GENERAL TREATMENTS
Broken Teeth
DENTAL CLINIC TRAMORE PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF TOOTH FIXING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES
Broken teeth are pretty common especially for active people. During workouts, teeth are exposed to the risk of getting hit; thus, getting damaged. Teeth can be damaged in many ways and can have different characterisation of damage according to its extent.
The teeth have layers: the enamel, dentin, pulp and the cementum. Below this is already the nerve. When the damage is only within the enamel, pain is usually not felt. However, if the damage goes deep into the teeth, a stabbing pain is felt. Usually, when the broken teeth can no longer be fixed externally, a root canal is needed. However, there are many other types of treatments for disparate types of damages.
A minor crack is a fracture on the surface of the teeth. In this type of damage, treatments are not required. Next are chips. Chips also do not require treatment. But some maybe advised to find a cure since the damage may get worse and eventually lead to removal of the teeth.
Then, there are cusp fractures. These are fractures on the surface of the teeth. Normally, it affects one’s chewing that is why dental crowns are placed. In addition, there can be serious fractures. This type of damage already reaches the nerves. Serious fractures may lead to infection. Medical attention must be sought as soon as possible. These are just a few of the common types of broken teeth.
CROWNS
Dental crowns are used for people with damaged, weak or decaying teeth. Our highly skilled staff will fit these over your old tooth. Any damaged areas of the tooth are removed before the crown is fitted securely. Crowns come in a range of materials from porcelain to gold, or other materials. If you require, Tramore Dental Clinic will arrange a consultation with you at a time of your convenience, to discuss the full range of dental crown services we provide at our clinic.
BONE GRAFTING
Bone grafting is necessary when teeth have become worn and unhealthy. If you suffer from gum disease, this can considerably weaken the jaw area or alternatively; if you have been injured this can also lead to bone loss. We have a number of years’ experience in providing bone grafting services to a very high standard. You may wish to have bone grafting for cosmetic reasons or to improve your facial appearance if you have lost a number of teeth
TOOTH EXTRACTIONS AND ORAL SURGERY
When your wisdom tooth grows at an angle pushing against other teeth, the only alternative is tooth extraction. When teeth grow in this manner, it can cause pain and discomfort for people. Once an x ray has been taken, we will then determine if you need a tooth extraction and further oral surgery.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS
WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE IN RELATION TO ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES WE PROVIDE
We provide Root Canal Treatments also known as Endodontic Treatment. The root canal treatment involves cleaning and sterilizing the root canal and removing the infected tissue. The procedure is carried out by your dentist over two or more visits depending on the situation. If the tooth has an active infection, antibiotics are prescribed for 3-5 days to reduce the pain and infection. Local anaesthesia is given prior to treatment so that the patient is comfortable.
First of all, a rubber dam is placed around the infected tooth to ensure the tooth is dry during the treatment and to prevent contamination of the canals. After opening the upper layer of the teeth with a dental drill, the dentist will access the pulp chamber of the tooth and remove the infected pulp.
The next step is to clean the interior of your tooth by using a series of small files. With the help of these tooth files, the pulp chamber and canal is cleaned and enlarged. This part may take several hours and may need to be carried out in multiple visits. It also depends upon the tooth that is infected. The premolars and molars have two or three roots with multiple canals, hence the more roots the teeth have, the longer the treatment will take to continue. During the first visit, temporary filling is done after the tooth has been thoroughly cleaned.
