Oral surgery
Oral surgery – tooth extraction, wisdom teeth- by Dr Smyth Tooth removalSometimes it is not possible to repair teeth and they may need to be removed. The most common reason for the loss of teeth in childhood is tooth decay (dental caries). In adulthood gum disease is the cause of the loss of teeth.When a [...]
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Crowns or Tooth Capsby Liverpool Dentist Peter Smyth Teeth that have been weakened by large repairs or root fillings in the past can be prepared for crowns in order to strengthen them. Porcelain and gold crowns (porcelain bonded, PBC, metal ceramic)The majority of crowns are gold thimbles covered with tooth coloured porcelain to make them [...]
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From an early age we are taught to toothbrush our teeth and not to eat too many sweets. In adulthood teeth may show signs of damage such as chipped enamel, decay, discolouration and gum disease which can detract from our smiles natural beauty. Never has there been a better time in dentistry to be able [...]
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Dental Treatment Liverpool Dental TreatmentThe primary objectives of treatment are to help you achieve great dental health, an attractive smile, a comfortable mouth with smooth teeth, restore function (eating and speaking) and prevent future dental disease. Dr Smyth’s day to day clinical is primarily concerned with: 1. Treating patients referred to the clinic by local [...]
Read moreGum Disease – Treatment
Treatment for Periodontal Disease (GUM DISEASE) Gum disease is the most common human disease. Some people are not susceptible, some develop severe gum disease even though they have meticulously clean their teeth. After we clean our teeth and brush away the dental plaque, this soft bacteria layer slowly builds up once again. In some susceptible [...]
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