EVERYDAY DENTAL TREATMENTS FOR LONG-LASTING ORAL HEALTH

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Ashwin Magan Dental Surgery, located in Upper Hutt, NZ, and proudly serving Lower Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti, Wellington, and Wairarapa, provides a complete range of general dentistry services designed to protect, restore, and maintain healthy smiles for the whole family. General dentistry is the foundation of lifelong oral health and focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of everyday dental concerns before they develop into serious issues.

WHAT GENERAL DENTISTRY INCLUDES

General dentistry covers every aspect of maintaining your teeth and gums. At Ashwin Magan Dental Surgery, our general dental care includes comprehensive oral examinations, digital X-rays, tooth-coloured fillings, root canal therapy, extractions, emergency treatments, dentures, crowns, bridges, and hygiene education. We also provide in-house and take-home teeth whitening and periodontal treatments to maintain your gum health.

Every patient receives an individualised care plan designed around their needs, lifestyle, and long-term dental goals. Our modern facilities and gentle approach ensure that every visit is comfortable and informative.

REGULAR EXAMINATIONS & DIGITAL X-RAYS

Routine dental exams allow early detection of decay, infection, and gum disease. We use digital X-rays, which produce clear images with significantly less radiation than traditional systems. These allow for a detailed assessment of hidden areas such as between teeth or beneath existing restorations. By identifying issues early, we can often prevent the need for more invasive or costly procedures later.

TOOTH-COLOURED FILLINGS & RESTORATIONS

Fillings are one of the most common dental treatments and are used to repair cavities or minor damage. We use composite resin materials that are durable, natural-looking, and safe. These fillings blend seamlessly with your teeth, preserving both the appearance and function of your smile.

Our advanced CEREC machine can complete crowns and restorations in a single visit.

ROOT CANAL THERAPY

When decay reaches the inner nerve tissue of a tooth, root canal treatment may be required. This procedure involves carefully removing the infected tissue, cleaning the root canal, and sealing it to prevent reinfection. Despite its reputation, modern root canal therapy is a comfortable procedure that can save a natural tooth and eliminate pain.

EXTRACTIONS & EMERGENCY CARE

When a tooth is beyond repair, extraction may be necessary. We perform extractions using minimally invasive methods that reduce discomfort and promote faster healing. We also provide emergency treatments, such as dressings, to stabilise pain, infections, or trauma until full treatment can be completed.

CROWNS, BRIDGES & DENTURES

We offer restorative solutions for missing or damaged teeth, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. Crowns reinforce weakened teeth, bridges replace missing teeth using adjacent teeth for support, and dentures restore full or partial arches of missing teeth. Each solution is crafted for optimal comfort, function, and aesthetics.

We also offer digital scanning for dentures and our intraoral appliances.

HYGIENE EDUCATION & PERIODONTAL CARE

We believe that education is one of the strongest tools for prevention. Our dental team provide professional teeth cleaning and tailored advice on proper brushing, flossing, and diet. For patients with gum disease, we offer periodontal therapy to treat infection and protect bone health.