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A professional clean that removes plaque, tartar and surface stains, finished with a smooth polish that leaves your teeth feeling fresh. It includes a check of your teeth and gums so small problems are caught early. A clean every 6 months is the simplest way to protect your smile and any fillings, bonding or veneers you have.

Ideal if it is your first visit, if it has been a while since your last clean, or if your gums bleed, feel tender or have started to pull back. Tartar is gently removed from above and below the gumline, at a comfortable pace. A deep clean is also done before braces and cosmetic treatment, so every treatment starts on healthy gums.

Bleeding gums, bad breath, receding gums or teeth that feel slightly loose can all be signs of gum disease. Caught early, it is very treatable. Treatment begins with a thorough deep clean below the gumline, personalised home-care guidance and a review appointment to check that your gums are healing well. Advanced cases are referred to a trusted periodontist (gum specialist).

Specialist treatment is quoted separately.

The back teeth have deep grooves where decay most often begins. A fissure sealant is a thin, protective coating painted into those grooves to keep food and bacteria out. It is quick and painless, and needs no injection or drilling. Sealants are a smart choice for anyone prone to cavities, adults included.

Tooth-coloured fillings that repair decay, chips and old or failing fillings. The decay is removed gently, then composite resin is layered, shaped and set with a light, so your tooth is ready to use when you leave. Each filling is matched to your natural shade, so it blends in seamlessly.

Root canal treatment saves a tooth whose nerve has become infected or inflamed, so it does not need to be removed. The infected tissue inside the root is carefully cleaned, disinfected and sealed. With good anaesthetic, it feels much like having a filling. Back teeth usually need a crown afterwards for strength. Molar root canals and the redoing of old root canals are referred to a trusted endodontist (root canal specialist).

When a tooth is badly broken or has had a root canal, there may not be enough of it left to hold a crown securely. A post and core rebuilds the tooth from the inside, giving it the strength and shape it needs for a lasting crown.

A crown is a full, natural-looking cap that covers and protects a tooth that is badly broken, heavily filled or root-canal treated. Your tooth is prepared, a mould is sent to the dental laboratory, and a temporary crown protects it in the meantime. Your final crown is ready in about 5 to 7 business days and is matched to the teeth beside it.

For patients who would like to replace old gold work with a natural, tooth-coloured smile. The gold is carefully removed, the tooth underneath is assessed, and it is then restored with a tooth-coloured crown, build-up or bonding, depending on how much healthy tooth remains. A temporary restoration means you never leave with an exposed tooth.

From R3 500, plus the cost of the replacement restoration.

Teeth that have become loose because of gum disease or a knock can be stabilised by bonding them to the neighbouring teeth with a fine, discreet splint. This holds them steady and comfortable while the area heals.

Tooth-coloured resin is sculpted directly onto your teeth to repair chips, close small gaps, even out uneven edges and lengthen worn or short teeth. In most cases no healthy tooth is drilled away, and the result is completed in a single visit. Very large spaces are not well suited to bonding, so alternatives are discussed at your consultation.

Veneers are thin coverings placed over the front of the teeth to refine their shape, colour and size, and to hide chips and small gaps. Composite veneers are created in the chair in one visit and can be polished or repaired over time. Porcelain veneers are crafted by a dental laboratory over 5 to 7 business days, last longer and resist staining best. Every veneer smile is planned at a consultation first, as not every gap or alignment concern suits veneers.

Composite veneers R2 500 to R3 500 per tooth. Porcelain veneers from R8 500 per tooth.

In-chair whitening with Opalescence Boost gives a noticeably brighter smile in one relaxing appointment, with a professional clean included. Take-home whitening with Opalescence Go lightens your teeth gradually over a couple of weeks, at your own pace. A single tooth that has darkened after a root canal can be lightened from the inside with internal bleaching.

In-chair whitening R5 500, cleaning included. Take-home whitening R3 500. Internal bleaching R5 500 per tooth.

Small gaps between the front teeth can often be closed in a single visit with composite bonding. Larger gaps, or gaps caused by teeth sitting out of position, are better closed with short cosmetic braces, sometimes followed by bonding to perfect the final shape. Your consultation will show which approach gives you the most natural result.

