Keep your mouth healthy with our comprehensive dental health check that involves examination of the teeth, gums, tongue, lips and soft tissues of the mouth. Your dental health check also includes mouth cancer screening where we look for any abnormal areas in the mouth that may be of concern.
We recommend a routine dental health check every 6 months to ensure that the mouth is healthy and any problems can be identified and addressed at an early stage. Our goal is always to preserve the teeth and keep the mouth as healthy as possible for every patient.
I’m interested in making positive changes to patients’ lives by improving their overall smile and oral health. I am passionate about caring for you. I understand that coming to the hygienist can be daunting, so my goal is to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Since graduating in 2000 I have gained vast experience as a hygienist. I enjoy treating nervous patients and putting them at ease. You are in very safe hands with me.
I believe that everyone deserves a smile to be proud of and I am here to help.
Book your appointment with me today, I'd love to meet you
028 3839 1700
A bridge is a fixed replacement for a missing tooth or teeth. It's made by taking an impression of the surrounding teeth which will eventually support the bridge.
A bridge is usually created from precious metal and porcelain and will be fixed in your mouth (unlike dentures, which can be removed).
A crown is a tooth shaped ‘cap’ that is placed over a tooth to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. This procedure is a great option if your tooth is decayed or damaged.
Fillings are used to repair a hole in a tooth caused by decay. You have the option of choosing tooth-coloured or silver amalgam fillings. Your dentist will offer the most appropriate type of filling according to your clinical needs.
Silver fillings are made of a material called amalgam, which is a mixture of mercury, silver, tin, copper and other metals. Amalgam fillings are very hardwearing which is why they are often put into the back chewing teeth.
Some people opt for white fillings which match the colour of the natural tooth. A composite filling is a tooth-coloured plastic and glass mixture.
Root canal treatment is carried out when the nerve in a tooth has become infected or has died.
During root treatment infection is removed from inside the root canal system. The root canal is filled and the tooth is sealed with a filling or crown to stop it from becoming infected again.
Root canal treatment usually requires two or three visits to your dentist.
This is when your teeth are professionally cleaned by the Hygienist/Dentist. It involves carefully removing the deposits that build up on the teeth (tartar) and polishing to remove surface stains.
Dentures are made of acrylic (plastic), nylon or metal. They fit snugly over the gums to replace missing teeth and eliminate potential problems caused by gaps.
Dentures can help to prevent problems with eating and speech and, if you need complete dentures, they can also improve the appearance of your smile and give you confidence.
It's common to break, chip or knock out a tooth. If the tooth is just chipped, make a non-emergency dental appointment to have it restored. If the tooth has been knocked out or is badly broken, see a dentist immediately. If you need specialised treatment, you may be referred.
Unfortunately on some occasions it is necessary to extract teeth. Teeth may have to be extracted because they are decayed or damaged beyond repair or to make space if the patient is having braces fitted.
A veneer is a wafer-thin, custom-made facing designed to cover the front surface of a tooth to improve its appearance. This thin layer of porcelain is bonded to the tooth, much like how a false fingernail is fitted.
Teeth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth. An impression of your mouth is taken to make up trays for you to use at home. Whitening gel is applied to these trays and over a few applications you will see the colour of your teeth lighten.
Fissure Sealants are plastic coatings that are painted onto the grooves of the back teeth. The sealant forms a protective layer that keeps food and bacteria from getting stuck in the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.
Fissure sealants can be done once your child's permanent back teeth have come through.
This procedure is used to relax or soften the appearance of frown/glabellar lines and crow’s feet. Our aim is to enhance your natural beauty in a subtle and natural way and give you renewed confidence in your appearance.
The procedure is gentle, quick, painless, simple and effective with visible results within three to seven days, lasting for four to six months.
90% of dental injuries can be prevented by using a properly designed mouth guard.
A Sports Mouthguard is a specially made rubber-like cover which fits exactly over your teeth and gums, cushioning them and protecting them from damage. It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard whenever you play sport that involves physical contact or moving objects. Your dentist will be happy to make you a custom-made mouthguard which will fit your mouth exactly and protect your teeth and gums properly.
Custom-fitted dentist made mouth guards make sense since everyone's mouth is a different shape. Such a guard is individually designed by your dentist using impressions. This ensures closest fit for comfort and the best protection possible without inhibiting speech or breathing. It will also minimise the risk of the guard falling out during action.
Good mouth guards don't just protect your teeth. A properly fitted, custom-made mouth guard can help to minimise or eliminate the following injuries:
You can customise and personalise each mouth guard by selecting different colours to match your club/team and have the wearer’s initials added.
With each mouth guard comes a free carry case and care instructions.
The Inman Aligner is a cost-effective removable orthodontic appliance that moves teeth in a fraction of the time of other systems. It aligns crowded or protruding anterior teeth with two opposing spring loaded aligner bars. This provides gentle but continuous pressure over a large range of movement. The average treatment time is only 8-16 weeks and now with concerns over the economy it’s a more justifiable expense.
Only certified Inman Aligner dentists can provide them. David Marshall has achieved this certification and provides Inman Aligners, here in Carleton dental practice.
Carleton Dental Practice
47 Carleton Street
Portadown
Co Armagh
BT62 3EP
Tel:028 3839 1700 or: 028 3833 4672
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