FAQ
What is surgical periodontal therapy?
If you have gum disease, the first treatment is to have non-surgical periodontal treatment. The gums are then checked again, and if there is persistent gum disease, after discussion with our periodontist, you may have further treatment targeting the non-responsive persistent sites. The treatment, known as surgical periodontal therapy, is undertaken when your mouth is numbed - the gum is pulled back and the problematic area treated, and the gum is then stitched back in place.
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We need to have our mouths checked periodically to make sure everything is in good order
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Dental Checkup
We need to have our mouths checked periodically to make sure everything is in good order
Hello clean, bright, shiny teeth and healthy gums
General Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Hello clean, bright, shiny teeth and healthy gums
You don't want to have gum disease, but if you do we can help take care of it for you
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Gum Disease Treatment
You don't want to have gum disease, but if you do we can help take care of it for you
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FAQs
Yes, we work with 'direct access' to the hygienist - you'll simply have to fill out a short form when registering.
Yes. It is not healthy for your gums to be bleeding, however the problem will probably be something we can deal with. It is best to come in to see one of our caring and thoughtful hygienists or our gum specialist to look into the matter for you.
Bad breath is commonly a consequence of decayed teeth or unhealthy gums or both. One of our team can take all the necessary checks to find out for you and let you know how to resolve the problem.
Usually every 6 months.
Generally yes, dental x-rays are very safe. Often, dental x-rays have the same radiation exposure as eating several bananas or getting on a flight to Spain. There is always a risk, but usually this is outweighed by the benefit - the dentist should discuss this benefit with you.
A dental cavity is usually a hole in the tooth caused by tooth decay, which in turn is caused by certain bacteria in your mouth. A dental cavity may or may not be visible and maybe hidden within the tooth. The dentist will check your teeth and let you know if you have any cavities. Most cavities will need to be fixed, with a filling or metal or ceramic material, after removal of the decayed tooth.