Dr. Leonard Hoffenberg
Level 2, 74 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Do your teeth start to throb when you bite into your lunchtime panini? Have you started noticing lines, cracks, or holes in some of your teeth? Is it painful to drink your morning coffee or are your teeth sensitive to cold beverages? It may be time to get a filling. Tooth decay occurs when sugars become trapped against your tooth. If not cleaned immediately, these sugars begin to eat away through the tooth to the nerve inside.
Fillings are materials moulded to the shape of your tooth, which protect the inner nerve and prevent tooth decay. If a nerve inside your tooth is exposed or you’ve experienced some tooth decay, a filling is one of the most common ways to preserve your oral health.
Unlike traditional metal fillings, with white fillings, the restored tooth can be made to match your surrounding teeth so no one will even know you have a filling. If you have a toothache or signs of tooth decay and would like to be seen by Dr. Hoffenberg, give his office a call or use the online scheduling form below.
The Risks of Tooth Decay
Tooth decay, unfortunately, won’t resolve itself. If your tooth has started the decay process, you will need a professional to remove the decay, clean your tooth, and reinforce the damaged areas. Tooth decay left untreated may lead to tooth loss and could put you at risk for gum disease, infections, and other serious medical conditions. Likewise, if your tooth is injured, you are at risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. Even thorough cleanings cannot reach in between cracks and fractures, which will eventually accumulate plaque, sugars, and harmful bacteria.
Dr. Hoffenberg and his team are both highly experienced in providing dental care that makes a difference in the lives of his patients. The whole dental team is passionate about providing a painless, and comfortable experience for you. If you need a need a toothache looked after or have tooth decay and are thinking about white fillings, call Dr. Hoffenberg‘s office to learn more about what he can do for you.
Caring For Your Newly Treated Tooth
Immediately after your procedure, you should avoid solid food and hot/cold beverages until the anaesthesia wears off. However, once it has worn off, feel free to resume your regular diet. You may experience some tooth sensitivity for a few days – that’s normal.
White fillings can be treated similarly to natural teeth: brush twice and floss once daily. Because you still have some tooth remaining around your filling, it’s still important to keep sugars, bacteria, and plaque from the surface of your tooth.
Cosmetic Dentistry
A great looking smile can enhance your overall appearance and boost your confidence. Dr. Hoffenberg has extensive training and experience in the art of cosmetic dentistry and can create a personalised treatment plan to give you a beautiful, natural-looking smile you’ll love. In cases where a single cosmetic procedure will not create the results you desire, he can combine numerous procedures and give you a personal smile makeover plan. These services include:
Invisalign
Invisalign straightens your teeth without wires and brackets using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It’s virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will know you’re straightening your teeth. Whether you have a crossbite, overbite, underbite, or issues with the spacing of your teeth, schedule a FREE Smile Assessment with Dr. Hoffenberg and find out how Invisalign can straighten your teeth at a price you can afford.
Dental Implants
Missing teeth may lead to an unsightly smile, lack confidence and the avoidance of many types of foods. Traditionally, the only treatment options to replace missing teeth were dentures or bridges. Today, many patients turn to Dental Implants to replace missing teeth*. With its proven track record, you can feel confident in making the move to replace troublesome dentures with a lasting solution, a stronger bite, and a beautiful smile. Whether you need a single implant or several implants, Dr. Hoffenberg can help.
General Dentistry
Dr. Hoffenberg offers dental care for the whole family by providing a wide range of general, emergency and restorative dental services. As your primary dental care provider, he can manage all your oral health needs to ensure your teeth and gums are properly cared for. If you have been avoiding the dentist out of fear or anxiety, Dr. Hoffenberg offers sedation dentistry options that can help you feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit.
- Sedation dentistry.
- Gum disease treatment.
- Root canal therapy.
- Emergency dentistry.
- Wisdom teeth removal.
- Dental hygiene services
- Limit 1 per person and subject to availability
- Must be 18 years of age or older to use vouchers
- Includes a Free Smile Assessment which must be face to face.
- Whitening Smile Deals ™ price includes
- Before and after written instructions
- Before and after photos
- 4 (four) applications for 15 minutes each of Philips Zoom ™ whitening gel as per the recommendations
- Relief gel for after home care.
- Does not include a general dental check-up and clean but can be used with other Smile Deal vouchers such as $199 check-up and clean or the Smile Deal ™ Invisalign voucher for $6500
- 24 hour cancellation notice is required if you need to change your appointment time
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Free Smile Assessment consultation must be face to face
- Includes : Smile analysis, Facial lines and asymmetries, Teeth size, shape and position analysis, Teeth color recording, Jaw analysis, General tooth and gum health assessment and advise on the suitability for Invisalign or other Smile Make-Over procedures and recommendations.
- Does not include a full examination, x-rays or a scale and polish.
- Free Smile Assessment offer can be used in conjunction with other offers such as Whitening, Check up and Polish, and Invisalign offers.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.