Exploring Comprehensive Dental Care From an Intercare Dentist

Dental health is not just essential for eating, speaking, confidence, and self-esteem. Paying regular visits to a dentist can also benefit our general health. At each Intercare dental clinic, we understand both the importance of maintaining optimal oral health and the positive impact of a radiant white smile.

Accordingly, our comprehensive dental services have been purpose-designed to cater to every need, from routine cleansing and fillings to advanced restorative and cosmetic procedures. We employ state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology to deliver comprehensive, personalised, tailored dental treatment plans. Together with our steadfast commitment to patient comfort and satisfaction, these guarantee the high quality that is the hallmark of all Intercare medical and dental services.

Routine Care from a Dentist is the Foundation of Oral Health

 

The extensive routine dental services available from Intercare include the following:

• Regular Check-Ups and Cleaning: These primary services form the cornerstone of preventative dentistry. We advise our patients to book a check-up every six months to ensure the early detection and treatment of potential issues.
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• During those visits, an experienced dental hygienist will perform an intensive cleaning regimen to remove all traces of tartar and plaque, the primary cause of gum disease and tooth decay. In addition, the dentist will conduct a comprehensive examination, which might include digital intraoral X-rays and scans to identify any underlying problems not visible with a visual inspection.
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• Other Preventative Procedures: Especially when treating children, an Intercare dentist can undertake treatments with fluoride and dental sealants. The latter are applied as thin coatings to the chewing surfaces of the teeth, where they help to prevent the formation of cavities. Fluoride treatments strengthen tooth enamel, increasing resistance to decay. Both procedures are quick and painless and are highly effective in maintaining long-term dental health.

Rebuilding Functionality and Aesthetics with Restorative Dentistry

The role of a restorative dentist is to apply a range of periodontic, endodontic, and prosthodontic procedures to treat patients with oral and dental issues, including the following:

• Fillings and Crowns: It is essential to treat a cavity promptly to avoid the need to perform an extraction. Intercare offers patients the choice of traditional silver-coloured amalgam or the more natural colouring of modern composites to restore the function of an affected tooth. Where the damage or decay is more extensive, we can fit a dental crown. A crown is a custom-made porcelain or composite cap designed to cover and protect the tooth, restoring its shape, appearance, and functionality.
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• Root Canal Therapy:  When the pulp inside a tooth becomes infected, a root canal treatment is often the best way to save it. A specialised Intercare endodontic dentist will combine advanced techniques with anaesthesia to ensure the procedure is as comfortable and painless as possible. Removing the infected tissue and resealing the tooth serves to preserve its structure and prevent further infection.
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• Implants and Bridgework: These options offer restorative dentists an alternative approach to providing a permanent solution for patients with one or more missing teeth and restoring functionality and aesthetics. Fitting a dental bridge involves anchoring artificial teeth to crowns placed on adjacent natural teeth. By contrast, a dental implant is a titanium post surgically inserted into the jawbone, to which a crown is secured with an abutment. Both options provide durable and natural-looking results, although bridge work is generally cheaper and quicker.

Enhancing Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry

 

Smiling is not only a habit that is appealing to others. The muscles involved in a smile can trigger the brain to release mood-enhancing hormones like serotonin and dopamine, reducing blood pressure, pain, and stress. Sadly, many people are denied these benefits because their discoloured teeth are a source of embarrassment that stops them from smiling. Fortunately, an Intercare cosmetic dentist can offer our patients three life-changing ways in which to overcome this all-too-common problem:

• Teeth Whitening: Although several over-the-counter products are available from pharmacies and retailers for home use, they lack the power of professional treatments. Years of tobacco use, drinking beverages like coffee, tea, wine, and cola, and eating highly pigmented foods can cause the outer layer of enamel to become permanently stained. Only the advanced bleaching agents and techniques dental professionals employ can rid one of those stains entirely and restore a sparkling white smile.
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• Dental veneers and bonding: These are an ideal solution for patients who wish to correct imperfections in their dentition, such as noticeable gaps between their teeth, chips, and discolouration. In this context, a dental veneer is a thin, custom-made shell secured to the front surface of a tooth using a strong dental adhesive. Veneers mimic the shape of the original tooth while restoring its white colour. In the alternative process known as bonding, a tooth-coloured resin is applied to the affected area and then polished and shaped until it blends perfectly with the adjacent teeth.
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• Orthodontic Procedures: These treatments aim to straighten misaligned teeth, thus improving a patient’s appearance and enhancing oral health by making them easier to clean effectively. As an alternative to the somewhat unsightly and less convenient option of traditional wire braces that require frequent adjustments, we at Intercare can offer patients the removable clear aligners known as Invisalign. This approach is particularly popular with teenagers and young adults who are grateful to be spared the embarrassment of a mouth full of metalwork and the inconvenience of repeated visits to a dentist for the necessary periodic adjustments.

 

Advanced Technology Shaping Dentistry at Intercare

 

At Intercare, we are constantly seeking new opportunities to leverage the benefits of emerging technologies to further our overarching goal of optimising patient care. The following are two examples of this policy in action:

• Digital Imaging and CAD/CAM Technology: By combining 3D laser imaging of the dental arch using an intraoral scanner with CAD/CAM software, we can create perfect custom restorations like veneers, inlays, onlays, and crowns in a single visit, eliminating the need for multiple appointments.

• Laser dentistry: Dental lasers offer a less invasive option for cavity repairs, gum reshaping, and teeth whitening. They also minimise bleeding, reduce the risk of infections, and promote faster healing.

If you should ask yourself, “Is there a dentist near me open today?” the answer is yes. An Intercare dentist is always available during the evenings, on weekends, and on public holidays. Furthermore, you can book an appointment online. Patient comfort and safety are top priorities at all Intercare dental and medical facilities, as are personalised care plans.

Those are just a few more compelling reasons that have prompted so many South Africans to abandon their regular dentist and become Intercare patients. So, why not join them? It couldn’t be simpler. Just follow this link to sign up to start reaping the many benefits of advanced dentistry at an Intecare clinic near you.

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