Many patients tell us the hardest part of dental care is knowing where to start. Do you need a filling or a root canal? Braces or aligners? A bridge or an implant? This guide walks through the treatments we offer at our Eldeniya, Kadawatha clinic, in plain language, so you know what each one is for before you come in.
1. Check-ups and cleaning
A check-up is a full examination of your teeth, gums and mouth. Professional scaling and polishing removes the hardened plaque (tartar) that a toothbrush cannot. Regular check-ups are how small problems are caught early, while they are still simple to treat.
2. Fillings and extractions
When decay or a small chip damages a tooth, a tooth-coloured filling restores its shape and seals it. When a tooth is too badly damaged to save, or a wisdom tooth is causing problems, it can be removed under local anaesthetic.
3. Root canal treatment
If the soft pulp inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed — often felt as lingering pain, swelling or sensitivity — root canal treatment cleans and seals the inside of the tooth so it can be kept rather than extracted.
4. Braces and clear aligners
Orthodontic treatment straightens crowded or crooked teeth and corrects bite problems. Our orthodontic care is led by Dr. Shyama, who will explain whether fixed braces or removable clear aligners suit your case.
5. Dental implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth root with a small titanium post placed in the jawbone. Once it has bonded with the bone, a crown is fitted on top — including metal-free zirconia crowns.
6. Crowns and bridges
A crown covers and protects a weak, broken or heavily filled tooth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by attaching a false tooth to the teeth on either side.
7. Teeth whitening and veneers
Dentist-supervised whitening lightens stained or yellowed teeth after we check that your teeth and gums are healthy. Veneers — thin custom shells bonded to the front of teeth — can improve shape, colour or spacing.
8. Oral surgery
Minor surgical procedures, such as removing impacted wisdom teeth, are carried out in the clinic with clear aftercare advice.
9. Children's dentistry and X-rays
We see children for gentle first visits, check-ups and preventive care. Dental X-rays are available in the clinic and are taken only when they are needed to diagnose or plan treatment.
Booking your visit
We recommend making an appointment before you come in, so we can give you our full attention. You can book through the form on our website, call 071 339 9299, or message us on WhatsApp.
This article is general information and is not a substitute for an examination. Every mouth is different — book a visit for advice about your own teeth.