Treatments
Dental services in Polokwane
Our Polokwane practice offers twelve treatment areas, from routine preventive care through to restorative, tooth-replacement, and alignment options. Each page explains the treatment and the questions worth raising before you call to enquire.
Explore our treatments
Each card links to a page with developed information — what the treatment is for, what an assessment considers, and the questions to bring to an appointment.
- 01Dental CleaningsProfessional cleaning as part of routine care to help manage the build-up that everyday brushing can leave behind.Read more
- 02FillingsRestoring a tooth affected by decay, with the material and approach discussed with your dentist.Read more
- 03ExtractionsTooth removal considered when other options are not suitable, with aftercare and replacement to discuss.Read more
- 04DenturesRemovable replacements for missing teeth, available in complete and partial options to suit your needs.Read more
- 05Root Canal TreatmentEndodontic care aimed at preserving a tooth when the inner tissue is affected, with restoration discussed afterwards.Read more
- 06CrownsA custom restoration that covers a prepared tooth to help protect and restore its shape and function.Read more
- 07BridgesA fixed option for replacing one or more missing teeth by anchoring to supporting teeth.Read more
- 08ImplantsA tooth-replacement option that uses a fixture to support a restoration; suitability is assessed individually.Read more
- 09OrthodonticsAssessment and planning for the alignment of teeth and the bite, with options discussed for your goals.Read more
- 10AlignersA removable approach within orthodontic care, with suitability and everyday use discussed at an appointment.Read more
- 11Teeth WhiteningBrightening natural teeth, with assessment first and realistic expectations discussed before treatment.Read more
- 12Paediatric DentistryDental care for children, with prevention and developing teeth in mind and a focus on gentle, age-appropriate guidance.Read more
Choosing what to discuss with your dentist
Reading about a treatment is a starting point, not a diagnosis. The pages here explain what each treatment is for and what an assessment considers, so you arrive at an appointment with useful questions rather than a self-made plan. A dentist's recommendation is based on what they find in your mouth, not on what a page describes in general terms.
If you are unsure which treatment is relevant, that is a reasonable place to start. When you call, describe the concern — a sensitive tooth, a missing tooth, a child's first visit, a wish to improve alignment or colour — and we can advise which appointment and which treatment page is the right one to read.
Paediatric dentistry and endodontics
We have a special interest in two areas: paediatric dentistry — dental care focused on children — and endodontics, the branch that includes root canal treatment. A special interest means we pay particular attention to these areas within the broader range of treatments we offer.
These interests shape the range of care we offer, but they sit within a broader list of treatments. Routine cleanings and fillings, tooth replacement with dentures, bridges, and implants, and alignment with orthodontics and aligners are all part of what we provide. Explore the full list above, or read more about the practice and the areas it serves.
Enquire about an appointment
Call us to discuss your needs
Call 015 295 5016 to discuss which treatment is relevant to your concerns. We can advise the right next step and plan an appointment that suits you.