Cosmetic Dentistry can help with a number of dental concerns and these include tooth discolourations and tooth stains, missing teeth, minimal tooth fractures, worn-down tooth edges, tooth decay on front teeth, badly broken teeth due to fracture or tooth decay, crooked or disproportionate teeth, and minor gaps in between teeth.

To address these concerns, we provide a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services.

Tooth decay, cavity, or minimal chip in the front teeth can impact the way you smile so having dental fillings that perfectly blend with the rest of your teeth with a similar shade, hue, and feel is vital to achieving a perfect smile.

Thankfully, modern dentistry has evolved white composite fillings from being just aesthetically pleasing to more functional as it is durable enough for placement on the edges of teeth without worries of it fracturing.

Briefly, dental crowns are recommended to patients with badly fractured teeth or severe tooth decay that cannot be treated by simple dental fillings. This is also considered as final restoration for teeth that have undergone root canal therapy and for dental implants.

Meanwhile, dental bridges are essentially a 2-3 unit fixed denture that involves one prepared tooth used as support for an artificial replacement to a missing tooth. This treatment “bridges” a gap between teeth.

At Hornsby Dental, we are pleased to offer our patients the most advanced procedure in dental crowns and bridges through the use of CAD/CAM technology that allows us to make your ceramic unit in a single appointment. This modern equipment scans the tooth, designs the restoration, and mills the unit using a high-precision machine for a personalised and accurate fit of your dental crown.

Teeth Whitening is a non-invasive procedure that enhances the smile through a brighter and whiter set of teeth. This treats minor tooth discolourations and staining.

The best teeth whitening Hornsby is available in our clinic through the use of SDI PolaOffice+, an in-chair and dentist-facilitated teeth whitening system that guarantees results in just 90 minutes. This utilises a safe yet highly potent whitening gel and blue-light to accelerate teeth whitening Sydney without worries for excessive dehydration that is often the problem for other teeth whitening kits.

Dental Veneers are customised thin shells of material cemented onto the tooth surface to correct problems such as tooth discolouration, minor tooth fractures and gaps, and awkwardly shaped teeth. This is a very minimally invasive procedure and is often installed in several units to achieve a more uniform smile.

Dental Veneers come in composite or porcelain units. Composite veneers are an affordable option to enhance the smile but do not guarantee long-lasting results.

For a better investment, consider having Porcelain veneers. This type of dental veneer Sydney is superior in quality, both in function and aesthetics as they are highly durable and natural-looking.

The unsightly presence of metal brackets and wires to align the teeth to their proper position is now long gone as one of the treatment options to treat teeth crowding or spacing is now made more visually pleasing with the use of Invisalign.

Invisalign treatment is done by using clear aligners to aid in tooth movement. The clear aligners are replaced at certain intervals whilst your dentist Hornsby tracks the progress of your treatment.

Only licensed and trained dentists can perform Invisalign procedures. Visit Hornsby Dental if you would like to consider this treatment.

For healthy eruption of third molars, there must be adequate space to allow the teeth to fully develop, however if there is insufficient space along the jaw, they can become trapped or ‘impacted’ either fully or partially. In these cases, one’s wisdom teeth can begin growing at different angles, sometimes even horizontally, resulting in other dental complications that be easily prevented by removal of the impacted wisdom teeth.

Through the aid of X-ray, your dentist Hornsby will assess the position of the wisdom tooth Sydney and check for the angulation in the jaw. From this, a treatment plan will be made for wisdom tooth extraction and this is recommended to prevent future problems related to it.

• Partially impacted wisdom teeth can mean that part of the tooth still erupts but part of the tooth is covered by an operculum (flap of gum tissue). If food and bacteria become trapped in this area, this tissue can become inflamed, known as ‘pericoronitis’, resulting in swelling, pain, discomfort, fever, bad taste in mouth, discharge of pus, difficulty swallowing and opening mouth, as well as enlarged lymph nodes.

• Impacted wisdom teeth can also damage second molars that are in close proximity through pressure forces being exerted at the site of contact. The forces on the adjacent teeth can result in the eventual loss of tooth structure as well as crowding of the nearby teeth.

• Since wisdom teeth are positioned further back in the mouth, they can quite easily be missed during regular twice daily brushing and daily flossing. This makes them more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth, especially when the teeth are partially erupted.

• A fluid filled sac, called a dentigerous cyst, can develop around the tooth, resulting in destruction of underlying bone, gum tissue and possibly other teeth.

The eruption of wisdom teeth is closely monitored during regular check-up and teeth cleaning visits, so a dentist may be able to flag potential complications long before symptoms appear. Pain is often a good indication of underlying problems and if so, a dental appointment is required to assess all symptoms and treat the condition.

A dental practitioner may also take an x-ray to identify and discuss whether wisdom teeth removal are indicated.

Depending on the patient and positioning of the wisdom teeth, a dentist may perform the wisdom teeth removal Sydney in the dental chair or alternatively provide a referral letter to visit an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) for management of more complicated surgical extractions.

Wisdom teeth removal cost is also very case dependent but consulting with your dentist will give you a close estimation.

If you are concerned about your wisdom teeth or are experiencing any pain or discomfort, contact us at Hornsby Dental to schedule a consultation with one of our dental practitioners.

