Everything we treat.
Everything Tic Tac Tooth treats, from a first check-up before the first birthday to braces and wisdom teeth in the teenage years. Each treatment explains what happens, step by step, and what your child will feel, so nothing in the chair is a surprise.
Treatments
What each treatment involves
Each page sets out the steps, what your child will feel, and the questions parents ask most.
Check-ups & prevention5
The routine visits and protective steps that stop most problems before they start.
- Infant oral exam (by age one)A first check-up as soon as the first tooth appears, and by the first birthday.Read more
- Fluoride treatmentA protective fluoride varnish applied to strengthen enamel.Read more
- SealantsA thin protective coating on the chewing surfaces of back teeth, to block decay.Read more
- TeensWisdom-tooth assessmentChecking how wisdom teeth are developing and whether they'll need attention.Read more
- TeensSports mouthguardsCustom-fitted mouthguards to protect teeth during sport.Read more
Fillings & crowns3
Repairing a tooth that has decay or damage, and protecting it afterwards.
Advanced dental treatments7
Treatment for a tooth whose nerve is affected, and procedures that go beyond a filling.
- PulpectomyTreatment for a baby tooth whose nerve has been affected by deep decay or injury.Read more
- Root canal treatmentSaving a permanent tooth whose nerve has been damaged by deep decay or injury, instead of removing it.Read more
- PulpotomyRemoving only the top, damaged part of a baby tooth's nerve, leaving the healthy root portion in place.Read more
- Pulp cappingProtecting a nerve that is very close to, or just touching, a deep cavity, so a root treatment may not be needed at all.Read more
- Regenerative endodonticsA treatment for a young adult tooth whose nerve has died before the root finished growing, encouraging the root to keep developing.Read more
- Frenectomy / tongue-tie correctionReleasing a tight band of tissue under the tongue or upper lip that restricts movement, feeding or speech.Read more
- Jaw expansionGently widening a narrow upper jaw while a child is still growing, to make room for the adult teeth and correct a crossbite.Read more
Straightening & jaw growth5
Guiding how teeth and jaws develop, from early habits through to braces.
- TeensBraces & clear alignersStraightening teeth and correcting bite over time, for children and teens.Read more
- Space maintainersA small appliance that holds space open after a baby tooth is lost early.Read more
- Habit-breaking appliancesGentle appliances to help end thumb-sucking or tongue-thrust habits affecting the bite.Read more
- Early / interceptive orthodonticsGuiding jaw growth and tooth position early, before full braces are needed.Read more
- TeensJaw & TMJ concernsAssessment of clicking, discomfort or pain when chewing or opening wide.Read more
Emergencies, extractions & surgery4
Injuries, teeth that need to come out, and small surgical procedures.
- Dental trauma / knocked-out toothEmergency care for a chipped, loosened, or knocked-out tooth.Read more
- ExtractionsRemoving a tooth that cannot be saved, or is causing crowding.Read more
- Surgical extractionRemoving a tooth that cannot come out simply, one that is broken at the gum, impacted, or has not come through.Read more
- Minor surgical proceduresSmall procedures on the gums and mouth, uncovering a tooth that is stuck, removing an extra tooth, or treating a cyst or growth.Read more
Comfort & special care2
How treatment is made possible for children who cannot manage it the usual way.
Not sure which you need?
That is what the consultation is for. Bring the question and we will tell you what we would do.