Composite bonding R2 800 per tooth. Short cosmetic braces from R18 000, depending on the case.

For patients who would like an overall transformation rather than a single fix. A smile makeover brings together treatments such as whitening, composite bonding and veneers into one plan designed around your face, your goals and your budget. Treatment is carefully sequenced, with healthy gums first, then whitening, then bonding or veneers matched to your new shade, so the result looks natural and lasts. Treatment can be paid per stage.

A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring a natural-looking false tooth to the teeth on either side. It is fixed in place, so there is nothing to remove at night. Fibre-reinforced bridges offer a more conservative option for front teeth, while laboratory-made bridges are used for back teeth. A crown, bridge or veneer that has come loose can often be cemented back in place. For patients interested in implants, Dr Grace refers to a trusted implant dentist.

Traditional bridge R8 500 per unit (a 3-unit bridge is about R25 500). Fibre-reinforced bridge from R7 500 per span. Re-cementing a crown, bridge or veneer R2 500. Implants are quoted by the implant dentist, roughly R20 000 to R30 000.

Removable replacement teeth for one, several or all of your teeth. Impressions are taken, and the dental laboratory crafts your denture over 5 to 7 business days. A try-in appointment makes sure the fit and appearance are right before it is finished. A few small adjustments in the first weeks are completely normal while your mouth settles in. A partial denture is often the recommended way to replace missing lower back teeth.

From R3 500. Full set (upper and lower) R15 800.

A flexible nylon denture with gum-coloured clasps instead of metal ones, so it is more discreet and comfortable to wear. It is lighter and less likely to crack if dropped. Flexi dentures are not suitable for every mouth, so suitability is confirmed at your consultation.

A cracked denture, a broken clasp, a missing tooth or a sore spot can usually be repaired or adjusted, often without the need for a whole new denture.

Sudden toothache, a broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, or swelling should not wait. Emergency appointments are fitted in as soon as possible so the cause can be found and the pain dealt with. Where it is safe to do so, the problem is treated in the same visit. Where it is not, you leave comfortable and with a clear plan.

Consultation and X-ray R1 200 (R200 booking fee deducted). Any treatment needed is quoted at the visit.

Swelling, throbbing pain, a bad taste or a small pimple on the gum can be signs of an infection. The first priority is to bring the infection under control, then to treat its source with a root canal or an extraction. Antibiotics can calm an infection down, but they do not remove its cause, which is why lasting relief always comes from treating the tooth itself. Any infection is treated before cosmetic or elective work begins.

Consultation and X-ray R1 200 (R200 booking fee deducted), plus antibiotics R200 where needed. The treatment itself is quoted at the visit.

When a tooth cannot be saved, it is removed gently under local anaesthetic, without rushing. You receive clear aftercare instructions, and replacement options such as a denture, bridge or implant referral are discussed before the tooth comes out, so there is always a plan for the gap. Surgical extractions are referred to a trusted oral surgeon.

Wisdom teeth that have come through fully and are straightforward to remove are taken out in the practice. Impacted, partially erupted or surgically complex wisdom teeth are referred to a trusted oral and maxillofacial surgeon, so complex cases are treated by a specialist. The scan or X-ray taken at your consultation shows which applies to you.

Surgical cases are quoted separately by the surgeon.

Fixed braces straighten crowded, gapped or crooked teeth and are done in the practice. A deep clean on the day your braces are fitted ensures your teeth and gums are healthy before the brackets go on. Comprehensive treatment is usually planned over about 24 months, depending on your case, and finishes with retainers to keep your new smile in place. Clear aligners are referred to a trusted orthodontist.

Fitting R2 700. Monthly adjustments from R1 500. Removal R2 700. Retainers R3 500 (clear removable and permanent bonded retainer together).

A custom-made night guard protects your teeth from grinding and clenching while you sleep, and is recommended if you have worn teeth, jaw tension or morning headaches. It also protects bonding, veneers and crowns from cracking. A custom sports mouthguard is made to fit your mouth, so it is comfortable to wear, easy to breathe and speak in, and protects your teeth well in rugby, hockey, netball, boxing and other contact sports. Retainers keep teeth in their new position after braces.