What Is Fissure Sealing? Fissure sealing is an effective preventive method that involves applying a special sealing material to the fissures (grooves) and pits on the chewing surfaces of the premolars and molars, thereby protecting them from caries (tooth decay). Why Is It Done? The main cause of tooth decay is the bacteria present in […]
Tooth Fluoridation Fluoride is an element whose presence in the teeth strengthens their structure and protects them from caries (tooth decay). Fluoride is built into the structure of the tooth mainly while the teeth are still forming: from birth, when the milk teeth are going through the mineralisation process, up to the age of about
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Tartar consists of hard, yellow-to-brown deposits that form when the dental plaque that builds up on the teeth hardens over time. How Does Tartar Form? Food debris left in the mouth after eating combines with bacteria to form a thin, transparent or whitish-yellow biofilm on the surface of the teeth, called dental plaque, which is
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A filling is a procedure used to replace the part of the tooth crown that has been damaged by decay, by a fracture, or by chemical (erosion) or mechanical (attrition) factors. A filling stops the decay process and restores the tooth’s structural integrity, function and appearance.
Restoring teeth broken in accidents or damaged by enamel disorders. A porcelain veneer can make a tooth damaged by enamel defects look natural again. The veneer covers the entire front surface of the tooth and also replaces the broken part. Sometimes, instead of porcelain veneers, we use white filling materials (composites) in the same shade
Improve your smile by lengthening and reshaping your teeth and closing the gaps between them.
What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment, also called endodontics, is needed when the nerve and blood vessels of the tooth (known as the dental pulp) have become infected as a result of dental disease or trauma. What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment, also called endodontics, is needed when the nerve and
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What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are designed to be placed inside the bone of the jaws. They are used when some or all of the teeth are missing, to replace them without touching the neighbouring teeth.They are contraindicated in cases of weakened immunity, treatment with corticosteroids, blood clotting problems, severe endocrine diseases, rheumatoid disorders,
Crowns cover a tooth that has a large filling. A crown (cap) is an outer covering placed over a prepared tooth, strengthening it and giving it a natural shape.Crowns, also known by other names such as caps or capsules, are ideal for teeth that are broken, or that have been badly weakened by decay and
Replacing missing teeth with a fixed restoration. Apart from dental implants, there are two main ways to replace missing teeth: the first is with removable partial dentures, the second with fixed bridges. Bridges are usually used to replace teeth in different areas of the dental arch. They are often made with metals