Start from the symptom
What’s troubling you
People rarely look for the name of a procedure. They look for an answer to what is bothering them. Pick whatever is closest to your case: each page says what it usually means, what we do about it, and when it is urgent.
My tooth hurts
Toothache almost never goes away by itself. What goes away is the pain; the cause stays and comes back stronger. Here is what the pain usually means and what we do about it.
What this means
My child has a cavity
A baby tooth is treated, not left to fall out. It holds the place for the permanent tooth, and infection at its root can threaten the tooth bud underneath.
What this means
My gums bleed
Gums that bleed when you brush are not normal gums. It is the commonest first sign of inflammation, and the easiest to miss because it does not hurt.
What this means
I am missing a tooth
An empty space in the jaw does not stay empty. Neighbouring teeth tilt, the opposing one grows out, the bite changes — and the solution gets more complicated with time, not simpler.
What this means
I broke a tooth
An injured tooth is the one situation where hours matter. The sooner you get in touch, the more options there are to save the tooth.
What this means
My teeth are dark
A change of colour has several causes, and one procedure does not solve them all. So we first look at where the colour comes from, then choose what makes sense.
What this means
If your case is not on the list, call us and describe it. All treatments are on the Treatments.
Next step
Not sure what it is?
An examination is the first step for a simple case and a complicated one alike. After it you know what will be done, how long it takes and what it costs.