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Dental problems we help with in Lansvale

Common Dental Problems, Explained

Start with what you are noticing

Most people do not book the dentist for a treatment name. They book because a tooth twinges when they drink something cold, their gums bleed when they brush, there is a gap they are tired of hiding, or a chip appeared after a bite of something hard. This page is for starting from the problem. Pick the dental problem that sounds closest to yours to read what usually causes it, which treatments tend to fix it, and how soon you should be seen at Odontologie Dental Care in Lansvale.

Most dental problems are simpler and cheaper to fix when found early
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Your next step

You do not have to diagnose it yourself

Tell us what you are noticing and leave the rest to us. At Odontologie Dental Care we examine the area, take X-rays if they are needed, explain in plain language what is going on and give you the treatment options with a written estimate before anything starts.

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Early treatment keeps the fix smaller
Every option explained in everyday words
Severe pain and swelling prioritised, call first
Open Saturdays 9am to 2pm

Your options

Common dental problems and the treatments that fix them

Each page covers the likely causes, the treatment choices and what a visit to our Hume Highway practice involves.

Missing Teeth

A gap left by an extraction, an accident or decay. Implants, bridges and dentures each replace a tooth differently, and leaving the gap can let nearby teeth drift.

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Toothache

Throbbing, sharp or dull pain, often from decay, a crack or an infection near the root. Pain that wakes you at night needs a prompt look.

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Cracked or Chipped Tooth

A chipped front tooth, a cracked molar or a broken filling. Small chips are often bonded in one visit, while deeper cracks may need a crown.

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Gum Disease

Gums that bleed, look puffy or are pulling back from the teeth, and breath that will not freshen. Found early, gingivitis can usually be turned around.

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Crooked Teeth

Crowding, overlaps and gaps. Clear aligners, braces or bonding, depending on how far the teeth need to move and what bothers you most.

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Teeth Discolouration

Yellowing, surface stains or one tooth that has turned darker. Cleaning and whitening suit many stains, while deeper colour may need bonding or veneers.

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Jaw Pain and Grinding (TMJ)

A sore or clicking jaw, morning headaches or teeth worn flat. A jaw and bite check, a custom splint and home care help many people.

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Dental Anxiety

Putting off the dentist because of fear is very common. Tell us when you book, and ask whether IV sedation could suit you.

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Not sure which one fits?

Call (02) 9725 6241 and describe it in your own words. Our team will tell you how soon to come in and book you with the right dentist.

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When it cannot wait

When is a dental problem an emergency?

Some dental problems should be seen the same day if at all possible:

Swelling in your face, jaw or gums
A tooth knocked out, pushed out of place or badly broken
Severe toothache that pain relief is not controlling
Bleeding that will not stop after an extraction or injury

Call (02) 9725 6241 as soon as we open (9am weekdays, 9am Saturdays) and tell us what has happened, and we will fit you in as early as we can. Our emergency dentist page has first aid for the most common situations.

If swelling is spreading towards your eye or down your neck, or you are struggling to breathe or swallow, go to a hospital emergency department straight away.

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The everyday ones

What are the most common dental problems?

Odontologie has looked after families in Lansvale since 1988, and across Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Chipping Norton, Fairfield and Liverpool the same dental problems come up week after week: tooth decay, gum disease, chipped and worn teeth, old fillings breaking down and teeth that have been lost. Alongside those, many people come to us wanting a straighter or whiter smile, relief from jaw pain, or help because fear has kept them away for too long.

When a problem keeps coming back there is usually a reason, whether that is diet, grinding at night, a medical condition, dry mouth from medicines, or long gaps between check-ups. Finding that reason is part of fixing the problem properly.

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Timing matters

Which treatment fixes my problem?

The honest answer is that it depends on the cause, and two problems that feel the same can need very different treatment. A sensitive tooth might need nothing more than a different toothpaste, or it might have a crack that needs a crown. A dark tooth might whiten, or it might need root canal treatment first.

That is why we examine before recommending anything, and why we give you the options side by side, including what happens if you wait. As a rule of thumb, if something in your mouth has changed and is still there after a week or two, book a check. Your regular check-up and clean is also when we find most problems before you ever feel them.

Still have questions?

Ready to take the next step?

Booking online takes under a minute, or give our friendly team a call - new patients are always welcome.

Book an Appointment (02) 9725 6241

Early treatment keeps the fix smaller
Every option explained in everyday words
Severe pain and swelling prioritised, call first
Open Saturdays 9am to 2pm

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