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General Dentistry & Treatments

Your dental health is essential, and our General Dentistry & Treatments category covers everything from routine check-ups to restorative procedures. Whether you need a dental filling, crown, root canal, or gum disease treatment, these expert articles from City Dentists in Wellington will guide you through your options.

Discover how modern dentistry can help you restore, protect, and maintain your teeth with the latest advancements in preventive care, restorative treatments, and everyday oral health practices. We provide expert advice on common dental procedures, helping you make informed decisions about your smile.

Explore our articles to learn about:
✔️ Tooth-Colored Fillings – When and why you might need one
✔️ Root Canals – Signs you need one & what to expect
✔️ Dental Crowns & Bridges – How they protect and restore your smile
✔️ Gum Disease Treatment – Symptoms, prevention, and deep cleanings
✔️ Tooth Sensitivity & Pain – Causes and best solutions

At City Dentists Wellington, we focus on comfortable, effective treatments to keep your teeth healthy and strong. Whether you have a minor cavity or need a full-mouth restoration, these resources will help you understand your options and prepare for a healthy, confident smile.

Tooth sensitivity can be triggered by hot and cold foods.

What causes tooth sensitivity?

While you may know that having sensitive teeth is pretty common, you may not know the why part.
Here, we’ll explore the what, why and how of tooth sensitivity.

The only smiles brighter than City Dentists' are our patients'.

What makes City Dentists special

If you’re seeking a comprehensive dental health provider that will care for your teeth as well as — if not better than — you do, there’s only one place to turn: City Dentists in Wellington. Here are a few of the reasons why we’re special and why we’re experts in turning frowns upside down.

You should always settle for more when picking your next dentist.

5 keys to picking a great next dentist

For these reasons and many more, people every day decide to leave the dentist that they’ve gone to for years. You may be in that situation yourself. Frequently, individuals don’t really think about why they go to the dentist office that they do. It’s often a matter of comfort, simply being accustomed to the dentist that you went to when you were younger because your parents went there, too.

Foods with bold flavour profiles may be more muted when you start to eat with your dentures.

Do dentures affect how you taste foods?

There are a few other changes that come with wearing dentures that may take some getting used to. And one of those things has to do with how you taste food.

Snoring can be a sign you're a good candidate for oral surgery.

When you may need oral surgery

Many reasons as to why oral surgery is required. Here are some of the common reasons .. read the article!

It may be time for a new dental crown.

4 reasons why your cap may need to be replaced 

If you have a cap, you may know all that. What you may not know is if — or when — a dental crown needs to be replaced. This article will give you a better understanding of what symptoms, manifestations and circumstances suggest your existing crown needs to be restored or replaced.

Cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve a picture-perfect smile.

Know your cosmetic dentistry options

A healthy smile is the best kind, and there are a number of dental enhancements available for those who want to show off their pearly whites.

It's important for children to be on board with their orthodontia plan.

Explaining orthodontia to your children

While most adults recognize the value of orthodontia in facilitating a healthy bite pattern and esthetic smile, it can be more challenging for kids and teens to understand the value of wearing braces.

Fluoride can help teeth develop properly.

Why fluoride is your friend

The benefits of fluoride are far-reaching, and can help to prevent dental decay in both kids and adults.

A dental bridge may be your solution to a better smile.

What are dental bridges?

Dental bridges fill spaces where two, three or more teeth are missing with replacements.

With dental sedation, nerves shouldn't be a reason to skip your check ups.

When sedation is necessary

Can’t sit still in the dental chair? Dental sedation, either full or conscious, may be necessary to ensure successful treatment.

Tooth sensitivity may be the symptom of a more serious issue.

When tooth pain is an emergency

Is a painful tooth is something you can put off for the time being? These symptoms below you should not ignore: Find out

Basic oral care and cleaning can go a long way toward preventing gum disease.

Is it ever too late to save a tooth?

If a tooth is causing you significant pain, or may cause you pain down the road, your dentist may recommend extracting a tooth.

You can get the perfect smile you've always dreamed about.

How to improve your smile

How to improve your smile?
A simple smile can make a grey day a whole lot brighter. After all, when someone smiles at you, the natural reaction is to smile back.