General Dentistry

Missing parts of teeth (as result of decay or fracture) need to be restored. Metals were in the past the most important material used to restore the shape of tooth and regain its function, however today we use highly aesthetic tooth colour Composites and different Ceramics to restore damaged teeth.  Depends on extension of damage, function, load and aesthetic demand we choose between different options. A small fracture mostly need a filling however bigger tooth material loss need Overlay, veneer or crown.  Different Composites and Ceramics with variety of specifications will be used to find best solution for every case.

People most often associate three common treatments with the dentist: cleanings, fillings, and root canals. Just reading those last words may make you shudder. Many people have the perception that root canal therapy is highly unpleasant, even painful. The truth is that root canal treatment, or endodontic treatment, is actually similar to having a tooth filled. At Muswell Hill Smile, your dentist lets you know that root canal treatment is nothing to fear.
Root Canal Therapy is performed in order to save a tooth that has a damaged nerve pulp due to decay or trauma.

Root canals and their associated pulp chamber are the physical hollows within a tooth that are naturally inhabited by nerve tissue, blood vessels and other cellular entities. During a Root Canal procedure these structures are removed, the hollows are cleaned and decontaminated using tiny files and irrigation solutions and lastly, shaped and prepared for dental fillings

Root canal therapy is a simple procedure that is performed after local anesthetic has been administered to numb the area. A rubber dam is placed around the tooth to isolate it, keeping it protected from saliva. Using small tools made for this procedure;  the dentist creates an opening to the pulp chamber and removes damaged tissue. The canal is then cleaned to remove any debris, sterilized to inhibit bacteria, and sealed.

After the completion of this initial procedure, the tooth will be covered with a temporary crown. A model of the prepared tooth is sent to a dental lab, where a durable, natural looking dental crown will be made. In a subsequent visit, a permanent crown will be placed. The restoration of a tooth with root canal therapy and a customized dental crown eliminates pain and serves your functional and aesthetic needs for years.

We make every effort to save teeth however sometimes restoration of a tooth either is impossible or is not reliable long term. In this case the tooth needs to be removed with the view of replacement in early future.  Missing teeth need to be replaced to prevent movement of neighbour and opposing teeth which leads to instability of bite and increased risk of caries and gum issues.