Fillings
Fillings are an easy and effective way to protect your smile by treating
cavities and repairing damaged teeth before they cause further harm. We use
teeth coloured materials for improved aesthetics and apply the most up to
date techniques to ensure minimal discomfort and speedy recovery.
Signs that you may require a filling:
*Sensitivity when teeth are exposed to cold and hot temperatures
*Visible dark spots or holes on teeth
* A chipped or fractured tooth
* Cracked or broken existing fillings
Advantages of Fillings :
* Limits damage associated with dental cavities and decay
* Protects remaining tooth from further damage
* Eliminates pain
* Protects smile aesthetic by preventing tooth loss
* Restores tooth function
* Eliminates bad-breath-causing bacteria
Crowns and Bridges
Chipped, broken or missing teeth not only impact your appearance and selfconfidence but more importantly, your ability to chew food and maintain
healthy gums. In these situations, dental crowns and/or bridges provide a
natural-looking solution to improve the function and cosmetic appearance of
your teeth.
Crowns:
Crowns are placed on individual teeth to repair tooth damage or as part of a
smile makeover.
Bridges :
A dental bridge can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. A bridge
generally consists of one or more crowns that are anchored to teeth on either
side of the tooth gap, giving you back a gap-free smile.
Root Canal Treatment
Although the thought of a root canal treatment fills most patients with fear and
dread it really is a thorough and effective way to treat pain and discomfort at
it’s source and save a tooth that has been irreversibly damaged due to decay,
disease or trauma. Endodontics is a particular passion of Dr Awad. Having
completed further post graduate qualifications in this area, he is highly skilled
and experienced in root canal treatments. His gentle touch and use of
modern techniques will have you leaving thinking “that wasn’t bad at all!”
Signs that you may need root canal treatment:
* Severe pain, particularly when chewing
* Intense sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
* Swelling or tenderness in nearby gums
* Tooth darkening
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars at the back of your mouth that usually
come in during your late teens and early twenties. While in many cases
wisdom teeth grow without causing any concerns, for some people they can
be problematic, causing pain and swelling and possibly overcrowding.
We understand that the prospect of having your wisdom teeth extracted can
be a little nerve-racking. You can rest assured that Dr Awad is very
experienced in extractions and makes every effort to keep you calm and
comfortable throughout the procedure and during your recovery.
Signs that your wisdom teeth may need to be extracted :
*Bleeding or swelling around wisdom teeth
*Pain when opening your mouth
* Chronically getting food trapped between your wisdom teeth and the
surrounding gum tissue.
* A foul taste or odour coming from the back of your mouth
Dental Emergencies
If you’re having a dental emergency such as severe pain, bleeding, chipped or broken teeth or sudden swelling, call us right away. We allocate time every day for emergencies so that you can be seen promptly. Our friendly staff will also provide any relevant advice over the phone and talk you through how to manage your issue until you see us.
Gum disease treatment
You might not think a whole lot about the importance of healthy gums but gum disease, otherwise known as periodontitis, can wreak havoc on the soft tissue around your teeth. Without treatment, it can destroy the bone that supports your teeth leading to loosening and even loss of your teeth. While prevention via routine oral health check-ups is always best, if gum disease has taken hold, the team at Ettalong Beach Dental are here to help you eliminate gum disease and reclaim your oral health and protect your smile.
Children’s Dental
lifelong healthy beautiful smile begins with childhood dental care! At Ettalong Beach Dental our caring and compassionate team make your child feel right at home as we introduce healthy habits that will last into adulthood. Being a parent himself, Dr Awad understands that sometimes ‘distraction’ is the best tool we have for getting through appointments. That’s why the surgery is equipped with an overhead screen for your little one to watch their favourite show while receiving treatment.
