General

Comprehensive initial consultation and examination:

At Hardy Avenue Dental Surgery, we look forward to welcoming you and your family for a complete and comprehensive approach to your dental care. During your initial consultation, our friendly dentists will assess your teeth and total oral condition. We will discuss and provide you with the most comprehensive and appropriate treatment plan.

Fillings:

A white filling is a composite resin that is used as an alternative to amalgams (the old silver fillings). Fillings can be used on teeth that are decayed, cracked, or stained. Although white filling has cosmetic value, it is not as durable as amalgam fillings. Statistically, white fillings usually last from 4-7 years before they begin to chip and wear away. When this happens, the restoration may need to be replaced.

Extractions:

We will only remove your tooth when no other option is suitable. If required, your tooth extraction is performed mainly if there is extreme tooth decay or trauma. Tooth extractions can also be a part of a larger dental procedure including the extraction of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment, however we emphasise we only take this option if absolutely necessary.

Fissure sealants:

Fissures are the grooves that naturally occur on the bitting surface of teeth. All molars and premolar have fissures to some degree. If fissures are very deep and narrow, toothbrush bristles cannot clean the surface completely. Hence, dental plaque and acid is likely to cause damage to the teeth. Fissure sealants are often plastic coatings that fill the fissures and protect teeth from dental plaque and acids.