Our hygienists are happy to offer advice on:

• The prevention of gum disease and dental decay

• How to maintain good oral hygiene

• Diet and nutrition

• Smoking cessation

• Tooth whitening

• Stain removal and air polishing

• Fluoride, antibacterial agents and innovative new dental care products

Everyone is unique and your cleaning regime and treatment programme will be tailor-made to meet your specific needs.

It is our aim at Dentoworld to work with you – to educate and motivate, to develop excellent standards of oral care at home – enabling you, in conjunction with regular dental care, to maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout your life. 

How Enlighten works 

There are only a few steps between you and your perfect smile. Here’s how they work:

1.  Book yourself in for an appointment with one of our trained Enlightening team members to start the ball rolling!
2.  Have moulds taken for your whitening trays
3.  Start using the Tooth Serum every time you brush to keep sensitivity at bay
4.  Pick up your custom-made trays and your Enlighten kit.
5.  Begin your 2-week at-home treatment.
6.  Show off your new Enlighten smile

At Dentoworld we acknowledge that most people have considered teeth whitening at some time or other.

Teeth may become discoloured for a number of reasons.  Many consumables discolour teeth including tea, coffee, red wine, some foods as well as smoking.

Additionally, as we age, teeth naturally become more yellow. Hairline fractures in enamel and the margins of composite fillings may become more susceptible to stain too. Sometimes individual teeth that have been root filled or died become naturally darker and these may be whitened to match adjacent teeth.

These visual changes may affect your self-esteem and teeth whitening can be a very quick and effective way of improving the appearance of your teeth without removing or damaging any of the tooth surfaces.

Many patients consider whitening following extensive orthodontic treatment and prior to new restorations such as crowns or veneers enabling the restorations to be matched to the new lighter teeth.

Professional bleaching is the most usual and readily available method of teeth whitening. Under European regulations teeth, whitening may only be carried out by a Dentist or by a Dental Hygienist, under the prescription of a Dentist. These regulations are to protect you and they ensure that the clinician is trained and has the skill and knowledge to carry out the procedure without risking permanent damage to the teeth or gums.

At Dentoworld, we will be able to inform you whether you are suitable for the treatment, which teeth can be whitened, and advise you on what to expect following the procedure. 

Invisalign is a way of aligning your teeth discreetly and comfortably.  Made to move your life.  Not disrupt it!

Start your journey 

Each patient will have a consultation with Dr Selvan Govender where you will be able to relax and discuss what you would like to change about your smile.  No adjustment is too small!

After the initial consultation, you will be invited back to our practice to have scans taken of your teeth using the latest technology. It’s simple and pain free.  The number of aligners you will need is personal to each patient, depending on the complexity of the case.

Once we have received your aligners, we can then book you in to have them fitted. To get the aligners working, we need to add small attachments to some of the teeth; where these are positioned is specific to each patient. The small attachments are placed on the teeth using a composite which is the same colour as your teeth so that they will not be visible. We will show you how to wear your aligners and how to keep your teeth (and your aligners) clean and healthy. You will also be given your starter kit which includes an aligners box and some cleaning crystals with instructions. We will then schedule regular appointments with you to ensure that you are happy with the progress of your smile.

How to use Invisalign 

Each aligner is kept in for a minimum of 22 hours a day.

• Taking aligners out at mealtimes so that acidity from foods and drinks cannot stay in the aligners and around the teeth.

• Cleaning your aligners can be done when brushing your teeth – simply brush your aligners gently using your toothbrush and cold water. Hot water can warp the shape of your aligners so please try to steer clear.

Cleansing tablets can be used to deep clean your aligners if needed.

Root canal treatment is carried out when the nerve inside your tooth is dead or in an irreversible state of inflammation.

This may be due to deep decay, trauma, vertical fractures or previous large, deep fillings/crowns. 

You may or may not have experienced pain with this tooth. You may sometimes have a ‘’gum boil’’ and drainage associated with it.

The purpose of the root canal treatment is to clean and disinfect the inside of the tooth in order to remove the bacteria causing the infection. Root canal treatment is a way of saving teeth that will otherwise require extraction. Research shows that it is over 80% successful. Treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic and should not be painful. You may have multiple visits especially in cases where the root canal treatment is being redone. Root-treated teeth very often require crowns or onlays to protect them against fracture.

We carry out all our root canals using the latest techniques and materials under the dental operating microscope.

