General Dentistry
Dentistry involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions, disorders and diseases affecting the teeth, gums and maxillofacial (associated with the jaw and face) region of the body. General dentistry relates to the general maintenance of oral hygiene and tooth health for you and your family.
Ideally, we believe the best dentistry is preventative. Typically we recommend that you visit your dentist regularly – at least once every six or twelve months – to ensure proper oral hygiene and functionality. Regular checkups and oral health maintenance prevent the development of serious dental problems that can require costly treatment. If you remain vigilant and visit your dentist regularly, you can enjoy good dental health.
The prospect of teeth extractions can be scary. At Tanyard & Golding our experienced dentists will only remove teeth if it is absolutely necessary. Teeth may need to be extracted for many reasons such as orthodontic care, tooth damage or where advanced gum disease and tooth decay is present. Should a tooth extraction be needed we will endeavour to make this as comfortable as possible for you. For the extremely nervous patients the treatment can be done under sedation.
A composite (tooth coloured filling) is a great option for many fillings or when repairing a small chip to a tooth. A tooth-coloured composite material is used which makes the filling largely unnoticeable. We will remove any decay and smooth the edges before the filling is placed. We aim to do this in one visit. We believe prevention is better than cure and will always focus on preventing decay, however, if you do require a filling then we recommend tooth-coloured fillings as a solution that is both aesthetic and functional.
When the inside of the tooth becomes damaged or infected, this can cause toothache and even lead to a dental abscess, which can be extremely painful. Root canal treatment will eliminate the cause of the pain by completely removing the diseased or damaged tissue from the tooth.
Those considering root canal treatment can often find the process nerve wracking, however, the treatment overall should feel no different to having an ordinary filling.
Chipped or fractured teeth, broken down fillings, or teeth that are malformed or discoloured are all conditions which can affect your smile. A crown is a natural looking porcelain cap that is used in order to help restore or hold together a tooth that has been chipped or damaged.
Multiple crowns are also used to hold a bridge in place. Their purpose is to restore each tooth to its normal shape and size, while both strengthening and improving its appearance. Having a crown fitted may require two or three dental visits.