Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums, which gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease in genetically susceptible individuals. As there is a genetic link to Periodontal Disease it may occur more often amongst members of the same family. Bacteria found in plaque produce toxins or…
Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile. Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth….
Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made by a professional dental ceramist. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile. Reasons for porcelain veneers: • Cosmetically, to create a uniform, white, beautiful smile….
A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations. Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because…
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite filling. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. You and Dr….
Ortho-aligners/ Invisible orthodontics: At Green Square dental we use the ortho-aligner straightening system, which offers clear and invisible orthodontics. Clear orthodontic aligners can straighten a dental patient’s teeth without the wires and brackets of traditional braces. The aligners consist of a sequence of clear, removable trays that fit over the teeth to straighten them. The…
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth. They are titanium and placed into the bone by a specialist periodontist. The dentist attaches a porcelain crown to this implant. The advantage of implants is that it is the closest restoration to a natural tooth and does not require attachment or preparation of adjacent…
A Porcelain inlay or onlay is a custom made tooth coloured restoration. Porcelain inlays and onlays are popular because they resemble your natural tooth. They are made by a professional dental ceramist and are permanently bonded onto the tooth by your dentist. Inlay and onlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large…
