General Dentistry from Fountain Health
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Patients are now able to register and book online by clicking the BOOK ONLINE button. This will open up a new page in your browser and allow you to register and book your appointment at a time convenient to you.Our range of general dentistry services include:
- Laser decay diagnosis to check for early tooth decay.
- Conscious (Relative Analgesia) sedation for nervous patients.
- Oral surgery procedures including tooth extraction, root extraction (together with impacted wisdom teeth), periodontal surgery, and surgical apicectomies to aid root canal treatment success.
- Periodontal (gum) treatments for loose teeth or bleeding gums.
- Fresh breath advice and treatments.
- Air-abrasion for gentle stain removal, placement of fissure sealants to prevent tooth decay and gentle, drill free, removal of tooth decay.
- Orthodontic treatment for tooth re-alignment and gap closure using standard or “invisible” (Invisalign) orthodontic techniques.
- Restorative treatments including fillings, crowns and bridgework.
Diagnostic Investigations
Radiographic imaging (X-rays)
These can be used to complement other dental clinical investigations. The various types are explained below.
Bitewing Radiographs
Bitewing Radiographs are routine radiographic views taken to monitor the teeth and surrounding bone levels (one for each side is usually required). This view includes both upper and lower back teeth at the same time.
Periapical Radiographs
Periapical Radiographs are taken of an area to include the root apex (end) checking for infection (usually indicated in previously heavily restored teeth).
Panoral Radiograph
Panoral Radiographs provide a view of all teeth and surrounding bone structures (at once) for later discussion and treatment planning (essential for complex cases). If necessary this will be taken at a nearby practice (a map and prescription can be supplied).
Digital imaging
Digital imaging is an important part of diagnostic investigations. Our Intra-oral camera is able to capture images from inside the mouth at very magnification and resolution. This is ideal for showing before and after treatment records.
Our Extra-oral (NIKON) digital camera is used to record very high quality before and after photos, for case evaluation and cosmetic case guidance.
Electronic Sub-gingival Calculus Detection (Detec-Tar)
Electronic Sub-gingival Calculus Detection (Detec-Tar) can be used to look for hard calculus/ tartar which is very strongly associated with periodontal disease. It is possible for us to detect its presence (normally invisible as it is hidden down gum pockets) and also use this system to ensure the root surface is totally clear after treatments.
Electronic Tooth Decay Detection (DIAGNOdent)
This laser system allows us to accurately measure tooth decay (even when very early and invisible to the naked eye). It also eliminates the chance of “false positive decay” for your peace of mind.
DIAGNOdent has the great advantage of detecting caries in the very early stage by measuring the laser fluorescence within the tooth structure. The results are precise without the requirement for x-ray exposure.
Oral Surgery Procedures
Sometimes a diagnosis or treatment plan may require a slightly more proactive approach which may involve a surgical procedure. We provide a wide variety of such procedures at Yorkshire Sedation, Dental, Cosmetic and Implant Clinic based at Brecks, Rotherham. Preparation and pre-treatment discussions are the keys to your confidence and procedure success.
We have a variety of anaesthetics available which can be used in a combination with sedation during treatment to ensure you feel relaxed. Our techniques and equipment allow a minimally invasive approach much like keyhole surgery, which will considerably improve comfort and healing time.
After care is also vitally important, helping you to remain comfortable throughout your efficient healing phase.
Please Note: This practice accepts referrals for oral surgical procedures, please call us for further information.
Our surgical procedures include;
- Tooth removal. We offer many treatments to save problem teeth however if it is the most suitable treatment in your case, a standard and surgical tooth / root extraction may be considered.
- Wisdom tooth removal. Wisdom tooth removal can be carried out even if the tooth or root is impacted (jammed under a neighbouring tooth).
- Guided bone regeneration. This can be used in a variety of procedures to maximise speed of healing and also to ensure the quality of bone in the healing area.
- Dental implants. These can be placed for tooth restoration, to support bridgework or to stabilise dentures.
- Flabby ridge reduction. A flabby ridge often occurs under dentures when the upper front teeth have been lost early and (usually poorly made) dentures have lead to bone resorption under the gum, where the bone shrinks away leaving thick soft tissue. Subsequently the dentures loses some stability and tend to move around. By modifying this ridge the stability and retention of some full dentures can be vastly improved.
- Operculectomy. This is the removal of overgrown gum around wisdom and other posterior teeth to reduce recurrent infection (pericoronitis). It is usually carried out around lower wisdom teeth to stop recurrent pain / tenderness to avoid wisdom tooth extraction in some cases.
- Periodontal (Gum) Surgery. Together with a variety of other treatments surgery can be used to remove/ reduce periodontal pocketing. Improving tooth prognosis and reducing mobility / bone loss. In many cases this can help save a tooth that would otherwise be lost.
- Low level laser therapy. This is often used in conjunction with our surgical procedures to promote efficient healing. It is also useful for denture ulcers, sensitive teeth and cold sores.