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General Dentistry

Keeping teeth and gums healthy for life

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry encompasses the range of services which are used to keep your teeth and gums healthy and will restore them if they have a problem.

At Askew Dental Care, we believe in a preventative approach to your oral health. By looking after your teeth and checking on them regularly, we can prevent problems from occurring. Should any issues arise, we can deal with them quickly before the problem gets worse and is potentially more expensive.

We see patients from White City, Hammersmith and throughout West London of all ages. We encourage children to come and see us as soon as they cut their first tooth, and we look after patients who are in their nineties.

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Which services does general dentistry cover?

Here are some of the more common general dentistry services which we offer at Askew Dental Care.

Regular dental check-up

You should visit your dentist at least once a year. If you have a problem with your teeth or there’s something we want to keep an eye on, we will ask to see you twice a year or more regularly. At your dental check-up, your dentist will do a thorough general check on your oral health which includes monitoring your teeth for cavities, checking for plaque and gum disease. We will also check for loose or wobbly teeth and assess your bite.

Dental hygiene

You should see your dental hygienist once a year. Your hygienist is more focused on keeping your mouth, teeth and gums clean to prevent tooth decay, bad breath and gum disease. They will thoroughly clean your mouth with a scale and polish. Your hygienist will also identify, diagnose and treat gum disease which is the number one cause of tooth loss in the UK.

Fillings

Cavities are small holes which appear in your teeth from either decay, trauma or consuming too much sugar in your diet. A cavity needs to be filled otherwise it will become painful or risk developing an infection. Most patients now prefer white fillings because they are made from a strong material which looks natural and are inconspicuous in your mouth.

Inlays and onlays

Inlays and onlays are used to repair larger cavities than fillings. Where fillings are applied directly to fill a cavity during a single visit to your dentist, inlays and onlays are custom-made in our dental laboratory to fit your tooth’s structure. Inlays sit within the tooth’s cusps and onlays are used to cover a larger area – one or more cusps in the tooth. Inlays and onlays are made from porcelain which blend in with your natural tooth colour.

Dental crowns

A crown is a type of dental restoration that is used to repair a tooth which has broken, has become weakened by decay or has a large cavity which cannot be repaired with a filling. If you have had root canal treatment, you will need a dental crown to cap the restored tooth. The crown is made from a tooth-coloured composite material which sits over the top of your natural tooth. It helps to give shape, add protection and give a natural look to your smile.

Dental bridge

If you require a more extensive restoration than a crown or have more than one tooth that needs to be repaired, a bridge is a good solution. A bridge is also used to replace one or more missing teeth which are next to each other. A bridge spans a gap and is usually anchored in place by a dental crown at either end. The bridge helps to strengthen the prepared teeth because it is fixed and cannot

Root canal treatment

If you get an infection inside of your tooth, you may experience pain, red swollen gums, increased sensitivity and notice an abscess. You will need root canal treatment, where, over a series of appointments, your dentist will remove the infected pulp from within your tooth and flush out the root canals to remove the infection.

Dentures

Dentures are the most cost-effective way