The Wisdom Tooth is associated with many dental problems. Some of which include:

• Severe pain that radiates from the jaw joints up to the temples causing headaches
• Strain on the jaw joints and muscles
• Difficulty in eating and speaking
• Malalignment of the teeth (Crowding)
• Inflammation of the gums covering the impacted wisdom tooth (Operculitis)
• Decay on the adjacent tooth due to the wisdom tooth pressing against it
• Infection leading to cysts and bone damage

Fortunately, the Wisdom Tooth has no viable function in the mouth. For as long as you have your other molars, you should be able to chew and eat well. So for that reason, consider having your consultation with your dentist near me for a Wisdom Teeth Removal Sydney.

1. Initial Consultation and Assessment

For your initial visit for wisdom teeth removal Hornsby, your dentist will do a comprehensive dental work-up and assessment for the positioning of the wisdom tooth in your mouth. This is aided by an X-ray.

Some cases are considered to be simple extractions especially if most of the body of the tooth has emerged in the mouth whilst some will be needing surgical interventions for removal.

2. Treatment Proper

The surgical proper is divided into three: administration of anaesthesia, removal of the wisdom tooth, and closing of the gum through sutures. To guarantee a painless procedure, your dentist will first numb the involved area before proceeding with removal. Some pressure will be felt but our dental team will ensure that you are never in any discomfort.

When the anaesthesia has taken effect, removal of the tooth is facilitated by loosening the tooth from its socket and then pulling it out using forceps. This is done with minimal unnecessary force to prevent fracturing the tooth making retrieval more difficult. If your case is deemed to be surgical, some amount of gum and bone removal may be required.

Lastly, suturing is done to close the wound. This prevents food debris and bacteria from lodging in the open socket which may cause infection.

3. Post-treatment Education

Immediately after surgery, your dentist will ask you to bite down on a gauze to induce pressure and minimise bleeding. The wound will heal faster if the blood clot on it is kept intact. This clot is full of nutrients that factors in with better recovery.

Also, a guideline of your do’s and don’t after treatment will be discussed after the procedure. This includes strict dietary and workload restrictions.

4. Recovery

Your wisdom teeth removal recovery is expected to be at around 1 to 2 weeks but this still depends on your discipline in following your dentist’s advice. Keep in mind that you work hand in hand with your dentist Hornsby for the success of your treatment.

With most teeth cleaning Sydney appointments, Hornsby Dental also pairs teeth cleaning with an examination so that if there are any dental issues, you will be informed immediately. A gum check will also be carried out to help assess for gum inflammation and its severity. After these assessments, teeth cleaning will be carried out with an ultrasonic scaler.

This is a form of mechanical cleaning where the instrument uses high frequency vibrations to tap against the hardened plaque and calculus, washing and breaking them off the tooth surface without harming the tooth underneath.

Not only does it remove the plaque and bacteria that has been growing on the tooth but also flushes the area with water and oxygen, clearing out the bacteria that causes more gum inflammation and bad breath.

By removing the bacteria filled calculus, it helps show your real smile underneath. After the cleaning, a gritty polish paste is also used to help smooth the surface area and remove any rough edges left by the bacteria-filled calculus and plaque.

Fluoride treatment is then performed to help the teeth that have been covered with the calculus as well as help prevent dental decay. Most patients will find that their smile will appear whiter, smoother and their gums will appear less red and lighter pink.

Our mouths are one of the most sensitive areas due to the large amount of nerve endings present. Teeth cleaning or tooth washing can cause some discomfort especially if the gums are very inflamed or if it is your first visit in a while as our teeth and gums can feel the vibrations emitted from the instrument.

Your Dentist and Oral Health therapist during this appointment does not intend to cause this discomfort and hence will help guide you through the appointment with a post treatment management plan for you after the clean.

This could involve using sensitivity toothpaste after the visit, salt water rinses to help the gums heal or having numbing cream during the appointment to lessen the discomfort.

If there is a lot of discomfort, please inform the dentist or oral health therapist during the appointment as we are happy to adapt and change our methods for your comfort.

With regular visits and good oral hygiene at home, teeth cleaning or tooth washing appointments will become easier and less uncomfortable.

Teeth cleaning benefits everyone not just with maintaining their gum health, but also acts as a good prevention for more severe and serious gum disease (periodontitis). Teeth cleaning is a form of maintenance appointment that allows us here at Hornsby Dental to also help you monitor and manage:

1. Risks of severe gum disease
2. Risks of tooth decay
3. Risks of cracked teeth or teeth wear
4. Wear on existing fillings, crowns, and other dental works

With teeth cleaning, we also remove any external stains that may have attached itself on your teeth over time like cigarette stains, coffee stains and tea stains and help bring back your smile to its true colour.

The difference between teeth cleaning and deep cleaning lies with the reason why one is needed over the other.

Teeth cleaning is a general appointment where the ultrasonic scaler mechanically removes the calcified bacterial plaque that sits above the gum line. This is usually where they form and cause the gums to be inflamed.

This appointment does not require local anaesthetics and is done on a regular basis for most patients to help treat gingivitis, prevent gingivitis, and manage good oral health.

A deep clean or root planing is a form of cleaning treatment usually performed for patients where the calculus has grown downwards underneath the gums. Paired with this presentation is usually severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, as the calculus now introduces the bacteria to more sensitive structures underneath our gums that are slowly resorbing because of it.

These deep cleaning appointments will require local anaesthetics and more attentive treatments to treat the gums and regain your oral health.

Any deep cleaning will be planned with you and your dentist or oral therapist together as it requires more involvement.