General Dental

The stages of gum disease

Gum Disease

Periodontal disease is a slowly progressing disease that destroys the tissues that hold your teeth in place. Majority of the time you may not be aware of or notice any changes. Typical signs of periodontal disease include red or swollen gums, bleeding gums, loose teeth, receding gums, and bad breath that won’t go away.

3D render of a dental crown

Crowns & Bridges

Dental crowns, also known as dental caps, are a popular type of dental restoration that completely caps/covers a tooth. The purpose of a crown is to protect and prevent the remaining tooth structure from fracturing which in some cases can lead to irreversible damage resulting in the tooth needing to be extracted.

3D render of dentures

Dentures

Dentures or ‘false teeth’ can be used to replace missing teeth. Dentures restore your smile, facial appearance, and chewing ability. One of our dentists will balance your individual needs with the structure of your mouth and jaw and suggest a treatment option that is suitable for you.

3D render of a tooth holding a lifebuoy.

Root Canal Therapy

A Root Canal Treatment/Therapy (RCT) is a dental procedure that is used to treat a tooth when the cellular tissue (nerve) inside the tooth has died causing tooth pain, abscess, or infection.

Example of a tooth needing extraction

Extractions

Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons: tooth decay, infection, extra teeth, gum disease, or preparation for orthodontic work are some examples of why teeth are removed.

A person grinning

Examinations

Our Comprehensive Oral exam not only involves a routine check-up of your teeth, mouth, and gums but, more importantly, education and proper planning for prevention.

The process of removing decay and getting a white filling

Restorative Dental

There are several forms of restorative dentistry that can be categorised as restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, and dentures however the most common daily restorative procedures completed are fillings.

3D render of a tooth on an emergency kit

Emergency Dental

At Friendly Smiles Dental we aim to provide time and pain relief for toothaches, especially the ones that pop up at the most inconvenient times. We aim to provide emergency appointments for all patients and have allocated time each day.