A bridge provides a fixed solution for one or more missing teeth. In simple terms they can be viewed as crowns joined together and cemented on the supporting teeth, with fixed false tooth/teeth in between to "bridge the gap". They are a very desirable alternative to a removable partial denture and are crafted by very experienced laboratory technicians to ensure it feels and looks as natural, as the rest of your teeth.

As white filling materials in recent years have become stronger and look more natural, they are a simple yet cost-effective way of closing gaps, removing other defects and changing rotated or broken teeth. Composite bonding can transform your smile without even having to cut down teeth, meaning no injections or drilling.

Composite bonding requires a good knowledge about the anatomy, colour, shape and characteristics of teeth and here at Katherine Place Dental Practice, the clinicians ensure they keep up with the latest information and technologies to ensure they provide the best possible results.

Dental crowns are protective caps that wrap around the whole tooth. They are normally used when a tooth is badly broken, heavily filled or root treated to restore that tooth’s appearance and strength. Our clinicians are highly trained to ensure that the final cosmetic appearance of the crown blends in naturally with that of the adjacent teeth.

Dentures are removable replacements for your teeth, designed to look and function like your own natural teeth and surrounding gum tissues. Modern-day dentures can look very realistic and natural and feel comfortable.

When all your teeth are missing, a complete denture is used to replace them, whereas if only a few teeth need replacing, a partial denture or over-denture is used. Partial dentures can prevent your existing healthy teeth from shifting following tooth loss.

Missing teeth can lead to a number of consequences, the most obvious being the cosmetic appearance of the unsightly gap, but other consequences include tilting of adjacent teeth into the space, increased bone loss and possibly altered speech due to the space. Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth and are essentially a substitute for a natural root having both very high success rates as well as giving almost indistinguishable aesthetic results.

An implant is a device made of titanium that is placed into your jaw under local anaesthetic. It becomes fixed to the bone by a process called ‘osseo-integration’ i.e. new bone growing around it. Once placed, an implant can provide the foundation for long-term support of crowns, bridges or dentures.

There may be acute pain when a tooth is infected or the nerve in the tooth is dying, due to abscess, periodontal disease, a fractured tooth or trauma to the mouth. A procedure called root canal treatment can often prevent the tooth being pulled out. The infection is treated from within the tooth by the injured nerve and pulp tissue being taken out. Then the roots are sterilised and sealed to prevent bacteria re-entering, thus alleviating the pain. Following root canal treatment the tooth may be restored with bonded material or with a crown.

The dentist will examine your mouth to determine how healthy your gums and teeth are. The dentist may also take x-rays at this time. This will enable the dentist to agree a course of treatment with you if any problems are found. Cancer can occur in any part of the mouth including the tongue and lips. Regular dental check-ups allow early detection of potential problems.

We offer comprehensive treatment tailored to your needs in a friendly, approachable and professional way. Our treatments include routine dental care, emergency dentistry, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Treatment by our experienced dental team will return your teeth to good health and then help you to maintain good dental health.

We all know that a great smile gives us confidence and a sense of well being, with the latest technology and materials we can make that happen for you. Our experienced team at Katherine Place Dental Practice can enhance your smile with the latest in teeth whitening, implants, orthodontics, veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures and restorative techniques.

White fillings, also known as composites, are great at restoring broken down or decayed teeth. Here at Katherine Place Dental Practice, we mainly use either composite or porcelain restorations. Both these filling materials are matched to your own natural tooth colour so not only do they look very natural, they are bonded by a special adhesive into your tooth, adding to the retention of the filling and sealing the tooth. Porcelain is usually used when more than half of the tooth is missing.