A Dental Implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium which looks like a screw or post and is both strong and light. The implant is surgically inserted into the jaw to support a replacement tooth – dental crown, bridge and removable or fixed dentures. Over time, the jawbone fuses to the dental implant. Implants are a long term solution for missing teeth that feel and act as a natural tooth!
Orthodontic treatment is used to improve the appearance, position and function of crooked or abnormally arranged teeth.
Orthodontic treatment can straighten the teeth and move them into a better position.
Healthcare professionals specialising in braces are known as orthodontists.
Our Orthodontics at A silva dental uses devices such as a brace to correct the position of the teeth.
The length of treatment will depend on how complicated the problem is, but it's usually between 12 and 24 months.
Metal Braces: Traditional metal braces are still the most common type of braces requested by patients. Thankfully, they are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth, using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile. We provide 3m high quality brackets.
Ceramic Braces: Ceramic braces are made of a clear ceramic material, therefore, less noticeable than metal braces. The latest ceramic brackets are very strong, meaning they do not break very easily, and are more comfortable. We provide Clarity 3m brackets and six month smiles clear ceramic brackets.
Internal brackets: These are more discrete as they go in the inside . Our specialist orthodontist will be introducing this system to our practice.
Dental bonding is the use of a composite tooth coloured material, which creates a strong bond with teeth. Bonding can be used for a variety of procedures including white fillings, the repair of broken or chipped teeth, changing the shape of teeth and closing gaps between teeth. When dental bonding is needed we carefully take into consideration the medical and aesthetic concerns that many people have about metal-based fillings and offer full consultation with our patients regarding this matter.
Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems and bad breath. Regular professional cleanings are an important part of maintaining good oral and dental health. We're always looking to offer our patients advice on how to make the best use of toothbrushes, dental floss and inter-dental brushes. For stain we have the latest technology for professional cleaning. ProphyJet will provide our patients with an alternative to the traditional rubber cups with flavoured pumice paste. ProphyJet uses air pressure, water and baking soda, to blast the stains off. It is less abrasive and really cleans the areas between the teeth better. Most people benefit from professional cleanings every 4 to 6 months.
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A crown, or caps, are used to restore the tooth to its normal shape and size. It strengthens or improves the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are placed for a variety of reasons:
- Restore teeth when there isn't enough remaining tooth
- To provide support for fillings, and attach bridges
- Protect weak teeth from fracturing, and restore fractured teeth
- Cover badly shaped or discoloured teeth, and cover dental implants
A bridge is a fixed device that spans the gap between two teeth and replaces the missing teeth. It is supported and retained in position by the adjacent teeth. It is normally used if the supporting teeth are surrounded by strong healthy bone and when the gap is not too wide. Alternative treatments to replace missing teeth include full or partial dentures and dental implants.
Endodontics, more commonly known as root canals, are procedures which are designed to save teeth that would otherwise need extracting. The preventative procedure involves cleaning inside the root of the tooth, which is then filled. The procedure prevents the passage of micro organisms and fluid along the root canal by filling the whole canal system, not only to block the apical foramina (the bit through which the nerve and blood vessels pass) but also the dentinal tubules and accessory canals. Materials we use to fill the root canal system are: biocompatible, dimensionally stable, sealed, unaffected by tissue fluids and insoluble, and nonsupportive of bacterial growth. They are also removable from the canal in case retreatment is needed. Root canal therapy is one of the more common procedures but we also offer endodontic retreatment, and the treatment of cracked teeth and dental trauma.
- Dentures are used for replacing missing teeth. Dentures are either fitted partially or completely.
- Partial Dentures
- Partial dentures take the place of only a few teeth and prevent the others from changing position.
- Complete Dentures.
If all the teeth are gone, patients need complete dentures, which replace every tooth in the mouth. Both types of dentures are removable and usually made of metal and acrylic resin, a plastic-like material that is moulded to fit the exact shape of the patient's mouth. Suction helps hold the dentures in place, so they stick to the gum surface. Like wearing braces or a retainer, dentures can cause soreness at first and take some time to get adjusted to. Also like braces or retainers, dentures need special care. They should be brushed daily with a special denture brush and cleanser and soaked in denture solution when not in the mouth.
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth. Sometimes a natural colour composite material is used instead of porcelain. Veneers improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth. A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured tooth or to lighten front teeth. A veneer can also be used to make a chipped tooth look intact again, or to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable. Veneers are popular with patients because they make teeth look natural and healthy. Because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond, very little preparation of the tooth is needed.
- Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development)
- Normal wear of outer tooth layer
- Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.)
- Yellow, brown stained teeth
What Does Tooth Whitening Involve?
We offer two different Teeth Whitening treatments