Our General Dentistry Services
Comprehensive dental treatments designed to maintain and restore your oral health with the latest technology and gentle care.
White Fillings
With advancements in modern dentistry, patients can now have cavities restored using tooth-coloured materials (composite resin). Many locals searching for a dentist in Tweed Heads choose South Tweed Dental for minimally invasive, natural-looking white fillings that blend beautifully with your smile. These tooth-coloured options are safer than amalgam, don't release mercury, and help preserve more natural tooth structure.
These white fillings do not need as much tooth structure to be removed and are less invasive. The tooth-coloured material also has the advantage of being highly cosmetic, natural and can be used on both the front and back teeth.
When there is 30-50% tooth decay, composite resin fillings are a good option however in cases where there is significant loss of tooth structure, your dentist may recommend a ceramic onlay or crown. The ceramic helps to reinforce any remaining tooth structure for a more long-term solution.
Child-friendly Dentistry
Here at South Tweed Dental, we believe that children should enjoy a comfortable and stress-free dental visit. With the right guidance, children easily develop a positive approach to dental visits that helps to promote great oral hygiene habits.
It is important that children begin dental visits early so we can support healthy development from the start. Families looking for a gentle family dentist in Tweed Heads South trust us to help children build confidence and positive habits. Early care prevents decay, protects baby teeth, and reduces future orthodontic issues especially valuable for growing families in Tweed Heads South and nearby areas.
We endeavour to take the time to make every child feel happy and comfortable during their visits at South Tweed Dental. We are also delighted to have a visiting Orthodontist working in conjunction with our team to provide patients with effective solutions to help straighten their teeth for life.
Root Canal Treatment
This procedure is also known as endodontic treatment. The main purpose is to save a tooth, which due to extensive decay, disease or injury has resulted in a diseased pulp (nerve and blood vessels) within the tooth. The pulp plays an essential role in providing nutrients to the tooth.
If the pulp tissue dies, it is important to remove this nerve tissue in order to prevent spread of infection and loss of the tooth. Root canal treatment involves removing the diseased nerve, cleaning the canal/s of the tooth, and sealing the tooth off. It usually takes 2 to 3 visits to complete the treatment.
Our root canal treatments are designed to save your natural teeth using advanced techniques and modern equipment. Many patients searching for a gentle dentist in Tweed Heads visit us when dealing with severe tooth pain, decay, or infection. This procedure removes diseased tissue, disinfects the tooth, and restores full function, often followed by a crown for long-term strength.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth often emerge in the late teens or early twenties, and lack of space can cause pain, swelling, or infection. If you're experiencing discomfort and searching for an emergency dentist in Tweed Heads, our team provides safe, gentle wisdom tooth removal with full guidance for a smooth recovery.
These problematic teeth can become wedged in or impacted, leading to severe problems, infection and pain. During your wisdom teeth extraction, our team will ensure you have a safe and gentle procedure.
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic prior to the extraction and your teeth will be removed before you know it. Written post-operative instructions will be provided for you after the extraction to ensure you know precisely what to do to achieve a speedy and worry-free recovery.
Occlusal Splint
An occlusal splint is a custom-made night guard designed to protect your teeth from grinding and clenching. Many patients searching for an experienced dentist in Tweed Heads visit us for splints that reduce jaw tension, prevent enamel wear, and improve long-term comfort during sleep.
The device will not prevent you from clenching or grinding, instead it relieves some of the pressure on the jaw joints by guiding the jaw into a neutral position and is very effective in protecting your teeth against the destructive forces of bruxism (grinding of your teeth).
Custom-fitted Mouthguards
Our team can make you a custom-fitted mouthguard after taking an impression of your teeth. The impression allows your dentist to accurately assess your mouth and provide the best fit, size, coverage and thickness in a mouthguard that is made just for you.
Our dentists create custom-fitted mouthguards for children and adults participating in sports. If you've been looking for a reliable dentist nearby, we provide high-quality protection tailored to your sport and level of contact. These guards fit securely, stay comfortable, and allow easy breathing and speaking.