Restorative Dentistry in Tweed Heads

Restorative dentistry involves repairing or replacing damaged or missing teeth, restoring both function and aesthetics. Common restorative treatments include fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and dental implants. The goal of restorative dentistry is to restore the natural look of your teeth, improve oral health and ensure proper chewing and speaking functions.

Make a dental appointment straight away. In the meantime, clean the chipped tooth segment with water, milk or your own saliva. To help reduce swelling and minimise pain, apply a cold compression to the area.

There are several options for replacing missing teeth, including dental implants, bridges and dentures. Dental implants are a long-term solution that involves surgically placing a titanium post into the jawbone to support a crown.

Bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to the adjacent natural teeth. Dentures are removable appliances that replace multiple missing teeth and can be either full or partial, depending on the extent of tooth loss.

Signs that you may need restorative dental work include tooth pain, sensitivity, visible damage like cracks or chips, missing teeth or difficulty chewing. Regular dental check-ups are important, as your dentist can identify issues early on, even before symptoms appear. If you’ve experienced trauma, decay, or gum disease, a restorative treatment may be necessary to maintain your oral health and function.

An on-going toothache is a definite sign that you should make an appointment with your dentist. Until you can see your dentist, we recommend rinsing your mouth out with water and flossing to help remove debris, which may reduce pain. If you have any swelling, apply a cold compression to your cheek. 

You may use painkillers, although avoid aspirin as they are known to prevent blood from clotting.

We find if you place a tiny bit of cotton ball or little piece of wax over the end of the wire, it will stop it from being irritating or uncomfortable.

If the wire has pierced your cheek, please call your dentist immediately. Do not attempt to remove the wire yourself as it may cause you more harm.

It can! You have about 30 minutes to call our emergency dental service to rescue the tooth. Until you arrive, gently clean the tooth with water only and place it back into the socket the right way up. If the tooth cannot be replanted, place the tooth in a container of milk or water. Alternatively, you can place the tooth inside your cheek until you reach your dental office.

Make a dental appointment straight away. In the meantime, clean the chipped tooth segment with water, milk or your own saliva. To help reduce swelling and minimise pain, apply a cold compression to the area.

If your lip or tongue is bleeding, apply direct pressure with a clean piece of cloth or gauze. Swelling can be reduced with a cold compression. For severe cuts, call your dentist or doctor immediately.