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Windsor
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We’ll make you feel more than at ease at Reading Smiles. Priding ourselves on our personable staff, we ensure a relaxed ambience here at our practice. This means there is absolutely no need to be nervous about your procedure with us.
Talking you through every stage of your treatment, we’ll also tell you all you need to know about aftercare. It’s designed to ensure you feel nothing short of completely comfortable when you choose Reading Smiles for your dental work.
If you’re visiting us for a dental check-up, you will first be asked if you have any problems with your gums and teeth. We will then devise a treatment plan based on what you’ve told us – and we’ll ensure any future appointments perfectly complement your lifestyle and schedule.
Chat to us about stain removal, which is ideal when your teeth are marked by coffee, tea, wine or cigarettes. We can also help ensure your gums are in good health and we can get you booked in for routine check-ups to keep them in great shape.
What is tooth decay?
It is estimated that around 1 in 3 adults in the UK have tooth decay.
Tooth decay is when acids in your mouth dissolve the outer layers of your teeth.
The acids are formed by the bacteria in your mouth combining with small particles of food (particularly carbohydrates found in sugary food and drinks) and saliva to form a sticky film (plaque).
If the plaque is allowed to build up, the acid begins to break down the outer surface of the tooth.
Eventually this can enter and cause damage to the soft matter at the centre of the tooth.
What are the symptoms of tooth decay?
Tooth decay may not show any visible symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage. The symptoms of tooth decay include:
Tooth sensitivity
Bad breath
Brown, black or grey spots appearing on your teeth.
An unpleasant taste in the mouth
How is tooth decay treated?
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is used to treat infection at the centre of the tooth, treating this is also known as endodontics.
The aim of the treatment is to avoid extracting the tooth, and in most cases is successful in preventing this.
The infection in the tooth is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth and then enter the tooth.
The infection can be caused by damage to the tooth or trauma, such as after a fall or by advanced tooth decay.
What is the procedure for root canal treatment?
When is a tooth extracted?
A tooth extraction is a fairly common procedure in dentistry. A tooth may need to be extracted for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons are:
- The tooth is unrestorable through tooth decay, trauma or periodontal disease.
- Wisdom teeth may need extracting if they are impacted (stuck and unable to grow normally into the mouth) and therefore may cause recurrent infections in the mouth.
- In orthodontics to help create space for the other teeth to be moved into straighter positions.
Tooth extractions can be done in a single appointment, with a follow up appointment for more complex cases. Our dentist will be able to advise you on the best options for your situation.
What is a dental filling?
A dental filling is used to restore a tooth damaged by decay to a more normal function and shape.
The process involves removing the decayed tooth material, cleaning the affected area and then filling out the cavity with a dental filling material such as porcelain or a tooth coloured resin (composite).
Amalgam (silver coloured) fillings can be offered however by nature they are visible and many people choose to replace these for a more natural looking filling.
The advantage of a dental filling is that it helps prevent further decay, and consequently more complex treatments.
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