The Avenue Dental Practice in Colchester

Biohorizons dental implants are made from titanium, a common material for tooth replacement. Each implant is finished with Laser-Lok technology, this involves a laser which creates grooves or channels on the implant, no larger than a single cell.   View treatment details

Bone grafting is sometimes called for as a precursor to some dental treatments which need a certain amount of bone to adhere to such as dental implants.   View treatment details

Dental bridges are designed to ‘bridge’ the gap between teeth, when one or more are missing. A bridge is made up of crowns that sit either side of the gap and a false tooth is added into the gap.   View treatment details

A dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner machine is used for more complex dental x-ray needs such as Orthodontics or Dental Implants, whereby the dentist requires 360-degree image of your mouth.   View treatment details

Dental Crowns are used to strengthen your existing damaged tooth to protect its functionality. Crowns restore cracked, broken and damaged teeth. They can also be called caps as they often sit over your damaged tooth and protect the outer surface.   View treatment details

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth more than usual causing various problems including headaches, tooth wear & damage. Bruxism is usually classified into day time & night time types, the latter often not knowing they do it.   View treatment details

Dental implants are recommended if you have one, or multiple, missing teeth, designed to act as a replacement or artificial substitution for the root portion of your natural tooth.    View treatment details

Dentures are used to cover missing teeth and can be removed from your mouth and be put back in whenever you choose. Dentures are created to suit your mouth and can be either full or partial.   View treatment details

A hygienist’s main area of work is to prevent and treat gum disease and this includes professionally cleaning your teeth, sometimes referred to as scaling and polishing, when you visit the dentist or book an appointment specifically to see a hygienist.   View treatment details

A mouthguard is a specially made, rubber-like cover which fits exactly over your teeth and gums, cushioning them and protecting them from damage in sporting activities.   View treatment details

Periodontitis, commonly referred to as gum disease, is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Peri-implantitis is a condition also linked closely to periodontal disease, formed from the presence of mucositis, puss & bone loss around a dental implant.   View treatment details

Philips Zoom teeth whitening is a unique procedure which is designed to effectively whiten teeth in an hour. This professional tooth whitening treatment is always carried out at a dental practice using a Zoom White Speed Lamp to speed up the process.   View treatment details

Root canal treatment is the term given to the procedure that aims to save the natural tooth following tooth decay and infection of the pulpal tissue. It is sometimes referred to as endodontics.   View treatment details

Tooth whitening involves lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. There are several options available depending on how much you wish to spend and whether you would like to visit a dentist or do at home.   View treatment details

Tooth extraction is a process where one or more of your teeth is completely removed from your mouth. It is likely that your dentist will carry out this procedure, but in some cases you may be referred to hospital where a surgeon will carry out the removal   View treatment details

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain, or a natural coloured composite material, which made to fit over the front surface of your tooth to improve its appearance, shape, or position. If you have badly damaged or crooked teeth, the solution may be a veneer   View treatment details

Composite fillings, otherwise known as white fillings, are used to restore teeth that have decayed. White fillings are also used for cosmetic purposes, changing the colour of the teeth to a more desirable shade.   View treatment details