Going to the dentist does not have to be an unpleasant experience. Our highly skilled and professional team are well trained to ensure that your experience with us is as smooth and relaxing as it can be!

General dentistry is the cornerstone of our practise at Park-Vue Dental. You can find all your general dental needs are met under one roof.

Following a dental examination, our dentists will offer a range of suitable treatment options, so that you can choose the ideal plan in maintaining a healthy mouth and smile. If you have a complex case, we ensure that we use all of the skills of our team members – our multi-disciplinary planning is the secret to a successful smile!

Our emphasis is on prevention, providing quality affordable treatment, and helping you regain an optimal level of oral health.

Teeth cleaning

Fillings

Filling are relatively quick and simple to carry out. Usually done under local anaesthetic, your dentist will carefully remove decay from the tooth and place either a white (composite) or silver amalgam filling. Left untreated, cavities can become painful, resulting in a root canal treatment. The larger the cavity, the less of your own tooth, so it’s best to have regular check ups to ensure your mouth stays cavity free! Click here to book your check up appointment.

Root canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is a procedure that involves removing the nerve of a tooth when it has become irreversibly damaged or infected. This can happen as a result of tooth decay reaching the nerve, dental trauma or extensive loss of bone due to periodontal (gum) disease, amongst other causes.The technical term for the nerve of the tooth is the ‘pulp’. It is essentially a bundle of nerves and blood vessels that starts at the centre of the tooth and continues down the roots in ‘root canals’. The pulp is what makes the tooth alive, allowing the tooth to feel things like heat, cold and pressure and keeping the hard outer parts of the tooth such as the enamel and dentine healthy.

If the pulp does become irreversibly damaged, it will eventually die completely. Bacteria can build up inside the tooth and if left untreated it can become infected, forming an abscess at the bottom of the root. The tooth has to either be extracted (removed) or undergo root canal treatment.

It will typically take your dentist at Park Vue 1-2 visits to complete the root canal procedure, depending on the tooth being treated (premolars and molars usually take longer than front teeth). The treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, just like when you have a filling done. A thin sheet of rubber called a rubber dam is placed around the tooth throughout to provide the best conditions possible for the procedure.

The procedure itself involves using small metal files together with a disinfectant solution to thoroughly clean the inside of the tooth. Any remaining parts of the damaged pulp are removed together with any bacteria that have infected it. The files are used to shape the root canals so they are ready to be filled with a natural rubber-based filling material (called Gutta-Percha) that seals off the space left behind at the end of the treatment. The tooth itself will then need to be sealed with a new filling or crown (cap).

Recovery from root canal treatment is usually straightforward. It is not uncommon, however, to experience some post-operative pain/discomfort which you should manage with regular painkillers in the first instance. You should also try and avoid using the tooth being treated to bite on hard foods until your treatment is complete. If you experience significant pain or any swelling following treatment you should contact us for further advice and to book a follow-up appointment if the recommended by the dentist.

Your dentist at Park Vue will be on hand to explain what you should expect from your root canal procedure and answer any questions you may have prior to your treatment.

Dentures

Dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth. They not only restore your smile, but give you teeth to improve your chewing and function. Extraction of many teeth, over time can cause your facial muscles to sag – Dentures can be the solution to give you back your confidence. Dentures are tailor made, and your dentist will discuss the different types with you to suit your aesthetic needs, as well as your budget. We can even discuss the use of some dental Implants to achieve a more stable denture. Call us now to find out more.