General dentistry is the everyday care that keeps teeth and gums healthy for life: regular examinations, professional cleaning, fillings and, when there is no better option, extractions. Most problems we treat are far simpler and cheaper to fix when they are found early, which is why we recommend a check-up every six to twelve months.
Dental check-ups
A check-up at Pearl Bay takes thirty minutes. Your dentist examines every tooth, checks your gums for signs of disease, screens the soft tissues of your mouth and looks at your bite. We take digital X-rays only when they are needed, usually every one to two years, to see decay between teeth and below old fillings.
Hygienist cleaning
Even careful brushers build up tartar that a toothbrush cannot remove. Our hygienists remove it with an ultrasonic scaler, polish away surface stains and show you where your brushing and flossing could do more. People with gum disease may need a deeper clean over two visits.
White fillings
We use tooth-coloured composite fillings rather than silver amalgam. They bond to the tooth, so less healthy tooth needs to be drilled away, and they are matched to the shade of your teeth. A small filling usually takes twenty to thirty minutes with local anaesthetic.
Extractions
We always try to save a tooth first. When a tooth cannot be saved, for example after a deep fracture, we remove it as gently as possible and talk you through the options for replacing it, such as a bridge or a dental implant.
When to book sooner
- Toothache or sensitivity that lasts more than a day or two
- Gums that bleed when you brush
- A broken or chipped tooth, or a lost filling
- A sore or ulcer in the mouth that has not healed after two weeks
Prices for check-ups, cleaning and fillings are on our pricing page. To book, call +971 6 555 0142 or contact us.
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