Affordable Dental Treatments in Surrey
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Dentistry typically encompasses vital practices concerning the oral cavity. According to the World Health Organization, oral diseases represent significant public health concerns due to their widespread occurrence and prevalence worldwide, with disadvantaged communities being disproportionately affected.
The majority of dental procedures aim to prevent or treat the two most prevalent oral diseases: dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease (gum disease). Common treatments include tooth restoration, tooth extraction or surgical removal, scaling and root planing, and endodontic root canal treatment.
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Bridges
A bridge serves as a permanent solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. It involves taking an impression of the adjacent teeth, which will provide support for the bridge. Typically crafted from a combination of precious metal and porcelain, the bridge is firmly affixed within your mouth, unlike dentures, which can be taken out. This option is available in Surrey.
Crowns
A crown is a form of cap that fully encases a natural tooth. It can be crafted from various materials such as metal, porcelain and metal, Zirconia, or pure porcelain (E-max, Aesthetic Crowns), and is permanently affixed within your mouth. Crowns are utilized to restore teeth that are broken, decayed, or damaged, or simply to enhance the appearance of a tooth. This service is available in Surrey.
To fit a crown, the old tooth will need to be drilled down so it’s like a small peg the crown will be fixed onto. It can take up to two weeks for the lab to prepare a new crown, so you won’t have the crown fitted on the same day.
Composite White Fillings
Fillings are employed to mend a cavity in a tooth resulting from decay. The prevalent type of filling is an amalgam, comprising a blend of metals like mercury, silver, tin, copper, and zinc. The adverse health effects of such fillings are not scientifically established. Your dentist in Surrey will recommend the most suitable filling type based on your clinical requirements, which may include white fillings if deemed appropriate.
Fillings
Fillings are used to repair a hole in a tooth caused by decay. The most common type of filling is an amalgam, made from a mixture of metals including mercury, silver, tin, copper and zinc. The adverse health effect of such fillings are not scientifically proven. Your dentist will offer the most appropriate type of filling according to your clinical needs. This includes white fillings, if appropriate.
If you require urgent or routine dental care, you can book your appointment online with our live booking system.
Inlays & Onlays
Dental inlays and onlays serve as a middle ground between dental crowns and fillings. They are applied to teeth at the back of the mouth that have experienced a moderate level of decay or fracturing. While more severe damage may require a dental crown, inlays and onlays are suitable for addressing such issues.
The two primary types of inlays and onlays are crafted from resin or porcelain, with gold versions also available. However, porcelain and resin are often preferred for their aesthetic appeal, as they can be color-matched to blend seamlessly with natural teeth. This makes dental inlays and onlays a popular choice for those looking to replace unattractive metal fillings. This service is available in Surrey.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontics, addresses infections within the root canal system of a tooth.
When the blood or nerve supply of the tooth becomes infected, if root canal treatment is not performed, the infection can spread, potentially resulting in the need for tooth extraction.
During the procedure, all infection is removed from inside the root canal system. The canal is then filled, and the tooth is sealed with a filling or crown to prevent reinfection. Root canal treatment typically requires two or three visits to your dentist.
It is advisable to cover the root-filled tooth with a full or partial crown (onlay) to prevent further damage or cracking of the tooth. These services are available in Surrey.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
The wisdom teeth typically emerge at the back of the gums and are the last teeth to erupt, usually occurring in one’s late teens or early twenties. Most individuals have four wisdom teeth, with one situated in each corner of the mouth.
However, wisdom teeth can sometimes grow at an angle or become impacted, meaning they are stuck and only partially emerge. In such cases, these impacted wisdom teeth may require removal.
At our practice, we offer removal of impacted wisdom teeth. Your dentist may perform the procedure, or if necessary, may refer you to a dentist with expertise in this area or to a hospital’s oral and maxillofacial unit for more complex extractions.
If you require urgent or routine dental care, you can book your appointment online with our live booking system.
Dental Implants
Implants offer a permanent solution compared to removable dentures. They may become necessary if tooth loss has resulted in the mouth shrinking, making it unsuitable for supporting dentures. Implants can be utilized to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth.
To install an implant, titanium screws are surgically placed into the jawbone to provide support for a crown, bridge, or denture.
Preparing replacement parts takes time to ensure proper fit with your mouth and other teeth. Therefore, they may not be available during your initial visit to the dentist.
Dentures or False Teeth
More commonly referred to as false teeth, dentures are prosthetic devices used to replace natural teeth. A full set is employed to replace all of your teeth, while a partial set is utilized for one or more missing teeth. Dentures are custom-made using impressions (mouldings) taken from your gums and are typically crafted from metal or plastic materials.
They are removable, allowing for easy cleaning, although partial dentures can be brushed alongside your natural teeth. A full set requires removal and soaking in a cleaning solution.
Dentures play a crucial role if you lose your natural teeth, as tooth loss can impair your ability to chew food effectively, leading to dietary limitations and potential facial muscle sagging.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to make them a lighter colour. Teeth whitening can’t make your teeth brilliant white, but it can lighten the existing colour by several shades.
Standard Home teeth whitening involves sessions at home wearing a mouth-guard containing bleaching gel. The whole process takes a couple of months.
Dental Veneers
Veneers are new facings for teeth which disguise a discoloured (rather than a damaged) tooth. To fit a veneer, the front of the tooth is drilled away a little. An impression is taken, and a thin layer of porcelain is fitted over the front of the tooth (similar to how a false fingernail is applied).
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