FAQ

Root canal treatment may be recommended if your tooth is causing you pain because of: • tooth decay • gum disease • a chipped, broken or cracked tooth • dental abscess (a build-up of pus in the teeth or gums) Root canal treatment saves your original tooth. If you do not have the treatment, you may need to have the tooth removed. Crown (a cap that completely covers the tooth) may be needed if the tooth was badly infected. It usually takes 2 or more appointments to do the treatment. You may have a temporary filling between appointments before the permanent one is done. If you keep your teeth clean, your treated tooth should survive for a long time.

When should I brush my teeth? Brush your teeth twice a day for about 2 minutes each time. Brush them last thing before you go to bed, as night-time brushing is important, and on 1 other occasion. Dental scaling is a professional dental cleaning procedure that involves removing plaque and hardened plaque (calculus or tartar) from the teeth and below the gumline

The benefits of orthodontics can include: • correction of dental crowding and straightening of your teeth • correction of your bite so the front and back teeth meet evenly • reducing the chance of damage to prominent teeth Orthodontics involves the use of braces to correct the position of the teeth. Your exact treatment will depend on the problem with your teeth . When treatment finishes, you will need to wear a retaining brace. This is usually removable and needs to be worn every night to keep your teeth in their new position. They're usually used for at least 12 months, but your orthodontist will advise you