Preventive Dentistry is the cornerstone of Symmetry Dental. Symmetry Dental, in collaboration with Sydney University Dental, is involved in a caries and gum disease risk management program. This protocol is based on the rationale that dental disease is preventable and reversible if a program of careful monitoring and non-invasive strategies to arrest and remineralise early lesions is undertaken.
Patients who are considered to be at risk will be offered further assessment of diet, plaque distribution and predisposing conditions. Incipient lesions are treated non-invasively with fluoride varnish application, sealants and home tooth brushing programs using remineralising toothpaste.
International and Australian research conclusively demonstrates that preventive maintenance and a non-invasive approach results in less complex expensive dentistry and a predictable long- term prognosis for individual teeth.
Dentistry has changed – evidence-based scientific research, collaboration with complimentary medical disciplines and the recognition of tried and tested treatments have raised awareness of oral health and its position in the general well-being of patients. In recognition of the above, Symmetry Dental endeavours to work closely with allied health professionals and to stay abreast of the latest knowledge and treatment techniques to provide the most comprehensive and holistic approach to treatment for all patients.
Good oral hygiene isn't only important for a bright smile. It can also impact on your overall health and wellbeing.
DID YOU KNOW?
Research has linked oral health problems such as periodontal or gum disease to many health conditions, including diabetes, heart and kidney disease, Alzheimer's, asthma, osteoporosis, and cancer.
Good oral hygiene helps to prevent a range of dental problems such as tooth decay, gum disease and even dental erosion. While brushing your teeth morning and night is a great start, to be really effective a little more commitment is required. Regular professional cleaning from one of our oral health therapists, combined with your home care, will help keep your mouth healthy and your smile bright.
Symmetry dental has a hygiene team made up of oral health therapists working along side dentist to provide our patients with care of the highest quality.
Regular visits also allow for monitoring of the condition of the gums and the presence of plaque and this provides an early warning of any problems. The treatment involved in a scale and polish is the careful removal of deposits that build up on the teeth. This will slow the progress of gum disease and even prevent it.
While Hygienists provide excellent care centred mostly around gum health, Oral health therapists undergo more complex university training to allow them to provide a wider range of dental care in a variety of settings for children, adolescents and adults. We also pride ourselves on maintaining state of the art and modern care to our patients by ensuring continued education of all our staff at Symmetry.
While we all enjoy how a smile makes us feel many of us have little – or not so little – things we would prefer to change about our smile.
At Symmetry we pride ourselves on creating beautiful lifelong smiles.
With our modern restorative dental treatments, our goal is to improve not only the look of your smile, but also your overall oral health. While restorative dental treatments can provide significant aesthetic changes to your smile they can also improve the longevity of your smile and prevent future complications that may leave patients requiring more extensive treatments and a larger financial burden. Even if you feel an issue with your teeth is small, it’s far more preferable to have it treated early, than to wait until it’s more severe – and more expensive – to treat.
SYMMETRY DENTAL ONLY USES AUSTRALIAN LABROTORIES TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOR YOU!
Whether your smile is incomplete because of missing teeth, your teeth aren’t as white as they once were, or you have minor misalignment, chips or fractures, we have modern restorative dental techniques that can help.
In our dental practice, we provide high quality:
With our interest free payment plans and often the ability to complete your treatment over extended periods of time, Symmetry Dental can help you get your smile back and reduce the financial stress.
Speak to our dental team today to discuss your options for preventative restorative dental treatment.
Just as the name suggests, restorative dental procedures are designed to restore damaged teeth that have been affected by tooth decay, illness, injury, or other problems. At Symmetry we employ the most effective dental treatments to ensure your restored teeth closely resemble your natural teeth.
DENTAL CROWN
Dental crowns are designed not only to protect the teeth underneath, but they’re also designed to improve your oral aesthetics, as they are created to look just like real teeth.
Crowns are used to restore the strength of the teeth they’re placed over, along with the appearance, the shape, and the size of the tooth.They are often used to treat a toothache, prevent fracturing or tooth loss, protect the tooth after a root canal and improve aesthetics.
The crowns are cemented in place by a dentist and if cared for, can last for many, many years.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to benefit from a dental crown, dental bridge, or dental implants.
Dental Bridge
Dental bridges are perfect for people with missing teeth, as they are used by dentists to close, or to ‘bridge’ the gaps in the mouth.
Dental Implant
Dental implants are a revolutionary way of replacing teeth, consisting of small titanium ‘screws’ that are inserted into your jawbone via a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all of your teeth, depending on your specific needs.
Having restorative dental work not only approves the look of your smile, but can also improve your overall oral health too. That’s because gaps left by missing teeth can be ideal places for bacteria to build up, potentially causing cavities or gum disease. And because your remaining teeth are doing the work of their absent friends, they also tend to be under more stress from chewing as well.
In spite of what you may have heard, most of our patients report that having root canal therapy done is only as uncomfortable as having a filling. Our gentle team will administer local anaesthetic to ensure your comfort during your root canal procedure.
In medicine, and indeed, that includes oral medicine, prevention is better than cure.
If you’re concerned and are asking “do I really need a crown on my tooth?”, you may wish to look after your teeth and care for them before things get to the stage where a crown is the only option.
Speak to your dentist, have your teeth checked and cleaned regularly, brush twice daily, floss, use an electric toothbrush, and avoid sugary and overly acidic foods and drinks.