Best Dentistry near me in Birkirkara, Valletta

General dentistry is a dental service that aims to protect and maintain your dental and oral health. It includes check-ups, gum disease treatment, fillings, dental crowns, and root canal treatment.

You should visit your general dentist once a year; if you have dental problems or poor oral health you’re likely to need to visit more often. If in doubt, ask your general dentist direct.

Your dentist will examine your teeth, gums, and mouth, and ask you about any health problems you’ve had since your previous check-up. They’ll also advise you on dental procedures you may need to have and/or changes you could make to your oral hygiene routine and lifestyle that could improve your dental and oral health. They’re also likely to give your teeth a good clean and polish.

Yes. You could experience bleeding, swelling, and nerve damage in and around your teeth, jaw, lips, chin and tongue.

Find a dental surgery local to your home or work and check the qualifications and online reviews of the dentist you wish to book with. It’s a good idea to take a look at your country’s certified register of dental practitioners to ensure the dentist you choose is properly qualified. For example, in the UK, you could check the General Dental Council, and in the US, check with the American Dental Association.

Yes, you may well experience pain or discomfort, although it depends on the dental procedure you have. You aren’t likely to need pain relief during a check-up, but for fillings, crowns, root canal, and other treatments, your dentist is likely to give you a local anaesthetic before the procedure begins. Post procedure pain relief tends to be managed by paracetamol, aspirin, and/or ibuprofen.