Restorative dental care

Dental treatment starts by identifying the cause: decay, a chip, sensitivity and inflammation need different approaches. Rebuilding a tooth and treating its root canals address different problems and are not automatic decisions. A consultation explores which tissue can be preserved, the restoration options and the follow-up that may be needed.

These pages explain different areas of dental care. The availability of a particular treatment and any involvement of specialist colleagues are discussed at consultation.

When to seek advice

A tooth reacts to cold or sweet foods.
You have a chipped tooth, damaged filling or cavity.
A previously treated tooth needs assessment.

Options to discuss with your dentist

Tooth decay treatmentDeep decay treatmentReplacement of old fillingsRestoration of a damaged toothTreatment of tooth sensitivityTreatment of non-carious tooth damageTreatment of wedge-shaped cervical defectsRepair of chipped teethPulpitis treatmentApical periodontitis treatmentRoot canal treatmentRoot canal retreatmentTooth restoration after root canal treatmentRemoval of posts and old restorationsTreatment with magnification or a microscope

How care is planned

01
Identify the cause and assess remaining tooth tissue.
02
Discuss treatment and anaesthetic options.
03
Carry out the agreed treatment and restoration.
04
Check the bite and discuss aftercare.

FAQ

There is no wrong question

Is root canal treatment always necessary?

No. The decision depends on the diagnosis and the condition of the tissues inside the tooth. A symptom or photograph alone is not enough.

Can a badly damaged tooth be saved?

This is assessed after examination and diagnosis. The dentist explains the outlook, limitations and alternatives.

Related dental care

Without rushing or confusing language

Let’s start with a conversation

Tell us what’s on your mind, or simply ask a question. We’ll discuss a convenient time for a consultation.

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