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THE DENTIST CLINIC IN GINGIN THAT CARES

From fillings and preventative care to splints and tooth extractions, the caring and professional team here at Gingin Dental Clinic are experts in all types of general dentistry practices. Whether you need a minor filling or major reconstruction dental work such as a bridge, we are the dentist clinic that you can trust to restore your smile in no time at all.

BRIDGES

Bridges are designed to replace one or more teeth that are missing, and they consist of an artificial tooth anchored to the natural teeth on each side of the gap “bridging” them together. A bridge is ideal when the supporting teeth surrounding the gap are strong and healthy.

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Root canal treatments are performed to save a tooth that has been badly damaged due to decay, disease or injury. Your own tooth is usually stronger and more efficient for biting and chewing than a false replacement. Cleaning and maintenance of a natural tooth are also much easier. However good an artificial tooth is, it will never be more than a substitute for a real one.

Root canal treatment is usually performed under a thin sheet of latex, called a rubber dam, which is used to isolate the tooth and keep it dry during treatment. Treatment times can vary from single appointments to several visits to complete. The canal inside the root is cleaned, enlarged and shaped with specially designed files. Medicines are placed inside the canals to stop infection and inflammation.

To protect the inside of the tooth and prevent further infection, the root canals are filled and the pulp chamber sealed. After receiving a root canal filling, most teeth treated in this way should be protected with a crown which also prevents bacteria from re-entering the tooth.

CROWNS

Crowns can be used to:

  • Replace a cracked or leaking filling
  • Restore a fractured or broken tooth
  • Cover a discoloured or misshapen tooth
  • Cover a tooth that has had a root canal filling

GUM TREATMENT

Gum disease is the most common cause of tooth loss. Plaque is the enemy and control of the microflora in the mouth is the key to avoiding tooth loss. Various degrees of help are available for all our patients and our hygienist is always happy to advise and help avoid problems in this area. If you notice bleeding, bad breath, puffiness, gum shortage or movement of your teeth, please seek advice.
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Key benefits of root canal work are:

  • Your own tooth is stronger and more efficient for biting and chewing
  • Cleaning and maintenance of natural teeth is much easier

Root canal treatment has a success rate of approximately 90% and while root canal treatment can save most teeth, we cannot guarantee success in every case. Your tooth will not be treated unless the treatment is likely to succeed

The benefits of crowns are:

  • Whiter, vibrant and healthier teeth
  • Dramatic increase in the support and protection of a compromised tooth

Whenever enamel is removed, there is a small risk that the underlying pulp may die and become infected. If this occurs, the tooth may need root canal treatment.

Our general dentistry services include:
  • All types of fillings
  • Splints for jaw pain and grinding
  • Preventive care including sports mouthguards
  • Extractions

Call our professional dentist clinic in Gingin today on 08 9575 3563 for all of your general dentistry requirements.