General Dentistry

What is General Dentistry?

General dentistry, also known as conservative or restorative dentistry, encompasses a wide range of therapeutic and preventative measures aimed at preventing and treating dental diseases, particularly tooth decay. Regular visits to a general dentist help maintain healthy and well-maintained teeth, which significantly contributes to the overall health of the oral cavity.

What does General Dentistry involve?

General dentistry focuses on both the prevention and treatment of tooth decay. Regular check-ups and preventative treatments help prevent the onset of cavities, thus avoiding painful and costly treatments in the future.

Types of Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

White fillings

White fillings are made from a composite resin material that is designed to mimic the natural color and translucency of tooth enamel.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged, decayed, or unsightly tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is a custom-made dental prosthesis designed to replace one or more missing teeth by literally “bridging” the gap between two adjacent teeth.

Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays are types of indirect restorations, meaning they are custom-made outside of your mouth, typically in a dental laboratory, and then bonded to your tooth.

Extractions

Tooth extractions are typically recommended when a tooth is damaged beyond repair or when keeping the tooth could lead to further complications.

Most Popular Preventative Treatments in General Dentistry

Oral and Dental Examinations

Regular check-ups are the cornerstone of oral health. During a visit, the dentist thoroughly examines the condition of your teeth and gums, which helps to detect issues like cavities and gum diseases early on. Early detection allows for prompt intervention, preventing the development of more serious conditions.

Removal of Plaque and Tartar

Even with regular brushing and flossing, plaque can accumulate in hard-to-reach areas. If not removed, it hardens into tartar, which can cause gum disease. Professional cleaning by a dentist effectively removes plaque and tartar, preventing inflammation and decay.

Why Regular Visits to the Dentist Are Important

Regular visits to a general dentist are essential for maintaining oral health. Even with excellent home dental hygiene, professional evaluation and preventative treatments are irreplaceable. Early detection of issues allows for quick and less invasive treatment.

Tooth Decay Treatment
– What Does It Really Involve?

Contrary to popular belief, cavities do not appear overnight. In reality, it is a long-term process that can be prevented with regular dental check-ups. Tooth decay is mainly caused by bacteria that accumulate on dental plaque. Poor oral hygiene, improper tooth structure, and excessive consumption of sweets and fizzy drinks significantly contribute to its development. Untreated, it usually leads to the softening of enamel, the formation of unsightly cavities, tooth damage, or partial or complete crown fractures. Early-stage tooth decay presents as small spots on the teeth. At this stage, the dentist performs simple procedures such as cleaning the teeth from plaque and tartar and applying specialised fluoride varnish or gel to prevent further disease progression. However, if decay penetrates the enamel and creates a cavity, drilling and filling are necessary. In the final stage, decay reaches the tooth pulp, damaging it from the inside. In this case, root canal treatment or tooth extraction is required.

Possible Treatment Methods in Conservative Dentistry

The goal of conservative dentistry is to effectively fill the empty spaces that disrupt the proper alignment of teeth. The most commonly used methods include fillings, which are primarily made of porcelain, gold, silver amalgam, synthetic materials, or composite resins resembling the natural colour of teeth. Considering modern treatment methods, dentists increasingly use composite fillings, making the restored tooth look almost identical to the natural one. A wide range of different colours allows for selecting the appropriate shade of filling, making it indistinguishable from the real teeth.

For patients with more serious cavities, crowns are commonly used. Crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed directly over the tooth’s remnants. They help to strengthen and effectively protect the remaining tooth structures. The specialist must prepare a mould of the damaged tooth, from which an identical crown is created in the laboratory.

Another method used is bridges. At both ends of the bridge, the dentist places a crown, allowing for the anchoring of the tooth located exactly between the crowns. This treatment method effectively prevents teeth from shifting, and the bridge colour matches the rest of the teeth.

Dental implants help replace missing or extracted teeth. They consist of two parts – an artificial tooth and a metal post. The procedure involves placing the metal post directly into the jawbone or the upper jaw bone. The dentist then attaches the implant. The artificial tooth functions identically to its natural counterpart.

Other Treatments in Conservative Dentistry

Besides the mentioned preventive and cavity treatments, conservative dentistry also includes other procedures aimed at improving the condition of the teeth and the oral cavity. These include temporary fillings, splinting of loose teeth, reconstruction of teeth using light-cured materials, and redoing root canal treatment.

