Our Treatments
WHITE FILLINGS
These fillings are made of a material which consists of ceramic and resins mixed together to provide durability, aesthetics and biocompatibility. These materials have been used for around 35 years and over the last few years, have become very advanced where shades are matched by mixing different layers. We have been heavily involved in this area and published articles on shade matching.
White fillings are routinely used due to the increased durability and aesthetics that they can now provide.
Click the links below to read Dr Jatinder Heer’s published article on restorative material shade matching;
ROOT FILLINGS
These are used when the central channel inside the tooth (the root canal) becomes infected or traumatised leading to an unhealthy situation and abscess formation. Traditionally root fillings were a long and difficult procedure, however over the past few years we have had great success with the latest techniques which use an automated canal cleaning system (Wave 1) which means that the process is quick, reliable and painless. A rubber isolation sheet is always also used to prevent ingress or contamination into the tooth. This method means that most cases can be treated in a single visit. The research shows that using the latest techniques like this remarkably increases long term success rates. We have published a case in the British Dental Journal based on root canal therapy.
** 2021 update! ** We are pleased to introduce the new Dentsply thermaprep 2® oven system into our root filling procedures to enhance optimum root filing results!
The thermaprep2® oven warms the root filling material (gutta percha) before it is inserted into the canal. The consistency of the warmed gutta percha allows the material to easily flow into multiple side channels that cannot be seen with the naked eye, ensuring all channels are filled and reducing the risk of re-infection.
Click the link below to read Dr Jatinder Heer’s published article on root canal therapy;
http://www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v203/n7/pdf/bdj.2007.894.pdf?origin=publication_detail
TOOTH WHITENING
At JH Dental we use SDI pola whitening system.
This is essentially a form of tooth bleaching where the results can last from 12 -24 months. We place a great emphasis on safety as the regulations stipulate that only mild bleaching chemicals are safe (3% & 6% hydrogen peroxide / 10% & 16% carbamide peroxide).
Your desired whitening effect can be achieved by applying treatment from 30 minutes twice a day or conveniently applied overnight while you sleep – whatever suits you best. pola’s unique, high water content formulation has a neutral pH and high viscosity designed to protect your gums during treatment.
You will be booked in for 2 appointments. The first visit will involve the dentist taking impressions of your teeth to enable construction of a personalised bleaching tray(s) . The second visit will involve trying in your personalised bleaching tray(s), collecting your system and a personal demonstration on how to use your new teeth whitening system.
WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL / MINOR SURGERY
We have been a referral centre used by local dentists for over 15 years. In 2010, the hospital service has also been utilising our facilities for patients who need any form of dental surgery. We receive numerous referrals for patients with a great deal of anxiety and phobia. Our team is very experienced and trained to make the procedure as quick as possible and painless. We understand that referrals for surgery create a great deal of anxiety for the patients and have treated thousands of patients successfully using a quick streamlined system.