Teeth can require crown restorations for a number of reasons. Tooth decay, replacement of large composite (white) fillings and teeth cracks are amongst the top reasons. A crown is like a strong helmet, it protects the remaining tooth structure from repeated forces, to strengthen and preserve remaining teeth.
What is Periodontal Treatment?
At the dentist they often offer you to take X-rays with your dental clean, you often find it unnecessary and you reject. A few months pass and you find yourself sitting in the dental chair impatiently waiting for the pain to go away. The dentist looks at you with the “I told you so” face but really they say “Oh, no.. you must be in so much pain.” You feel guilty and smile the nervous smile while four materials and a suction is being stuffed into your mouth.
With dental symptoms, if you wait until there is pain, it is often too late. Bacteria slowly forms around the gums. It spreads and punctuates the teeth into the tooth, through the roots and into the nerves. This is when the tooth starts to put you in pain and sensitivity also forms making the pain unbearable and you call the dentist for your dental check up and clean. But the dentist tells you, you require more than a clean. Periodontal Treatment.
Periodontal Treatment is a gum infection, in some severe cases the gums to recede to the bone. Once the gums recede, unfortunately they don’t grow back. Only way to prevent this is to come for regular cleans and make sure to get X-rays to check if bacteria is forming. Take the X-rays to be safe.
Before any serious symptom arises, ABC Dental dentists can help you to prevent gum disease. All practices in Bondi Junction Westfield, Macquarie Shopping Centre, Pitt St Westfield, Miranda Westfield and Chatswood Westfield can assist you with this treatment.
Not all X-rays are the same
Cone Beam Computed Tomography is a medical imaging technique a type of X-ray that allows practitioners to see nerve and bone. Dentists use this to see nerve around the tooth before taking out the tooth, especially if it is placed underneath the gums. At ABC Dental we use the CBCT to generate a treatment plan personalised to you, . CBCT is used at ABC Dental for wisdom teeth extractions, implants and endodontic diagnosis. We have the machine available in Bondi Junction Westfield and Chatswood Westfield and with one internal program all the footage can be accessed from all our practices.
The radiation level for a CBCT is about the same as eating 7 bananas of naturally absorbed radiation. At ABC Dental we price CBCTs at $171
OPG is a a panoramic or wide view x-ray of the lower face, which displays all the teeth of the upper and lower jaw on a single film. Dentists use this for simple dental extractions and sometimes implants to see where the roots of the teeth are. At ABC Dental we offer OPG at all of our five practices, Bondi Junction Westfield, Sydney Pitt St Westfield, Macquarie Shopping Centre, Miranda Westfield and Chatswood Westfield. Depending on the level of difficulty the dentists will price the treatment from $425 for wisdom teeth extractions.
The radiation level for an OPG is about a weeks worth of naturally absorbed radiation. At ABC Dental we price OPGs at $81
Single X-rays are used for dental treatments such as fillings, root canals, some extractions and dental emergencies. Dentists use the footage from Single X-rays to check the status of the tooth down to the roots. This is essential to do all types of dental treatments, only way to see the symptoms of the tooth is by taking an x-ray. How much to fill the tooth up is all determined by the X-ray.
The radiation level for a Single X-ray is about a single days worth of naturally absorbed radiation.At ABC Dental we price Single X-rays at $36
3 Things You Should know about Replacing that missing tooth
Do you have missing teeth or a noticeable gap in your smile? Have you had a gap for sometime? Are you unhappy with your denture? As a private dental practice, we see many patients who require teeth extraction. Many don't know the current options available to replace a missing gap. ABC Dental has the technology to make teeth replacement simple, comfortable and affordable.
What causes cavities and how can ABC Dental help?
Development of bacteria have been around from the beginning of time. Without proper professional and home hygiene, teeth will attract bacteria which cause cavities. Cavities are caused from the food we eat and specifically from the sugar intake. High levels of sugar intakes create an EXPLOSION of bacteria which creates holes, cracks and fractures in your teeth (to us known as cavities). The only way to avoid this is through regular dental cleans. And. What do you know? ABC Dental is the perfect place.
How to Choose a Good Dentist
Today patients have an abundance of choice when going to a dentist. Gone are the days where there were only 1-2 dentist in a suburb, where you had to goto the "good dentist", or the "not so good one". At the same time, this abundance of choice can be confusing, as most people have no idea where to go.
Cosmetic Dentistry and You!
Our first mode of communication with anyone in the world is not a word, but rather begins with a very non verbal method, your smile. A smile speaks a thousand words and people analyse and judge you in that split second. Whether you smile or you speak, the symmetry and positivity radiates through that first impression. A confident smile can make that difference. One tooth placed out of position, or the perception of disharmony in your smile can set off a negative mood. Can you imagine being conscious of crooked teeth and thus never laughing in public. That fear of people judging you! Does it really have to be that way?
A Wire - Free, Straight Smile is Possible With Invisible Braces
A Whiter Smile Without the High Cost!
Few people would refuse a whiter smile or deny that their teeth could be a few shades brighter. There’s just one minor issue that keeps many from revealing their brightest smile yet: The cost.
Regular, preventive dental care is costly enough. As such, few individuals can afford to consider teeth whitening and are instead forced to settle for a lackluster smile and perhaps the lack of self-confidence that comes with it.
But, what if you didn’t have to settle?
At ABC Dental, one of our core values is affordable, transparent dental care. We believe optional treatments, such as teeth whitening, should be no different. That’s why, for a limited only, we’re offering specials on two whitening systems that allow you to whiten your own way!
Wisdom Teeth : Wisdom Teeth Procedures, But on Your Time...
Wisdom teeth make their first appearance between the ages of 16 and 25 and after that, they’re nothing but trouble.
If they emerge impacted or angled, they cause pain, swelling, gum infections, or even decay on surrounding teeth. But because wisdom teeth removal procedures can force you through weeks of recovery, many busy professionals (or even those who fear anaesthesia) will put off the procedure, treating the symptoms with antibiotics and painkillers without addressing the real issue: The wisdom teeth.
Crowns Without the Discomfort, Wasted Time, or Other Common Issues
A CEREC crown is a different type of dental experience. Rather than deal with the discomfort (and gagging) of traditional impressions, hassle of multiple office visits, and limiting temporary crowns, you can receive a permanent crown in just one visit. This means just oneshot, one day of inconvenience, and one lasting solution to your needs.
In fact, it only takes about 6 to 15 minutes to create a permanent, porcelain crown with this cutting-edge technology.
The method itself has been used since 1987 for fillings and to fix teeth that are decaying, weak, or broken. This offers you over 25 years of continuous technological improvements to repair your teeth without the time commitment or negative experience that is often associated with crown procedures.
ABC DENTAL NOW OFFERING 3D X-RAY
Dentists in the past have heavily relied on 2D x-rays to diagnose all dental problems such as decay and tooth pain. With the advance of modern technology, 3D x-rays, called Cone Beam CT, is now able to offer more accurate, less invasive care in many dental procedures, whilst utilizing less radiation.
INFECTION CONTROL
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INTRODUCING OUR NEW CEREC MACHINE TO OUR CBD PITT STREET PRACTICE
FINAL MONTH OF PROMOTION
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ABC DENTAL OPENS IN MACQUARIE CENTRE
Sydney's newest high-end shopping experience at Macquarie Centre in North Ryde is now home to ABC Dental's brand new surgery! Open now, this clinic is set to continue our promise of Always Better Care, and is positioned for your convenience in an easily accessible area next to parking and close to Target.