The aesthetics of teeth is essential and significantly impacts our daily comfort. Therefore, it is important to remember regular visits to the dental office and conservative dentistry, which effectively prevent more serious oral infections and dental diseases. Additionally, one should be aware that dental or gum problems can eventually contribute to other body ailments, including heart, kidney, or joint diseases.

A Beautiful and Healthy Smile for Everyone

Maintaining oral hygiene is the foundation of a healthy and beautiful smile. Regular dental visits, preventative care, and cavity treatment are the best ways to avoid more serious health issues that can affect the entire body, including the heart, kidneys, and joints. At Shifnal Dental Care, we offer comprehensive dental care tailored to the individual needs of each patient. We invite you to take advantage of our services and enjoy healthy teeth for years to come!

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      I am a relatively new patient at Shifnal Dental Practice.The service is excellent. I can be quite nervous when I visit the dentist, however, the staff are professional and friendly putting me at ease during my appointments. The practice has created a calming ambience to relax patients and put them at ease.

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      I’m a very nervous patent always have been but my dentist Simran Bhambra and the dental nurse always put me at ease and I come out smiling

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      Dentists generally make this feel nervous, but I always feel incredibly relaxed here! Both my dentist and orthodontist have been fantastic and the front of service is personal and efficient. I definitely recommend taking their monthly payment plan, it’s worth every penny. Updated to add: their new practice is brilliant, it’s spacious and calming, and I appreciated the screens on the ceiling showing tv or relaxing landscapes to distract me from the dental work.

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      Great new premises and great staff as always.

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      I always use this dentist, I see Karen and she is a fabulous lady always helpful especially because I am a super nervous patient. Thankyou to all the staff at Shifnal dental care for all your help.

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      Very welcoming staff and always made to feel at ease for my appointments.

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      I was treated very quickly after breaking a tooth. The dentist and nurse were lovely and talked me through each procedure. The reception staff and telephonist were very helpful and courteous.

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      Excellent service. Staff all very friendly and competent.

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      Beautiful interior, lovely atmosphere. They have moved into this place from where I last visited and I loved the look of it. Looked clean and aesthetic. Had an air polish done by the lovely Em. Girls at the desk are also very welcoming. Highly recommended

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      Great Dentists, friendly team and welcoming reception, wouldn’t go anywhere else. Highly recommend.

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      I attended for my routine 6 monthly check up with Dr Wozniak, and Hygienist's appointment with John last week - the second time since Coronavirus restrictions came in. I felt comfortable that the precautions in place are effective and really appreciate the lengths everyone has gone to to be able to continue caring for patients. As always, everyone was friendly and professional and I left with a clean bill of health. I would strongly recommend Shifnal Dental Care to anyone in search of dental care.

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      Great new premises very luxurious and welcoming. Excellent routine hygiene appointment with John. Highly recommended!

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      Lovely new location, very modern and spacious inside. Very friendly staff and helpful!

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      A very professional dental practice, and I am very happy that I found them. Dr. Maciej Wozniak is doing his job really well. I turned to him after I was treated very poorly by a dentist in Shrewsbury who wanted to drill channels into my healthy teeth to place an orthodontic fiberglass wire behind them. The same practice also wanted to remove my implant and replace it with a new one. Dr. Wozniak put in a nice, sturdy wire without drilling anything, thus keeping my teeth in one piece (not to mention this has lasted for years now). He also decided to see if the implant could be saved and referred me to a specialist in Birmingham. (Dr. Wozniak lost money on this, as I didn’t pay anything.) And it worked! What else could build your trust in a doctor more than actions like that? Every treatment has been done with diligence and care. The latest hygienist appointment was also five-star worthy. I am glad they moved, as there is now a nice, spacious car park, and I no longer need to worry about where to leave my car. The practice itself is spacious and well-designed. I recommend Shifnal Dental Care without any hesitation.

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      Not a massive fan of the dentist, but I’ve always been pleased with the service here. Welcoming and professional is how I would sum up my experience.

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      Lovely experience we had a warm welcome with smiley faces! Caroline was so nice, I took my 92 year old mum and bless her heart she was so kind and respectful to her.

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      Very good visit. Thoroughly nice staff. Made going to the dentist a nice experience. Stacey on reception was particularly good.

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      Staff were very friendly and explained everything that was happening and future treatment required.

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      A Great Team with outstanding service..

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      The team here are amazing. Reception staff so friendly and helpful. Extraction today was made as stress free and painless as possible. Dr. Sim is the best Dentist I have ever had. She talked me through the whole process, calm and professional throughout. These procedures do cost, but you pay for the training , expertise and care. I cannot recommend this practice enough.

