Georgetown 2298 NSW
General Treatments
White Fillings
If you require a filling in your tooth, a cosmetic option would be to choose a white filling material that matches the shade of your surrounding natural teeth. You can also have any existing metallic fillings replaced with tooth-coloured or ‘white’ fillings. This will allow you to smile without a metallic glint in sight, giving your teeth a more natural appearance overall. Here is how white fillings work:
- This is a safe procedure that entails the removal of any decay from your tooth, and taking out the metal or amalgam fillings if you are having them replaced.
- The new filling is made from a very hard tooth-coloured substance and will withstand the forces in your mouth when you bite and chew over a long period of time.
- The restoration is completed in one visit and your fillings will not be visible when you smile.
Life Benefits
- Natural-looking restoration.
- Improved cosmetic appearance of filled teeth while still being able to bite and chew as usual.
- Hard-wearing restorative solution.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected through tooth decay or damaged by an injury to your mouth. This infection may spread through the root canal system and could eventually lead to an abscess, causing a great deal of discomfort. If root canal treatment is not carried out, the tooth may need to be taken out. Root canal therapy involves the following:
- First, local anaesthetic will be administered to ensure no discomfort is felt during treatment.
- The tooth will be prepared with a drill, allowing access to the root canal system.
- The root canal system will be thoroughly cleaned out to remove all infection and pulp.
- The root canal system is then filled and sealed temporarily with a crown.
- The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled.
Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure and most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits.
Life Benefits
- Preservation of remaining healthy tooth structure.
- Prevention of infection spreading any further.
- Restoration of tooth to its natural look and feel.
General & Wisdom Teeth Extractions
In cases of advanced gum disease and tooth decay, teeth may need to be extracted. Some patients may also develop impacted wisdom teeth, which can cause intense pain. This is alleviated by having them removed surgically. One area in which it is possible for dentists to specialise is oral surgery, an umbrella term for all dental procedures involving surgery, such as the extraction of teeth or wisdom teeth. It is always important to get the advice of a dental professional if you are worried about any of your teeth. Never attempt to pull out your own tooth at home as this could cause a more serious problem for you.
Tooth extractions typically involve the following:
- Before the procedure you may require an x-ray of your teeth.
- Depending on your particular case and the severity of your problem, you may be given a local anaesthetic and offered sedation if you are anxious.
- Dentists have the right equipment and sterile environment to extract teeth with the utmost care and your recovery can be surprisingly quick.
- In the case of wisdom tooth extractions, you may have some swelling after the procedure and discomfort that can be eased with over-the-counter painkillers. In cases of advanced gum disease or periodontitis, antibiotics will be prescribed to reduce the risk of further infection.
Life Benefits
- Safe and sterile procedure.
- Quick recovery and healing time with reduced infection risk.
- Sustained good oral health.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Newcastle
A Handy Guide to Wisdom Teeth Removal in Newcastle
Brite Smiles Dental is a family orientated practice offering a range of treatments including dental hygiene, mouth cancer screening, teeth whitening, veneers, and wisdom teeth removal in Newcastle.
What You Should Know About Wisdom Teeth Removal
Our health care professionals always advise the best procedure when it comes to extraction and are in constant communication post-surgery to ensure a minimal recovery time.
- A wisdom tooth removal is typically performed to correct an existing problem or to prevent any issues arising in the future. Your mouth may not be big enough to accommodate these teeth, preventing them from breaking through your gums. They could partially break through, which causes an area to trap food, leading to painful infections. Extraction is easier in younger people, as the tooth’s roots have not fully developed and your jawbone is not as condensed. Considerably fewer people develop complications with their wisdom teeth after the age of 30.
- We typically conduct wisdom teeth extraction in our rooms, under a local anaesthetic or IV sedation. We will open up the gum tissue covering the tooth, and remove any bone surrounding it. Separating the tissue connecting your tooth to the bone enables us to extract the tooth effortlessly. We then stitch the area and advise you not to eat anything solid for the next few hours. The recovery period generally only lasts a few days.
- Wisdom tooth removal effectively prevents crowding in your mouth, which may lead to your teeth shifting position. Often, a wisdom tooth gets stuck beneath the skin, which causes persistent painful infections. Gum disease and tooth decay may become prevalent in this area, as the swelling makes it difficult to clean effectively.
Tips Regarding Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Although we prescribe painkillers, keeping the following in mind can help speed up your recovery time.
- After the extraction, we provide gauze pads that you should keep in your mouth, and change every few hours. We do not advise partaking in any physical activity. Lying flat may intensify the bleeding, sitting upright will prevent excess bleeding. Using an ice pack on the outside of your mouth can help ease any discomfort, and minimise the swelling.
- Eat soft foods after your surgery, such as soup and jelly. As the healing progresses, you can start adding more solid foods to your diet – be careful not to bite the inside of your mouth while your mouth is numb. Do not use a straw or smoke, as the sucking motion could loosen the blood clot and delay your healing.
- After 24 hours, rinse your mouth with salt water to induce the healing process, and relieve pain. Do not rinse too hard, as this can also dislodge the blood clot and delay your healing. Avoid fiddling in the area with your tongue.
About Brite Smiles Dental
We are an experienced dental team, with caring and amazing staff focussing on all aspects of dentistry including general treatments, preventative, and cosmetic services. Delaying your visit to a dentist could cause symptoms to worsen, contact us today to book your appointment.
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