GENERAL DENTISTRY

General Dentistry

We welcome every patient at Riverlands Dental, and look forward to working together to help you achieve optimal oral health. We promise that we will put our technology and our training at your service to achieve your goals for your oral health. General dentistry includes our preventive and restorative procedures focused on preserving and improving your oral health. From basic cleanings and checkups to advanced tooth repair, general dentistry can help no matter your current oral health or your oral health goals.

To learn what general dentistry procedures will work for you, please call (02) 4501 7930 or book an appointment today with a Hawkesbury dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.

Why Choose Riverlands Dental?

Riverlands dental is a friendly, caring, non-judgmental dental practice. We won’t blame you or demand explanations for your current oral health — our only interest is helping you achieve optimal health starting today.

Our entire team, from dentists and assistants to practice managers and coordinators, are all dedicated to providing the best care, and are constantly receiving updated training to make sure the general dentistry care they deliver is based on the latest, best knowledge. We utilize state-of-the-art technology to develop a custom-care plan for every patient.

We also understand that many patients have anxiety about the dentist. We have a very gentle touch in our care, and we want to make sure that every patient understands what care is recommended and why. For patients with more serious anxiety, we offer sedation dentistry.

Prevention is the Best Value 

At Riverlands Dental, we strive to offer our patients Remarkable Value care, and the best value for patients is in preventive and minimal intervention general dentistry. That’s why we offer a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry, including: 
The standard dental checkup is a powerful preventive service. We can remove oral bacteria deposits from your teeth to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. In addition, we can perform a spot-check on your oral health and hygiene. With early detections, small oral health problems can be corrected through changes in diet or hygiene routine. You can avoid fillings and crowns, preserving your teeth for a lifetime of beautiful smiles.

Sealants are a plastic coating that we use to prevent food and bacteria from getting into cracks in your teeth that are hard to clean. They are highly effective, reducing cavity risk by nearly 90%, according to studies.

Mouthguards protect teeth against trauma. We recommend these be used for most competitive sports–not just contact sports. A mouthguard is an inexpensive alternative to chipped, cracked, or knocked-out teeth.

Orthodontics is often seen as a cosmetic procedure, but it can help you avoid future tooth problems, especially for children. People who get orthodontics might reduce their future risk of gum disease by about half.

Repair Teeth and Preserve Your Smile

When you develop oral health problems such as gum disease or tooth decay, we want to work quickly to treat the problem with general dentistry and reverse damage as quickly as possible.

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a chronic infection of the gums and other tissues that surround the teeth. It is not only the leading cause of tooth loss, it has been linked to heart disease, dementia, and cancer. Treating gum disease has been linked to lower overall healthcare costs in some studies.

Tooth decay can damage your teeth, and, if left untreated, can cause a life-threatening infection. The sooner we find and repair decay, the less expensive and invasive treatment will be. Treatments for tooth decay include, generally from smallest to largest: 
Dental fillings are typically the first treatment for tooth decay, although we can sometimes slow or even reverse the process with hygiene, diet, and other lifestyle modification if the decay is detected early enough. A filling involves removing the decayed part of the tooth and sealing it with composite, ceramic, or other materials.

A dental crown is a restoration that covers the entire visible surface of a tooth. It’s used when decay threatens the integrity of the tooth, putting it at risk for fracture and/or infection. When crowned, a tooth looks and functions like a healthy natural tooth, and is resistant to future decay and damage.

Root canal therapy removes infection when decay reaches the interior chamber of a tooth. Once the interior is cleaned out, a dental crown is usually used to protect and support the tooth. A tooth treated with root canal therapy can provide decades of healthy function.

If a tooth is too badly damaged to restore decay, we will have to extract it to protect other teeth and your overall health. After a tooth is removed, we have many option to replace it, including: 
Though it’s usually best to try to save a tooth.  

Are You Looking for a General Dentist in Hawkesbury?

If you’re trying to preserve or restore your oral health in Hawkesbury, let us help. Please call (02) 4501 7930 or book an appointment today with a dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond. 
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