General Dentistry

General Dentistry

At Riverway, we seek to prevent than cure – and hence our primary focus is on preserving your natural teeth with minimum medical intervention. Be it gum diseases, cavities or dental hygiene, our experts are always at hand with preventative advice and useful tips that help you maintain a healthy set of teeth.

We offer general dentistry services including:

Riverway Dental caters to the whole family. We have a dentist who is trained in handling younger patients, and who understands the need for extra care and reassurance during dental treatments.

  • Children’s Dentistry Read More +
    Babies and Toddlers:

    The first tooth emerges about 6 months and it is important that we keep cleaning the tooth using brush or even simple cloth is recommendable if the tooth is partially erupted into oral cavity.Sugar intake is the key factor in causing decay in the tooth. So it’s important that that we give attention to diet consumed and mainly the number of times a sugary food is consumed rather than the quantity of the food itself .Teeth in babies not only serve the purpose of eating but also is crucial is correct positioning which again reflects the appearance.

    Age 6:

    This is the age when their first permanent teeth have begun to emerge. Rather than replace baby teeth, their adult molars grow in behind them. There are mixture of teeth at this time deciduous and permanent teeth.

    At Riverway , we check all the teeth and perform scale and polish along with examination, we also consider fissure eradication process which is sealing the fissures which has anti decay properties , which keep them safe from decay. This could vary from painless procedure, the teeth are simply coated with the sealants with a brush to fill the area of with specific material. The sealents act as a protective coating, keeping the surface smooth and also make them easier to clean.

    Age 7-9:

    This is the stage when dentists monitor the growth of the bones and teeth and the position of the adult teeth to detect any potential problems. Early orthodontics is key to correct the bite and also align teeth in a favorable way. Early intervention also uses growth spurts of the individual and self corrects problems in a less invasive way avoiding surgical correction. It is also important to prepare the patient to a certain level of hygiene so that he or she would be able to maintain the mouth with the braces.

    Teenagers:

    This age is very crucial for in setting of hygiene measures adopted by the patient and to supervise them and guide them rightly. This is the stage dentist start to make a decision whether an individual needs and orthodontic or other correction (skeletal).

    By this time, most of your child’s baby teeth would have been replaced by adult teeth, and is appropriate for any orthodontic treatment that he or she may require. Riverway Dental’s brace specialists, in consultation with our children’s dentist, are always at hand to guide to the right treatment. The age of unsightly fixed metal braces are long past, and your child can choose from a range of braces including discreet and invisible options.

  • Oral Cancer Screening Read More +

    During the full dental examination the dentist makes sure that every part of the oral cavity is in perfect health and there is no tissues which are suspicious and if so urgent measures are taken to refer the patient to a Consultant who double checks the condition using some invasive measures like incisional biopsy.

  • Dentures Read More +

    Missing teeth can adversely affect your quality of life, in more ways than you expect. This needn’t be the case, given the recent advancements in dental technology. At Riverway, we have just the right solutions for you, whether you are missing one tooth or more. With help with highly skilled lab technicians, our expert dentists can custom-design dentures that are durable, comfortable to wear, and look completely natural. If missing teeth has been a source of concern for you, get in touch with Riverway Dental today and find out how you can win your confidence – and your smile - back.