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Conditions We Treat

Start with the symptom, we’ll find the fix

Twenty-two of the most common things that bring people through our door, in plain words — what it usually means, and where to read about the treatment.

Start With The Symptom

What’s bothering you?

You don’t need to know the name of the treatment — that’s our job. Find what you’re feeling below and we’ll point you at the right place. And if it hurts right now, skip all of this and see our emergency page.

Toothache

Pain usually means decay, infection or a crack has reached the nerve. It rarely settles on its own.

General dentistry → Root canal →

Sensitive teeth

A wince with hot, cold or sweet food often points to worn enamel, gum recession or early decay.

Check-ups → White fillings →

Cavities / holes

Decay caught early is a small filling; left alone it keeps growing. Tooth-coloured fillings blend right in.

White fillings →

Chipped tooth

Small chips can often be bonded or filled; larger ones may need a crown to protect what’s left.

White fillings → Crowns & bridges →

Cracked tooth

Cracks let bacteria reach the nerve. Depending on depth, a crown or root canal treatment saves the tooth.

Crowns & bridges → Root canal →

Stained or discoloured teeth

Coffee, tea, red wine and time all leave their mark. Professional whitening lifts it safely.

Teeth whitening →

Bleeding or sore gums

Gums that bleed when you brush are usually early gum disease — very treatable when caught soon.

Gum treatment →

Gummy smile

When gums sit low over the teeth, gentle laser recontouring can rebalance the smile.

Laser dentistry → Smile makeover →

Crooked teeth

Crowded or rotated teeth can be straightened at almost any age — aligners or braces, your choice.

Orthodontics →

Gap between teeth

Gaps can be closed with orthodontics, or disguised with veneers where movement isn’t wanted.

Orthodontics → Veneers →

Impacted teeth

A tooth stuck against its neighbour — usually a wisdom tooth — can cause pain, infection and crowding.

Wisdom teeth removal →

Wisdom tooth pain

Pain at the very back of the jaw in your late teens or twenties is usually wisdom teeth on the move.

Wisdom teeth removal →

Teeth grinding (bruxism)

Waking with a sore jaw or flattened teeth suggests night grinding. A custom splint protects them.

Mouthguards & splints →

Snoring & sleep apnoea

A custom-fitted oral appliance can hold the airway open at night for some snorers and mild apnoea.

Mouthguards & splints →

Missing teeth

One missing tooth or many — implants, bridges and dentures each suit different mouths and budgets.

Dental implants → Dentures → Crowns & bridges →

Loose or ill-fitting dentures

Dentures that rock, rub or fall away can be relined, remade or stabilised.

Dentures →

Bad breath

Persistent bad breath usually starts with plaque and gum disease rather than what you ate.

Oral hygiene → Gum treatment →

Dry mouth

Medications and some conditions reduce saliva, which quietly raises decay risk. Worth reviewing.

Check-ups →

Jaw pain or clicking

Clicking, aching or locking jaws often trace back to clenching and grinding. A splint usually helps.

Mouthguards & splints →

Dental anxiety

If the thought of the chair makes you put visits off, tell us. We’ll go at your pace, with comfort options.

New patients →

Difficulty flossing

If floss shreds, snags or just never happens, there are easier tools — we’ll show you what works.

Oral hygiene →

Extra teeth (hyperdontia)

Occasionally extra teeth develop and crowd the rest. Assessment tells us whether they need to move.

Orthodontics →

Nothing matches that — try a simpler word, or just call us on 02 4933 4667 and describe it.

Tooth n Care 135 Lawes Street,
East Maitland NSW 2323
02 4933 4667 Get Directions

This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for personalised advice from a registered dental practitioner. Any dental or surgical procedure carries risks. Individual results vary. Before proceeding with treatment we encourage you to ask questions and, if you wish, seek a second opinion from a qualified health practitioner.