Drs ASHBERG A LOURIE B ROSENBERG M KLEIMAN
Dentist in Cape Town

The effects of whitening can last up to three years. The effect is less likely to last as long if you smoke, or eat or drink products that can stain your teeth. Plaque contains bacteria, which produce toxins that irritate and damage the gums. Gum disease can cause bad breath and change the appearance of your smile. Persons with periodontitis must realise that a lifelong regimen of excellent hygiene and professional maintenance care with a dentist/hygienist or periodontist is required to maintain affected teeth. CROWNS A dental crown (otherwise known as a cap) is a type of tooth-shaped cover which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. As a result, a filling can't replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. The dental crowns procedure is typically completed during two dentist appointments. BRIDGES A bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture is used to replace a missing tooth by joining permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants using material such as composite resin or porcelain. It is, essentially two or more dental crowns joined together to form one unit. There are different types of bridges, depending on how they are fabricated and the way they anchor to the adjacent teeth. ROOT CANAL Dental root canal treatment is something many people fear, but the plain fact is, good local anaesthesia techniques allow for effective, pain-free root canal treatment. There have been great innovations in the art and science of root canal therapy. Dentists now must be educated on the current concepts in order to optimally perform a root canal. Additionally, if your dentist has years of experience and is sympathetic to your needs you have no need to worry. To explain further: a root canal is a naturally occurring cavity in the root of a tooth, and contains pulp tissue. If the pulp tissue decays and becomes infected, the body's immune system will respond. A person with an infected root canal will almost certainly feel pain, and their teeth will be sensitive as a result. An infected root canal can also result in far more serious health problems such as heart disease. DENTAL IMPLANTS A dental implant is an artificial tooth used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns, implant-supported bridges or dentures. While high-tech in nature, dental implants can actually be more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework as implants do not rely on neighbouring teeth for support. Implants can also support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to gum disease, an injury, or some other reason. Dental implants are teeth that can look and feel just like your own.