Family Dentistry

A visit to your family dentist is not just about examining your teeth for decay. The family dentists in at the Kingsford Dental centre are always at the forefront of the latest research in dentistry and give the most up-to-date information on dentistry to educate and help their patients and their families with their dental needs.

The Kingsford Dental Centre family dentists with up to 36 years of experience often perform a variety of general dental procedures, so you and your family can be sure the treatment you receive is by an experienced and professional family dentists.

With the latest state-of-the-art equipment, expertise, knowledge and staff that are dedicated to your oral health, the Kingsford group of family dentists are here to optimise your dental and general health.

We have many years of experience in all areas of dentistry including complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry, crowns, bridges implants,composite bonding and complex denture work especially for elderly patients

Your family dentist will teach you and your children on how to keep good oral hygiene habits because it is connected to your overall health. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, heart valve and joint and kidney infections, heart and coronary artery disease, stroke and even diabetes. Our family dentists believe in preventive care in order to avoid any future dental problems. These simple preventive care habits starts with brushing and flossing and using dental picks or dental sticks for interdental hygiene twice a day, using fluoride products and visiting your family dentist at least twice a year for a check up and professional scaling and cleaning.

The reason 6 monthly professional cleaning is important is because it can remove the dental plaque and tartar that you miss at home , in order to prevent decay, gingivitis, and gum disease. This treatment is a routine procedure that is fast and comfortable, leaving your mouth feeling fresh and sparkling and creating a beautiful smile. For children the additional procedures of fissure sealing their molars gives added security of preventing decay in their new teeth.

We can also provide you with different methods of whitening your teeth and removing discolored areas; such as bleaching. Whitening your teeth under the supervision of your family dentist is a safe and reliable technique proven in clinical studies over a period of many years.

Please discuss with your dentist if you experience bleeding gums,bad taste or smell in your mouth, loosening teeth, any pain or discomfort on biting pressure or hot and cold, or any discomfort around you facial muscles or jaw joints and especially if you grind your teeth.

For the elderly with uncomfortable dentures we have flexible lining techniques available to make your dentures or appliances comfortable .