Gentle Dental Care

04/05/2025

We offer a wide range of cosmetic and aestethetic treatment options :

● Laser teeth whitening
● Porcelain crowns
● Composite resin veneers
● Dentures and Bridges
● Active aligners - invisible braces
● replacement of amalgam fillings with white resin fillings

Please call 031 262 8170 to make an appointment.
We are situated at Suite 8, 159 Roger Sishi Rd, Westville North

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12/03/2025

Visit us for your 6 monthly scaling and polishing and help keep cavities and gingivitis away.

22/02/2025

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Laser gingivectomy is a dental procedure that removes excess gum tissue with a laser. It can be used to treat gum disease, improve the appearance of your smile, or improve the fit of dentures.

How it's done

The area is numbed with local anesthetic

The dentist makes incisions in the gum tissue

The dentist uses the laser to remove excess tissue and contour the gums

Benefits Less bleeding and swelling, Faster healing, Reduced pain, No need for sutures, and Can be performed on patients taking blood thinners.

Side effects mild discomfort, tooth and gum sensitivity, and mild gum discoloration.

Aftercare Take pain medication for a few days, Avoid hard or crunchy foods, and Keep the gum surgery site clean.

Results

In most cases, the results of a gingivectomy are permanent. However, if you have periodontal disease, you will need to continue to care for your teeth and gums.