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Your dental health is an essential aspect of your overall health and well-being and one you should prioritise with regular dental check-ups, cleanings and oral hygiene. If you’re searching for a dental clinic near me to ensure the best care for your teeth, we are here to guide you on your path to optimal oral health.
Comprehensive dental check-ups allow us to evaluate your oral health and develop a personalised treatment plan to keep you on the path to proper oral health. In addition, these check-ups allow us to implement preventative care that will ensure you avoid contracting any unwanted dental diseases.
We advise all our patients to visit us annually for routine dental check-ups. However, this may change slightly depending on whether you have recently had a dental procedure or have a particular condition.
Our resident dentist and oral hygienist will perform your dental check-up. We will ask you a few questions about your dental health and home before moving on to the examination.
The dentist will thoroughly inspect your teeth and gums and take several X-rays. This is to get a fuller picture of your oral health and the state of your mouth and jawbone. Once complete, we will update you on the state of your oral health, provide a diagnosis (if present) and prescribe treatment.
If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to ask us during your consultation.
Nothing leaves you feeling fresher and lighter than a scale and polish. This dental cleaning is an essential part of caring for your oral health, in addition to your regular oral hygiene routine at home.
A scale and polish is a professional dental cleaning performed by our resident oral hygienist. They are a preventative treatment that helps maintain oral health while avoiding dental diseases and bacteria.
Scale and polish cleanings are necessary to help reach those pesky crevices and gaps that we can't necessarily access with a simple toothbrush, so we recommend a cleaning every 4 months.
During a scale and polish cleaning, we use specialised tools and cleaning agents to scale, buff and polish your teeth and mouth.
Our oral hygienist will prepare your teeth by gently scaling them to remove plaque on the teeth and gums. Plaque is a build-up of bacteria that coats the teeth and becomes more difficult to remove if it hardens into tartar. Our scaling tool allows us to break down and remove any existing plaque.
The next step is buffing and polishing the teeth with dental cleaning agents and ending with a mouth rinse. We also apply a fluoride varnish to the teeth to help keep them strong and prevent the onset of decay.
Apart from your routine dental check-ups and cleanings, you should maintain a regular oral hygiene routine at home. Ensure that you brush your teeth and floss twice a day. Flossing allows you to get between the teeth and remove any bacteria and food particles that may be stuck.
If you have any concerns or questions about oral health, don't hesitate to ask us during your appointment. Our priority is the prevention of dental disease and education on oral health to all our patients, so we are more than happy to assist you.
Almost everyone will get a cavity at least once in their life, and while they are common, they shouldn't be taken lightly. Cavities and other forms of tooth decay can tremendously impact your oral health if not treated in time.
A standard treatment for cavities is dental fillings, which are used to treat teeth damaged from decay or injury. The result is a strong and healthy tooth completely restored.
Dental fillings are made from moldable materials that fill and cover the tooth, protecting it from further damage. At Dr Johan Borman's practice, we work with quality dental materials and tools to ensure our patients receive the best care for their needs.
Our dental filling materials include:
Both of these materials are durable and long-lasting, giving your tooth the support it needs to function at its best. Ceramic porcelain is the strongest material available, whereas composite resin is more affordable.
Our expert dentist will assess your tooth and provide a diagnosis before recommending the best material and treatment plan for your needs.
Dental fillings procedures are quick, painless and performed at our clinics. The dentist will first numb the area to ensure your comfort before thoroughly cleaning the impacted tooth. It's essential to remove any bacteria or decay so that when the filling is applied, the tooth won't get infected again.
Once ready and dry, the dentist applies the filling material and moulds it to fit your tooth's natural shape. The material is then cured and buffed, and you can resume your normal activities immediately with no downtime.
Our natural teeth are one of the strongest parts of our bodies, but sometimes they go through an injury or contract an infection which causes them to weaken. In these cases, we use dental crowns to protect the natural tooth and restore your ability to smile, eat and speak comfortably.
Dental crowns are a common dental prosthetic used in many cases to help protect the natural tooth.
Some instances where we use crowns include:
At Dr Johan Borman's practice, we use high-quality ceramic porcelain and composite resin crowns to protect the natural tooth. These durable and long-lasting materials match your tooth's natural colour, adding an aesthetically pleasing appeal to your smile.
Dental crowns are fabricated in a dental laboratory which specialises in dental prosthetics. During your consultation, we will first assess the impacted tooth and determine if a crown fits your needs.
If you are a candidate for a crown, the dentist will prepare your tooth and take several impressions to be sent to the dental laboratory. Then, the lab will create your crown from ceramic porcelain or composite resin and send us the final prosthetic. This can take 2-3 weeks and we will provide you with a temporary crown while you wait.
We will fit the crown in your follow-up appointment, where the dentist will make any necessary adjustments to ensure the fit is comfortable. Once we have secured the fit, the crown will be bonded to your natural tooth. Your new crown can last up to a decade and will give you the freedom to use the full functionality of your mouth.
Everyone deserves to have a smile they are proud to show off, regardless of what they have experienced. At Dr Johan Borman's practice, we offer long-term solutions to fill the gaps in your smile. One such solution is a dental bridge.
Dental bridges are a group of 1 or more false teeth connected to your natural teeth through crowns or a metal framework. They have various uses beyond filling the gaps in your smile, such as:
Dental bridges come in various forms to help cater to different patient cases. We offer numerous options at our practices, including:
If you have gaps in your smile, we may recommend receiving a dental bridge to fill the space. We do this by preparing the adjacent natural teeth with dental crowns or metal wings attached to the back.
Next, we take several impressions of the surrounding teeth and bite to ensure that your dental bridge perfectly matches your smile. We then send the impressions to a dental laboratory that specialises in dental prosthetics and fit a temporary bridge in the meantime.
Your final bridge will be adjusted and fitted in your follow-up appointment, where we will assess how well the bridge feels and looks. Our bridges are all made from either ceramic porcelain or composite resin to ensure durability and functionality while keeping your smile looking stunning.
Once we have made all the necessary checks and adjustments, we will bond the bridge to the crowns or metal wing and you will be able to continue your day as usual.
Despite its reputation, extracting a tooth is a relatively standard procedure that many teens and adults go through. A tooth extraction can be necessary to preserve your oral health or ensure no overcrowding occurs.
We understand that many patients may feel nervous about having a tooth extracted, so we aim to provide a pain-free and calming experience.
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most popular reasons to perform an extraction, but there are many other cases where you may need a tooth removed.
These include:
At Dr Johan Borman's practice, we thoroughly assess all options before recommending tooth extraction. Your oral health is our first priority, and we endeavour to save teeth where possible, as well as restore your full function.
Tooth extraction is a minor surgical procedure that we perform at our clinic. The first step is assessing if there are no other options to save the natural tooth. Our friendly dentist will examine the impacted tooth and take X-rays before making a proper diagnosis and treatment recommendation.
During the procedure, you will be slightly sedated to ensure a comfortable and pain-free experience. This is especially beneficial for patients who have dental fear. Next, the dentist will use specialised tools to remove the tooth gently. The entire procedure can take 1-2 hours.
Once complete, we will stitch up the area and apply gauze so a blood clot forms. We will provide a complete after-care guide and prescribe pain medication and antibiotics to speed up the healing process.
Your gum will return to normal after 2 weeks, but the bone and soft tissue can take a few more months to recover. During this time, it's essential to finish your prescribed course of medication, keep the area clean, and avoid chewing close to the area.
The next step after extraction is to fill the gap with a dental prosthetic such as a dental bridge or crown. We will discuss these options with you to determine the best option for your needs and budget.
