Treatments - General Dentistry

• General_Dentistry
• Dental_Implants
• Cosmetic_Dentistry

Exam

An extensive exam is carried out for all new patients. This will include a full oral assessment with full charting for teeth and gums, cancer check, advice on bruxism, (teeth cleching/grinding), together with a full medical history. Simple x-rays will also be taken at this stage to highlight any underlying problems that are not visible. Advice and recommendations will be given at the end of the appointment and if appropriate a treatment plan will be drawn up showing the estimated costs.

On a routine examination the charting will be referred to and changes will be noted. Further x-rays are not usually required unless there has been a change in your oral health or treatment has been carried out. Perio, (gums) charting and checking for any irregularities to the oral tissues (cancer check) will also be carried out.

Hygiene Treatment

It is extremely important that the health of your teeth and gums are maintained on a regular basis. Prevention is always better than cure and by attending for hygiene treatment routinely will ensure the foundation to a healthy mouth. A full mouth scale and polish will be carried out at each appointment together with any advice on cleaning techniques and dental health that may be appropriate.Dr Olivelle will generally refer patients to the Hygienist for regular maintenance and oral hygiene programmes.

Root Canal Treatment

The latest techniques are used to ensure that root canal treatment can be carried out successfully and painlessly. This type of treatment is required when bacteria reach the centre of the tooth, (pulp), where the nerves lie. Nerves cannot fight off the bacteria and results in infection which then spreads throughout the roots of the tooth. This can be extremely painful. The treatment involves the removal of the infection from the tooth to include the roots, (root canals). Once the infection has been resolved the root canals are