How can we help you?
At Centre Street Dental, we welcome any questions and are here to help our patients make educated and informed decisions regarding their dental health and smiles.
We have answered some of our most common questions that patients ask.
If your question is not on this list, please let us know.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Chipped and worn teeth are often unsightly and can lead to a genuine lack of self confidence. The causes of chipping and wearing are varied and as such there are a range of treatments available. Small chips can usually be repaired by some simple bonding procedures.
Sometimes the teeth are not aligned properly and this can lead to unusual wear patterns in the teeth. At Centre Street Dental, our Invisalign Go system may be able to be used to realign the teeth prior to reshaping and restoring the teeth with bonding or porcelain veneers. If the wear is severe, then more extensive reconstructive work may be necessary.
At Centre Street Dental, we believe that it is important that our patients should know all of the available options and the pro’s and con’s of each of these options. It is only then that a truly informed decision can be made.
If you would like to know more about the options available for you, please book in for a consultation appointment with Dr Greg Normoyle.
If your teeth are looking worn or shorter than they used to, it is highly likely that you are grinding (bruxing) your teeth. It is NOT because you are getting older. People grind their teeth as a response to stress and this grinding can occur during the day or night. The biggest issue with grinding teeth is that it is something that is done subconsciously. We are just not aware that it is happening. Grinding your teeth can have some serious consequences to your ability to bite, chew and smile and can also lead to jaw joint problems or TMJ Dysfunction.
At Centre Street Dental in Casino, Dr Greg have vast experience in recognising and treating the effects of bruxing. It is important to remember that, as dentists, we cannot stop your grinding. Grinding and clenching your teeth are psychological responses to stress. The treatment that can be provided is there to prevent further damage to the teeth and the jaw joint.
If you think that your teeth are getting shorter, we invite you to call us at Centre Street Dental for a consultation.
A cancer diagnosis is a very challenging episode in anyone’s life and confronting the whole treatment process can be daunting. Thinking about how your diagnosis can affect your mouth can be a little way down the list of priorities and that is very understandable.
However, maintaining regular appointments with your dentist both during and after your initial treatment is really important and this regardless of the type of cancer that you have been diagnosed with. All cancer treatment can have significant impacts on a person’s mouth.
This is because most cancer treatment has a ‘drying’ effect on the mouth. What does this mean? Well, these treatments can lead to a reduction in the amount of saliva that is produced in the mouth. Saliva is THE most important thing for tooth and gum health. Less saliva means that your mouth has less ability to stay healthy regardless of how well your brushing and flossing routine is at home.
At Centre Street Dental, we recommend that if you have had a cancer diagnosis, it is important to make your dentist part of your overall ‘cancer treatment’ team. We invite you to call us for an appointment should you require any further information.
Occlusal guards or splints are used to protect the teeth in people who clench or grind their teeth. They are made of a hard plastic/acrylic and are custom made at Centre Street Dental. Dr Greg Normoyle recommend that patients wear their splints at night to protect their teeth whilst they are sleeping. Patients are also encouraged to wear their splint if they are working alone in front of a computer or any other time during the day when they don’t need to chat to anyone.
Splints do not stop people from grinding. However, a well-made splint will protect the teeth from further harm as well as reducing the often associated jaw muscle pain. If you think that you may need an occlusal guard/splint call us at Centre Street Dental for an appointment.
Dental bonding is a term that is frequently used to describe Cosmetic Dentistry using tooth coloured filling material. It is actually the way that tooth coloured fillings are stuck to a tooth. At Centre Street Dental in Casino, we use dental bonding in a cosmetic way to reshape teeth to make the smile look more even and aesthetic. We can do this by fixing chipped teeth or realigning slightly crooked front teeth. This can be a more cost-effective option than a full course of orthodontics.
Dr Greg Normoyle have both done numerous post graduate courses on cosmetic dentistry including Dental Bonding. If you think that dental bonding may benefit you, we invite you to call us today at Centre Street Dental for a consultation and we can discuss all the options available for you.
At Centre Street Dental in Casino, our cosmetic treatments range from simple ‘at home’ whitening through to full smile design and reconstruction. If you have had braces in the past and now have some relapse tooth movement, we can use our ‘Invisalign Go’ system to re- straighten the teeth. Chipped and worn front teeth can be restored using tooth coloured bonding techniques or porcelain veneers or crowns. The range of treatments is vast and can suit nearly any budget.
Dr Greg Normoyle can complete a digital scan of your mouth and develop a digital smile design which can be transferred to your mouth using 3D printing technology. Then it is simply a matter of deciding what is right for you.
If you would like to know what cosmetic treatments would best suit you, call us today to organise a consultation.