Dentures Clonliffe

Treatment Duration: Two to three 60 minute visits. Dentures are replacement teeth that can be worn, taken out and placed back in the mouth as you wish. Dentures are used because of tooth loss, decay or accident. While modern dentures do take some time to get used to, they are very natural looking and comfortable to wear. There are different types of denture: Conventional full denture Immediate full denture Partial denture Our dentist will suggest the best type of denture depending on your individual case and aesthetic requirement. Dentures are custom made in a lab by a specialist technician. What to expect when you visit White Smile Dental for a denture: Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with your appointment details and our address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area. When called for your appointment, our dentist will greet you and explore all options for your denture. We will listen to your requirements and together you will make a treatment plan outlining the time frame for the procedure and also exact cost. Your denture will take two visits (sometimes more) to complete. During your first visit impressions and xrays will be taken to be sent to the laboratory to be made. At your second appointment a week or so later your new denture will be fitted.

Treatment Duration: two visits. 60 minutes for crown preparation and 30 minutes for crown fit. Crowns or caps as they are sometimes called are tooth shaped covers or caps which fit over a badly damaged/decayed tooth. Dental crowns can dramatically improve the appearance of a person’s smile. Crowns can be used for many reasons: Cover broken/cracked teeth Cover severely decayed teeth where it cannot be saved by a filling or restorative material To hold a bridge in place Cover discoloured teeth Many people require crowns because they do not like how their natural teeth look and wish to dramatically improve the appearance and look of their smile Crowns are made from the following materials: Metal or PFM (porcelain fused to metal): Particularly recommended for molars. All ceramic: Used mostly at the front of the mouth where aesthetics are a priority. The shade of the crown is matched to your natural teeth. Teeth whitening prior to having your crown shade taken is sometimes recommended. What to expect when you visit White Smile Dental? Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our your appointment details and our address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area. When called for your appointment, our dentist will explore all options for your crown. He will listen to your requirements and together you will make a treatment plan outlining the time frame for the procedure and also exact cost. Your crown/s will take two visits to complete. During your first visit impressions and xrays will be taken to be sent to the laboratory to be made. You will be given a temporary crown to wear if needs be. At your second appointment a week later your new crown/s will be fitted. Payment for crowns is 50% upfront and 50% at the end of treatment.

Treatment Duration: 30 – 60 minutes A tooth may need to be removed from the mouth if it cannot be saved through any other treatment. Most commonly teeth are extracted when a tooth is broken through trauma/accident, decay or if it is loose. There are many reasons an extraction may be required. It is important to consult your dentist regarding a dental plan. There are two types of tooth extraction: Simple extraction: This is the most common type of extraction and is very straight forward. This type of extraction occurs when the tooth is visible or loose in the mouth. Surgical extraction: This is a more complicated procedure and is necessary if a tooth is broken at the gum line or is below the gum line. This type of extraction takes more time and in some instances can only be carried out by an oral surgeon. If this is the case our dentist will refer you to an oral surgeon. What to expect from your visit to White Smile Dental: Once you have made an appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our your appointment details and our address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area. At your appointment time, our dentist will check your mouth and the affected tooth while taking xrays if required. He will discuss all options available and clearly outline the cost and time frame of treatment. At this point and if it is possible you may decide to have the tooth removed there and then or arrange to come back at a more convenient time. Aftercare notes are given at the end of your appointment to guide you post treatment.