It is not always possible to know exactly which type of treatment you need before you have visited a dentist. A dental clinic where all the major services are offered at the same location offers maximum convenience, even if you are not sure which category of service applies to you.
To help you make an informed decision on which dental clinic to use, we briefly discuss our main service offerings. Our easy-to-use online booking system makes the process even more convenient, helping you to get an appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional near you.
Types of services you can expect at our dental clinics
With teams of well-qualified and experienced dental professionals at each of the dental clinics, we are able to provide an extensive range of services. The three main categories include:
Whether you need periodontal screening, teeth-whitening or full dental rehabilitation, the medical professionals at these clinics can help. Services are offered in state-of-the-art facilities that feature sophisticated equipment for accurate prognosis and treatment in hygienic environments. Let’s take a closer look at the types of services offered under each of the categories.
Routine dental care services – optimal care for oral health maintenance
A visit to the dentist every six months for an assessment of the general state of your teeth and the supporting structure in your mouth helps to identify problems early on before issues can escalate. As with all medical conditions, preventative care is at the heart of maintaining good health.
General dental services range from teeth and gum assessment to prophylactic care for restoration of the teeth and gum. The services include from radiography to teeth restoration, gum treatments and root canal treatments. The services further extend to assessment, restoration and creation of removable prosthesis. Whether you require dentures or need to repair or replace them, you can also receive the necessary treatments at our dental clinics.
Oral hygiene services at our dental clinics
Although routine cleaning by means of brushing, mouthwash and flossing of your teeth and gums helps to keep your mouth in a healthy condition, from time to time, deeper and more specialised treatment may be required. Conditions such as bad breath, cavities and gingivitis can be prevented and treatment supported through deep oral cleaning as performed by the qualified oral hygiene professionals at our dental clinics. The services include, but are not limited to:
Specialised dental care services at our clinics
Periodontal and teeth problems that are unique, more advanced or which require specialist care fall under the specialised dental care category. Specialised services range from oral surgery to orthodontics, implants and gum surgery. Advanced dental rehabilitations, prosthetic rehabilitation, and endodontics are also offered.
Understand the different services
Medical terminology can be confusing. To give you a clearer understanding of the types of services you can expect at the dental clinics, we explain some of the terminology.
What is endodontics?
It is the umbrella term for the services related to identification, prevention and professional treatment of conditions that affect dental pulp. It entails treatments such as nerve and tissue removal in the dental pulp cavity and replacing such with an appropriate filling. It also entails therapy of the pulp or root canal.
What is periodontology?
It is the dentistry field that focuses on the care, maintenance and treatment of the supporting structures of teeth. This includes treatment of the gums, known as gingiva, the ligaments, cementum and alveolar bone surrounding the teeth. A periodontist is the dental professional that specialises in periodontology. You will benefit from the expertise offered by the periodontists associated with our dental clinics, also regarding dental implants.
What is orthodontics?
It is the specialised dentistry focused on the treatment of teeth irregularities, such as malocclusion (incorrect positioning of teeth), jaw issues and misalignment of the bite. Treatments include correction through the use of fixed or removable appliances. From placement, adjustment and removing of removable to fixed retainers, headgear, palatal expansion and jaw surgery form part of the services offered.
What is implant dentistry?
Implant dentistry involves a surgical procedure for replacement of tooth roots with metal-based posts to which an artificial tooth is attached. With the implanted artificial tooth looking the same as the natural tooth, it is an aesthetically pleasing and functional way to replace a missing tooth. The tooth is a permanent fixture and performs in much the same way as the natural tooth. With the functionality associated with an implant, it is considered as an effective alternative to a removable denture or bridge. An implant may also be a solution if the natural roots are missing, making it impossible to build up a tooth.
Various types of procedures are followed, depending on the jawbone condition, location, and the type of implant. Unlike a removable denture underneath which food particles can build-up or cause discomfort, the implant forms part of the jawbone structure. The metal implant provides optimal support for the artificial tooth, giving it adequate strength and stability to perform on a similar level as a natural tooth.
What is dental radiography?
It refers to the use of X-rays to identify bone loss, depth and degree of cavities, masses in the bone and underlying structures in the mouth. Radiography plays an important role in modern dentistry as it makes it possible for the dentist to make a correct diagnosis, see what cannot be seen from a normal visual inspection and confirm a prognosis. The radiation level associated with dental X-rays is extremely low and thus safe for the patient. The dentist may miss an important underlying condition if only relying on a conventional clinical examination. Taking an X-ray thus makes it possible to identify hidden conditions, which can affect the outcome of a treatment or which should be taken into consideration in choosing the treatment path.
In conclusion
Whether you require routine dental work, oral hygiene treatments or specialised dentistry, you will benefit from the expertise of the professionals at Intercare dental clinics. Here is a short video introduction to the Intercare range of services.
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