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Our Practice provides a vast range of Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry treatments and services. General Dentistry
General Dentistry seeks to repair oral conditions and prevent you from losing your teeth. Within our practice we utilize General and Preventive Dentistry techniques to regain your sense of overall well being and prevent further deterioration of your teeth. General and Preventive Dentistry is essential for patients suffering oral conditions, as it enables these problems to be resolved and for patients to regain their overall well being. Routine dental check-ups combined with day-to-day oral hygiene techniques will help prevent the need for oral restorations and keep your teeth healthy and vibrant. We recommend regular visits for your thorough examination and hygiene appointments. Other steps, which can be taken to increase the health of your teeth and gums.
Crowns (Porcelain,Gold,Composite) are a long term solution for teeth that have a limited prognosis if left to their own fate in the mouth. Crowns may be prescribed for the following reasons:
Bridges (Composite/Porcelain) are generally prescribed as an alternative to implants or dentures when just one or two teeth need to be replaced in the mouth. A bridge consists of a crown on one or both sides of the gap in the mouth with a false (pontic) tooth joined to the crown/s to replace the missing tooth. Crowns and bridges both require two appointments View the pictures in gallery page
Implants are titanium screws which are implanted into the jawbone. This practice uses several different types of implants to allow for different factors of treatment. Implants may be used for various reasons ranging from replacing a single tooth to anchoring a full denture for more stability. Quotes for implants are best given upon consultation with a dentist due to the great variance in treatment options available. An OPG (full mouth) x-ray is normally requested to assess the amount of bone available and a CT scan may be requested in some cases. View the pictures in gallery page
This practice provides various orthodontic services ranging from fixed and/or removable appliances to full arch banding. Patients are offered a choice of metal or clear brackets for the upper teeth and a choice of coloured elastics at each monthly adjustment appointment. Due to the great variety of orthodontic treatments available quotes are given after an initial consultation with the dentist and quite frequently orthodontic records involving x-rays, photos and impressions are generally required. For full arch banding cases a payment plan is put in place to work in with the patients health fund in which approximately an initial payment of approximately 1/3 of the total quote is paid at the band up appointment and the remainder is paid off in equal monthly installments until the end of treatment which may be anywhere between 12 - 24 months. View the pictures in gallery page
Porcelain Veneers Provide exceptional aesthetic and functional benefits to patients, Porcelain Veneers may be implemented to repair a number of oral conditions. Porcelain Veneers are created from ceramic materials and therefore have the ability to mimic natural teeth. Porcelain Veneers have high resistance to staining and utilize a minimal treatment method. Porcelain Veneers may be utilized to amend the following oral conditions,
Composite Veneers and Bonding This technique can be used to treat all types of cosmetic and functional problems at a fraction of the cost of porcelain crowns and veneers. Another advantage of this technique is there is little or no tooth reduction or preparation required and can be completed in a comparatively short appointment. However , this treatment long-term, may require repair form time to time depending on the individual case. View the pictures in gallery page
Laser Bleaching ("Smartbleach") This treatment is performed as an in-chair treatment and takes approximately 1 ½ hours of treatment time. The treatment consists of three stages of bleaching in which the teeth are coated with a concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel and is completed with a flouride gel treatment. During the treatment teeth may be prone to sensitivity but extreme sensitivity is rare. Results using this method of treatment may vary. As a result more than one treatment session may be required but is not common. This treatment is generally used to treat Tetracycline staining (antibiotic staining from childhood) or as an initial boost prior to using the home bleaching kit. For more information on Smartbleach, go to to this website: www.smartbleach.com.au Home Bleaching Kit This treatment consists of two short appointments approximately 3 - 5 days apart. At the first appointment impressions are taken of both the upper and lower arches so that bleaching trays can be fabricated to fit the individual patients teeth precisely. The bleaching trays are approximately 1-2mm thick and are colourless (see-through/invisible). At the second appointment after the trays have been made the patient is shown how to dispense the bleach and how to fit the trays correctly. The bleaching gel used is a 10% Carbamide peroxide solution which causes very little sensitivity except in extreme cases. The gel is designed to be changed in the trays every hour as after this time the bleach becomes ineffective due to being diluted with saliva. This type of treatment can give very reliable results as patients can keep bleaching until they have reached their desired colour shade. The length of time that this treatment takes does vary however depending on how often the patient manages to wear the trays/change the gel. The trays can be worn up to 8 hours a day (ie gel changed 8 times) and desired results can be acheived in as little as 2 weeks however most patients only manage 2 - 4 treatments per day and therefore desired results can often take up to 8 weeks to achieve. View the pictures in gallery page
Although Periodontal Disease is a serious condition, it can be resolved through proper dental care and good oral hygiene techniques. Periodontal Disease is an inflammatory Disease that attacks the gums, bones and other supporting structures of the teeth. It is the result of plaque (colourless bacteria that forms on teeth). If plaque is not brushed away, gums begin to slip downward away from teeth. This movement creates pockets in between teeth and gums, which eventually fill with plaque and cause deterioration. Symptoms of Periodontal Disease include;
The diagnosis of Periodontal Disease can be made through an oral examination with us. Within this consultation x-rays would be taken and the depth of the gum pockets measured.
Samuel Street Dental performs Root Canal Treatment as a standard treatment. The aim of Root Canal Treatment is to save a tooth that has been badly damaged due to injury, decay or disease.
In many cases, extractions, including wisdom teeth, are performed in the dental chair under local anaestheic..However cases do arise where teeth require extraction under general anaesthetic. As a result of this, Dr. Capelli has one session each month at Redlands Mater Private Hospital to cater for these patients. |