Sensitive Teeth: Common Causes and Treatment Options
Sharp twinges from cold, sweet or brushing are common. Here is what causes sensitive teeth, how to manage it at home and when a dentist can help.
Bleeding Gums When Brushing: Causes and What to Do
Bleeding gums are usually an early sign of gum inflammation. Here is what causes it, what you can do at home, and when it is time to see a dentist.
What Happens at a Dental Check-Up and Clean?
A step-by-step guide to a routine dental check-up and clean: what your dentist looks for, what the clean involves, how often to go and what it costs.
Wisdom Tooth Pain? When to See a Dentist in Macquarie Park
Wisdom teeth usually come through between the late teens and mid-twenties, and for many people they arrive without trouble. For others there isn’t enough room, and the tooth comes through partly, at an angle, or not at all. Here’s how to tell when wisdom tooth pain needs a dentist, what you can do in the meantime, and what treatment involves at North Ryde Dentistry. Common signs of a problem wisdom tooth pain or tenderness at the back of the mouth swollen, red gum over a partly erupted tooth a bad taste or smell from that area pain when opening wide or chewing food getting trapped behind the back teeth A partly erupted wisdom tooth can trap food and bacteria under the gum, causing an infection called pericoronitis. It often flares up, settles, and flares up again. When to be seen urgently Call us the same day if you have swelling in your face or jaw, pain that keeps you awake, or difficulty opening your mouth. Go to a hospital emergency department or call 000 if swelling is spreading, you have a fever with swelling, or you have difficulty breathing or swallowing. What you can do until you’re seen Rinse gently with warm salty water after meals. Keep the area clean with a soft toothbrush. Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the packet. Use a cold compress on your cheek for swelling. What happens at your appointment Your dentist will examine the area and take an x-ray to see the position of the tooth and its roots. If you’re in pain, an emergency appointment with an exam and OPG x-ray starts at $195. Sometimes the first step is cleaning the area and managing infection; removal may be planned once things have settled. If removal is recommended, tooth extraction at North Ryde Dentistry, including wisdom teeth, ranges from $200 to $600 per tooth. Many wisdom teeth can be removed at the practice. Deeply impacted teeth, or teeth close to the nerve, may be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Your dentist will explain the options, risks and cost before any treatment. Getting here We’re at 64 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, opposite Macquarie Centre and three minutes’ walk from Macquarie University Metro, with free parking on site. We’re open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 8:30am to 4pm. Read more about wisdom teeth removal in North Ryde, or call (02) 8090 1102 or book online.
Choosing a Dentist in North Ryde
What to look for when choosing a dentist in North Ryde, including location, communication, technology, services and clear fees.
Dental Care in North Ryde: Managing the Cost
How North Ryde Dentistry helps patients manage the cost of dental care, with clear fees, health fund claims and payment plans, and the services available.
Keeping Dental Costs Down in Macquarie Park
Practical ways to keep dental costs down in Macquarie Park, from regular check-ups to health fund claims and payment options at North Ryde Dentistry.
Dental Care in Macquarie Park: Clear Fees and Payment Options
The services available at North Ryde Dentistry in Macquarie Park and how we help patients manage costs with clear fees, written quotes and payment plans.
Keeping Dental Costs Down in North Ryde
How to keep dental costs down in North Ryde without cutting corners on care, including prevention, health funds, written quotes and payment plans.
Dental Care at North Ryde Dentistry
An overview of the dental care available at North Ryde Dentistry in Macquarie Park, from preventive and restorative care to orthodontics and emergencies.