- A thorough check of your teeth and any previous dental work carried out
- Gum disease screening
- Oral cancer screening
- Radiographs if required
- Discussion of diagnosis and treatment options
- Discussion of benefits and risks of each treatment option
- Discussion of cost of treatment
- Referral to a specialist if required
- Discussion on how often your checkups need to be (this can range from 3- 24 months)
Fillings are used to repair cavities created by decay. Your dentist will offer you the type of filling they consider clinically necessary.
The most common type of filling is dental amalgam. They are often used on your back teeth as they're hard-wearing.
If you need a filling for one of your front teeth, your dentist may suggest a tooth-coloured (white) filling.
The most conservative option is always the best.
Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the centre of a tooth.
Root canal treatment is a way of saving a tooth that might otherwise have to be removed completely.
A crown can be used to help restore heavily damaged or decayed teeth, when filling is unsuitable. It can be created from a variety of materials depending on what is the most suitable functionally and aesthetically.
Dentures are custom-made removable appliances which can be used to replace one or multiple missing teeth.
A bridge is a fixed option for a missing teeth.