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      The new Practice in Shifnal is exquisite! My family and I are very impressed! So, not only did it feel like we were at a Harley Street Dental Practice, but we were also in John and Sim’s professional, safe and gentle hands. As an anxious patient I am always quickly at ease here and grateful for the staffs’ kindness as well as their passionate knowledge. In addition, Katherine and the reception ladies are all incredibly friendly and helpful. I won’t go anywhere else for my dental treatment :) x

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      Lovely staff, amazing facilities and private parking. Dr Sim put us at ease and was very friendly and professional.

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      Fantastic team from the receptionist to dentist to hygienist absolutely brilliant

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      I have been a patient at this dental practice for many years. I cannot recommend it enough. The staff are knowledgeable, efficient and very friendly. My dentist Sim is excellent.

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      Visited this evening, always a friendly greeting from reception with professional treatment from both the dentist and the hygienist, would recommend to anyone, very pleased.

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      Seen on time with friendly staff who are good at their jobs.

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      Tip Top Service. Lovely accommodating receptionists put you at ease. Great offer to join up if you need a dentist.

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      I attended Hygienist and dental check-up appointments on 25th September, in the Practice's lovely new premises. As usual, a very professional and welcoming experience from all at Shifnal Dental Care.

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      Amazing service with a smile and always offer great future no pressure advice and the new practice facility is amazing

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      Emily is lovely! I was a bit worried about going to the dentist as I haven’t been for a while. She explained everything and put me at ease. I felt fully informed about the visit and my ongoing treatment. Would highly recommend.

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      I am a very nervous patient and have had some bad experiences with Dentists but Shifnal dentist have this ability to make me feel relaxed. Sim is an amazing dentist and everyone who works there make visiting the dentist a good experience. I couldn't recommend Shifnal dentist enough. They'd have 10 stars if I could give it.

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      V efficient service. Stacey was v helpful and friendly

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      I couldn't be more impressed with the level of service I receive from Shifnal Dental Care. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a modern, warm and welcoming atmosphere. The professionalism displayed by everyone really stands out as a differentiator. The dental team are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also take the time to explain every step of the process in your treatment. It’s clear that they genuinely care about their patients and are committed to providing the highest quality of care.

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      Top draw as ever👍

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      Great new dental clinic. I recently moved from a Shrewsbury NHS practice to Shifnal. I suffer from gum disease and for that I require private care to keep on top of it. I'm impressed with new patient care and technical procedures to determine baseline of needs. The dentists are extremely pleasant, thorough, professional and the treatment rooms are equipped with high tech tools. The clinic provides a wonderful environment and I feel I get what I pay for. Highly recommend them

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      Really friendly welcome/ reception. Beautiful decor and Dr Sim and her team were wonderful. Very knowledgeable and put me at ease.

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      Best dental experience. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. The work they do is incredible - my confidence has sky rocketed since visiting shifnal dental care. Would definitely recommend 👌

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      Superb service since my wife and I became patients a year ago. Particularly I must thank them for resolving my toothache and subsequent extraction during the pandemic when I had number of phone consultations and further appointments immediately on opening again. A good experience from dentists and staff. Well done. Gordon and Brenda Morris

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      Very caring staff, always happy to accommodate if you are unsure or nervous about treatment. Highly recommend

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      Joined two weeks ago great practice Simran is very good made me feel very comfortable and gave me great confidence

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      I have been using Shifnal Dental Practice for over 40 years now. It has always been good, but when Dr Wosniak arrived, he took it to a whole new level of expertise and techniques. Like any private dental practice it doesn't come cheap, but the level of professionalism and service have been outstanding and are second to none. I have today just had an emergency appointment for an extraction and been dealt with fantastically by all staff. Over the years Dr Wosniak, in conjunction with the Birmingham Dental Hospital, has done great work on my teeth for which I am eternally grateful. I can highly recommend him and his team to everyone looking for a first class dental service.

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      I have been a patient at this practice for a number of years, and it is the best dentist that I have been to. The dentistry is second to none, extremely thorough, it has given me a lot more confidence in my everyday life and I am no longer nervous to have any procedures done. First Class

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      Very pleased with the treatment

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      New premises are amazing. I’m not a fan of dentists but these guys are the best really put me at ease.

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      I have now completed my orthodontic treatment , and I feel over the moon! The team has always been professional and helpful, thank you!

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      Excellent service. V thorough,