Step 1: Consultation Assessment of your medical history, dental history and chief complaint Clinical assessment of the area/tooth Explanation of what the procedure entails, what to expect before, during and after the procedure Costs involved with treatment Need of referral to a registered specialist (Endodontist) Step 2: Second appointment Treatment commences with local anaesthetic to numb […]

Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment, may be a solution for you if you are looking to save a tooth where the pulp has been compromised due to carious lesion (tooth decay), an infection, or another oral issue such as dental trauma. The pulp is located within the centre of your tooth and within the

Dental amalgam has been a commonly used filling material for cavities for the past 150 years. Over the decades, the material of “silver fillings” has raised some concerns because of one of its components – mercury. Here are ten things you need to know about amalgam fillings. 1. What is an amalgam filling? Dental amalgam