Procedures
Fillings and Restorations
When teeth have cavities or have been damaged, the dentist may recommend a filling. There are two kinds, metal and composite. Dental amalgam is the most common type of metal filling but other metals like gold are also used. For a natural look, composite fillings made out of glass ionomer cement are used so their colour can be matched to the rest of your teeth.
Scaling and Polishing
Gum disease is often caused by a build-up of bacteria (or plaque) on your teeth and under the gum line. The best way to remove plaque is to brush and floss your teeth daily. However, regardless of how well you clean your teeth there will always be areas that are hard to clean. Plaque can build up until it turns into calculus (or tartar). This is impossible to remove by brushing and flossing alone. This build up of plaque and calculus can lead to gum disease.
To reduce the risk of gum disease or to stop it from becoming more serious we recommend that you have your teeth professionally cleaned by one of our Dental Hygienists.