Cleaning:
Proper cleaning of the teeth is vital to prevent gum disease and decay. Gum disease (Gum recession) is caused by the reaction of the gums to bacteria in the plaque and is usually noted as bleeding gums. Gum disease is the most common cause of tooth loss.
Fillings:
Tooth decay occurs when the bacteria in the mouth convert the sugar in food to acid which dissolves away the calcium in the teeth leading to a cavity .When a tooth has become decayed it is necessary to repair the damaged part. This is done by numbing the tooth and removing the affected part with a small drill. The tooth is then filled with either a metal (back teeth) or white material (front teeth) White fillings can also be placed in back teeth though they are not quite as durable as the metal filling but they look much better. Feel free to discuss your options with us.
Root Canal Treatment:
(Taking the nerve out of the tooth) The centre of a tooth is filled with soft tissue called the pulp. Occasionally when a tooth has a large cavity or a large filling the pulp starts to die inside the tooth causing pain. To treat this problem the dentist can clean the infected dead pulp from the centre of the tooth and seal it so infection can not gather again. Contrary to popular belief (due to the mention of the word nerve) root treatment is not painful once the tooth has been properly numbed. |
