it is vital these teeth are free of dental decay.

Any cosmetic solutions recommended will be based upon creating a healthy foundation for your teeth, gums and smile. In this way we will be able to achieve ultimate cosmetic enhancement, a beautiful smile and healthy teeth.

ADVANTAGES OF TREATMENT OF TOOTH DECAY

• Prevents further deterioration of the tooth.
• Protects the tooth from fracturing.
• Prevents extending infection.
• Prevents pain and inability to eat properly.
• Prevents need for complex dentistry such as root canal treatment.
• Prevents abscesses.
• Prevents loss of tooth and consequently all the other problems associated with loss of teeth.

HOW LONG WILL THE TOOTH DECAY TREATMENT TAKE?

The treatment is very simple and can often be carried out in a single visit. However, additional appointments may become necessary if any additional work needs to be done alongside the removal of the decay. This may involve restoring the tooth with ceramic work.

BEFORE & AFTER Decayed Teeth

We can use a wide selection of the latest state-of-the-art technology and techniques to create a great cosmetically appealing and functional end-result.

How do you plan and design my treatment ?

The process starts with a FREE discovery consultation where we discuss your needs and requirements with a Computerised Photographic Assessment to help you understand the possibilities.

We are at this stage able to assist you with potential options available to you. Depending on your requirements we can customise and tailor-make individual treatments plans to suit your needs and budgets. You can opt for simple procedures to  more complex involved treatments plans to produce your beautiful new smile. Our aim is answer your questions and provide you with the advantages and disadvantages.

We can also  provide you with a computer-aided smile analysis and a hand crafted Trial Preview, to gives you the opportunity to see your smile before we even touch your teeth. We also use Bite Analysis technology to ensure a long lasting, comfortable and a healthy final result.