Besides helping you prevent tooth decay, dentists can also diagnose and treat your oral health problems. They use various tools to perform the tests and treatments. Some of these include digital X-rays, bacterial cultures and blood tests. At Hendon Dental Center, we can offer you a wide range of options for enhancing your smile.
Ekta qualified from Sheffield in 2013 and has a warm, friendly approach with patients of all ages. She takes pride in her work and is highly observant. She enjoys delivering high-quality aesthetic dentistry with implants and cosmetic and restorative treatments. For more information about the dentist Hendon, click here.
Prevent Tooth Decay
A dentist can catch tooth decay before it starts with regular dental cleaning. Twice-a-year visits allow a dentist to check your teeth, looking for a soft spot where the enamel begins to wear away. The dentist will also x-ray your mouth, which can show cavities in the tight spaces between your teeth.
Even small cavities can cause trouble since they eat away at the enamel and eventually damage the dentin — the inner portion of your tooth. It is possible to reverse tooth decay early with fluoride treatments and improved oral hygiene.
A Hendon dental practice sometimes offers tooth sealants, which are put on the biting surfaces of your back teeth (molars). They fill the narrow grooves in your molars, which can trap food and bacteria. The dentist will check your sealants at each visit. The treatment usually lasts from two to seven years. Children might need a second coat of bonds as they get older. For more information about the dentist Hendon, click here.
Diagnosis
Often, dental problems are symptomatic of other health issues. For example, some facial swellings are a sign of a severe infection that requires antibiotics. In such cases, dentists Hendon are best suited to make the diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Visiting dentists at Hendon regularly is an excellent way to keep minor oral health problems from getting out of hand. It is also a perfect way to spot any underlying health issues causing trouble. Some of these problems, like gum disease, can be a real pain in the neck to treat once they get worse.
Another reason to visit the dentist is that they can screen for signs of mouth cancer or head and neck cancer. It is particularly important as it is not always apparent that there is any problem – especially when the symptoms are mild. Moreover, many symptoms are related to other ailments, so it is difficult to know what is happening without a professional check-up.
Treatment
A bespoke treatment plan is offered for each patient based on their condition and needs. Treatments include whitening, fillings, veneers, crowns and bridges. We also treat TMJ problems using splint therapy, a specialised and safe technique.
Infections of the deepest layer of the tooth may require root canal treatment to save the natural teeth. Our dentists are also experienced in replacing missing teeth with implants that function like natural teeth, making them much more than just a cosmetic solution.
It is important to note that telephone or online diagnoses cannot be entirely accurate until a complete dental examination occurs. For this reason, prices shown here are indicative and may change after a consultation or inspection. Please call the practice for more information on private dentistry fees. A personalised mouthguard is an excellent investment for children who play sports, reducing the risk of broken teeth, tongue lacerations and neck injuries, not to mention head traumas.
A beautiful smile can help you feel confident and self-confident. At Hendon Dental Center, we can offer you a wide range of options for enhancing your smile. Our services include teeth whitening, veneers, crowns and bridges, gum disease and mouth cancer screening. We can also provide personalised sports mouthguards that act as a cushioned barrier to protect your teeth and reduce the risk of broken jaws, tongue and gum lacerations, neck injuries and concussion.
A healthy mouth is a big part of your overall health. In fact, a good dental care routine, along with regular visits to the dentist, can help prevent many medical conditions.