A crown/onlay is an artificial restoration for teeth that have been damaged, cracked or weakened which is causing aesthetic problems or pain and discomfort. The crown is cemented onto the remaining part of the prepared tooth, improving the appearance, shape, and function of the tooth.

Crowns can be made from a variety of different materials such as Porcelain bonded to precious metal alloys, Porcelain or All-ceramic and Gold alloy. Our treatment plans are bespoke and we will discuss the best material for your individual needs.

We will prepare the tooth to the ideal shape for the crown. This will involve removing a layer of the outer surface, leaving a strong inner core and is normally done under local anaesthetic. Impressions will then be taken of the upper and lower jaw and sent off to our dental technician’s laboratory. We now have a digital intraoral scanner and may not need to take impressions (useful for those who have a gag reflex).

We will fit a temporary crown whilst your crown is being made.  Once you and your dentist are happy with the fit and appearance, it will then be cemented into place. You will need to have at least two visits, usually 14-16 days in between each visit.

Looking after your crown is very important, treat the crown as you would your natural tooth by brushing twice a day, using floss or interdental brushes in between and continue with your routine hygiene maintenance or scale and polish visits.

A bridge is a fixed restoration to replace missing teeth. In some cases, there is the option of two different types of bridge. The first is the more traditional bridge that is made by putting crowns on the teeth at either side of the gap, then joining these two crowns together by placing a false tooth in the space. 

Another option is a Maryland/Resin bonded or ‘’sticky” bridge. This has metal ‘wings’ that are bonded to the back of the supporting teeth, with no drilling needed.

Having a bridge to replace missing teeth is usually only possible if you have enough strong teeth with good bone support. Bridges can be made of porcelain bonded to precious metal alloy or tough ceramic materials such as Zirconia.

Usually, 2 to 3 appointments are needed to make and fit your bridge. We will discuss the appearance and shade with you and a temporary bridge is provided whilst our dental technicians at the laboratory make your definitive restoration.

Like your natural teeth, you need to look after your bridge by brushing twice a day, using bridge floss or interdental brushes daily and continue with your hygiene maintenance or routine scale and polishes. Your dentist or hygienist will show you how to use bridge floss and interdental cleaning.

Dentures are a removable prosthesis made from full acrylic or metal-based materials. Dentures replace all the natural teeth in either the upper or the lower jaw. 

A partial denture fills in the spaces left by lost or missing teeth. Some partial dentures can be fastened to your natural teeth with metal clasps. These are chrome-cobalt dentures. They exhibit greater comfort, strength and retention compared to traditional acrylic dentures.

Dentures can be fitted straight after the removal of your teeth. These are known as ‘immediate dentures’. You will need an appointment before this so your dentist can take impressions of your upper and lower jaw and you can discuss the appearance of what you wish your dentures to look like. Immediate dentures mean you don’t have to be without teeth while your gums are healing. However, bone and gums can shrink over time, especially during the first six months after your teeth have been taken out. If your gums shrink, your immediate dentures may need relining, adjusting or even replacing.

Looking after your dentures will involve cleaning them every day with a hard bristle brush and anti-bacterial washing up liquid, we advise you do this over a towel or sink filled with cool water in case you drop then. We would also advise leaving them out overnight to give your gums time to ‘breathe’. You can soak your dentures overnight in water or denture cleaning solution.

You should still continue to see your dentist for routine exams.

Full denture- these can be supported by your gums or by implants- speak to us about implant-supported dentures and how this can improve your quality of life as a denture wearer.

Periodontitis (Gum disease) is infection and inflammation of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth caused by bacteria creating “pockets”. There are different stages of periodontal disease and if left untreated can lead to tooth loss.
Periodontitis is common but largely preventable and treatable. Around 47% of people over 30 years old have some form of gum disease. It’s usually the result of poor oral hygiene but hereditary factors, underlying health issues and smoking may contribute to the progression and severity of the disease.
Signs and symptoms of gum disease can include:

• Bad breath or bad taste that won’t go away
• Red or swollen gums
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Loose teeth
• Sensitive teeth
• Gum recession
• In some cases, gum disease can be asymptomatic

Depending on the severity of disease, it may be necessary for you to be referred to a Periodontist/Dentist with a special interest in periodontics, this is a specialist dentist dedicated to treating gum disease. A consultation appointment will be made for the dentist to access your gums and take x-rays if needed.