FillingsFILLINGS-(see above figure) A silver filling (amalgam) or a composite (white filling) is placed on a tooth once the decay (cavity) is removed. Silver fillings are done in the back teeth mainly,. White fillings are done on any tooth. ----------------- DENTAL EXAMS ( including school exams ) Dental Cleanings Digital x-rays Fluoride treatment Sealant is a coating placed on the biting surfaces of the back teeth to prevent cavities for patients up to age 14. EMERGENCY dental treatment |
Dentures & PartialsComplete upper & lower dentures Upper & Lower Partials, The picture shown above is an Upper Flexible Partial, a non-acrylic partial that bends according to your anatomy. It feels more natural and, thus, more comfortable to the patient. EXTRACTIONS Most teeth, children's teeth and many roots are extracted. But complicated cases shall be referred out, like a complicated wisdom tooth. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT of most teeth except the molars and other complicated teeth. |
Crowns & BridgesCROWNS & BRIDGES (see above) offer full coverage of the tooth. The bridge may also replace a non-existent tooth as seen above. They are cemented permanently over the teeth. PERIO-Deep cleaning or SCALING & ROOT PLANNING this treatment is done when a patient has bone loss in the jaws. This treatment is done to prevent the Periodontal disease from progressing; it can progress to the point where the teeth start falling out. SPECIALIST REFRRALS - Referrals are done on a case by case basis. For example, if you need wisdom tooth removal will refer you to an Oral Surgeon.
|