You shouldn’t have to put up with oral health problems Many people don’t realise that there is a problem with their oral health until they start to feel pain or when the problem becomes visible. Due to modern dentistry, there has never been so many treatment options available to patients. At Beresford Dental – The Smile Pros, we understand that each and every patient is different. Therefore, we tailor our treatment plans to suit your individual condition. We pride ourselves in developing relationship with patients so that they feel comfortable speaking about there dental concerns and any oral health questions they might have. Below are some of the most common dental concerns we encounter on a day-to-day basis. Problem Lower Denture Dental Anxiety Unfortunately, there are many age-old stereotypes associated with dentistry. These days, modern dental treatments are often virtually pain free, with our practice designed to make you feel comfortable and confident in the treatment you are receiving. Before your treatment, we make sure to sit and discuss any concerns you may have and walk you through the treatment, step by step. Educating patients and ensuring you’re comfort throughout your visit is our number one priority. Broken and Chipped Teeth Broken or chipped teeth may happen for a number of different reasons. Commonly, patients will see us with a broken tooth due to trauma, sporting injury or from grinding/clenching. Even if it isn’t painful, it is very important that you address it as soon as possible to avoid more serious treatment down the track. We offer a range of cosmetic and restorative options to help repair the tooth and restore its appearance. Tooth Pain Tooth pain generally won’t occur unless there is a problem with the tooth, such as a cavity, cracked tooth, exposed root or even gum disease. Depending on the exact condition, tooth pain can range from very mild to excruciating. To ensure that there are no serious problems associated with your tooth pain, book a consultation with our friendly team today! Discoloured Teeth Discoloured teeth, whilst often won’t be detrimental to your oral health can be an aesthetic concern for many people. Discoloured teeth may occur for a number of reasons including the consumption of certain foods and drinks such as coffee, tea, wine and soft drink, the use of tobacco, and may also occur due to poor oral hygiene and disease that result in deterioration of tooth enamel. Beresford Dental – The Smile Pros have a number of cosmetic solutions for discoloured teeth including Zoom! Teeth Whitening, veneers and crowns. Missing Teeth Missing teeth may happen due to trauma, sporting accident, decay, severe damage or extraction. Whilst missing teeth can be a common concern, it it very important that you replace the tooth as soon as possible. Dr Darryl Beresford is a board registered prosthodontist with a significant amount of experience replacing missing teeth. Depending on your specific condition and desired treatment outcome, you may require either a dental implant, bridge or dentures. Book a consultation with our team today to discuss which option is the most appropriate for you. Unattractive Smile Whilst an unattractive smile isn’t necessarily a dental concern, it can make many patients self-conscious. Luckily there are a wide range of cosmetic and restorative options available to help improve the appearance of your smile. Depending on the specific area of concern and the condition of your teeth, our team may suggest a number of different options including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants or dentures. Old Restorations Patients often visit us with old, broken down, chipped or discoloured restorations. Old restorations not only look bad, but can also be detrimental to the health of the tooth or teeth they are applied to. Sometimes, an old restoration can even cause tooth pain. For this reason, we offer replacements for old restorations using only the the best, modern restorative treatments and techniques. We offer BIOLASE Waterlase treatment to remove old restorations that are causing problems or are no longer visually appealing. This system allows for easy, comfortable and safe removal of restorations in a very short period of time. Treating your dental concerns at Beresford Dental – The Smile Pros Dr Darryl Beresford, Dr Francesca and the team treat all dental concerns, from minor cosmetic concerns to severe restorative issues. We pride ourselves on offering a full suite of dental solutions, all from our Mermaid Waters location. If you have one of the concerns listed, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team today! Don’t forget to share this via Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and LinkedIn.