PATIENT EDUCATION

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DENTAL CHECK-UP AND ORAL HYGIENE

Regular dental appointments are crucial for maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. Your dentist will examine your general oral health and look for any problem areas throughout the checkup. Your dentist will clean your teeth by removing any plaque or tartar accumulation and polish them. You should visit the dentist every 6 months. For some Oral Hygiene instructions, please follow the link below...

TOOTH EXTRACTION

Definition

The removal of a tooth or part thereof from the mandible or maxilla. An ideal extraction requires the painless removal of a tooth or associated fragment with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. It should only be carried out after a thorough examination of the patient has been undertaken.

DENTAL IMPLANTS

A dental implant is a metal screw in the jaw that replaces the root portion of a missing tooth. A crown, bridge or denture can be used on top of the implant(s). The benefits of implants include: replacement of the missing tooth/teeth, prevents bone loss, keeps adjacent teeth stable and in position, prevent facial sagging and premature aging.

BRIDGES

Dental bridges can be used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. A bridge are made of crowns on either side of the gap supporting the pontic (false tooth) which are cemented in place.

DENTURES

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures available, namely, complete and partial dentures. Complete denture are used when all teeth are absent, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remains.

DENTAL X-RAYS

Dental x-rays are a great diagnostic tool that can help your dentist see any damage or disease that isn't visible to the naked eye. With x-rays, dentists can accurately diagnose and treat dental problems and be proactive rather than reactive to issues in the mouth.

Mouthguards & Biteplates

Visit us to get a custom-made mouthguard that molds to your teeth. It is correctly structured for your mouth and provides the best fit, which in turn can be more comfortable.

Prevent the consequences of bruxism by wearing your biteplate at night

WATERLASE FRACTIONAL HANDPIECE

Skin resurfacing, wrinkle treatment, and scar revision made easy.

The Waterlase Fractional Handpiece by BIOLASE utilizes an advanced Er,Cr:YSGG laser and water atomization, resulting in faster healing and recovery time.