Saving teeth

Root canal treatment

If the pulp is inflamed, we free the tooth from bacteria under local anaesthesia and preserve it.

If decay reaches the inside of the tooth, the pulp becomes inflamed. The inflammation can spread to the jaw within a few hours or days. Root canal treatment may also be needed after a tooth fracture or with infected fillings and crowns; often it is the only way to preserve the tooth.

We remove the inflamed tissue, clean and disinfect the root canals and seal them tightly. Thanks to local anaesthesia, the procedure is almost painless. Our team, led by Dr. Nina van Sprundel, specialises in root canal treatment.

• X-ray to assess the roots and the inflammation
• Local anaesthesia and isolation of the tooth with a rubber dam
• Cleaning and disinfection of the root canals
• Tight root canal filling
• Usually a crown for stability and a tight seal

Periodontics

We detect and treat gum inflammation early – before curable gingivitis turns into periodontitis.

Periodontitis affects not only the gums, but also the jawbone and the periodontal fibres, and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Its early form, gingivitis, is still curable; periodontitis can at best be stabilised. Warning signs are bleeding gums, bad breath, swollen gums and receding gums.

We treat gingivitis with a professional dental cleaning. From gum pockets four millimetres deep, periodontitis requires treatment: we then also clean below the gum line, smooth the root surfaces and rinse the pockets with a disinfectant solution. For aggressive forms, we identify the bacteria with a bacterial DNA test and use a targeted antibiotic.

Dental filling

Tooth-coloured composite fillings rebuild even large defects so that they appear invisible after treatment.

With modern techniques and filling materials, we reconstruct even large defects aesthetically. A broken front tooth can be rebuilt in a short time without grinding the tooth; we also rebuild back teeth with tooth-coloured composite.

Composite fillings are available in individual tooth shades, so that a defect appears invisible after treatment.

Dental restoration

In a complete dental restoration, we restore chewing function, speech and aesthetics of the whole dentition in planned steps.

We speak of a total restoration when at least half of all teeth require treatment – a general overhaul of the entire set of teeth. It often concerns people who, out of fear, have not had a check-up for years; poor dental care, diet or a genetic predisposition can also lead to it.

It always starts with an in-depth consultation, a comprehensive examination and X-rays. Together with you, we set an individual treatment plan that takes your wishes and financial possibilities into account. Before cancer treatment, a healthy set of teeth reduces the effects of side effects in the mouth.

• Fillings and root canal treatments
• Periodontal treatments
• Bone augmentation and dental implants
• Crowns, bridges and dentures
• Professional teeth cleaning

Toothache – dental emergency

With toothache or after a dental accident, quick but prudent action is required – we support you with expert help.

Do you have toothache, has a dental accident occurred, and are you unsure what to do next? Now, quick but prudent action is required. Contact our practice in Baar near Zug for expert assistance.