DENTAL CARE & TREATMENTS
DENTAL CHECK-UP
Helping You Get Healthy
A check-up should look at your whole mouth, jaws and smile to check for signs of damage or disease, as well as possible future problems. I spend time finding out about my patients priorities so that I can tailor the advice and treatments I offer. It is so important to have regular dental check-ups to give your dentist the opportunity to help you look after your mouth in the best way possible. Stay healthy, feel comfortable and have a confident smile.
GUM CARE
Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss among UK adults. It is something that can be completely treatable especially when dealt with early. Gum care happens at home and the job of your dental team is to support you and give you the tools to achieve good gum health. I work with a highly professional and skilled team to tailor plans to improve gum health.
WHITE FILLINGS
White fillings are really tooth coloured, which are shade matched to your tooth. White fillings are an option in back teeth as well as front teeth. You can have unsightly fillings replaced if you wish, or when it comes time to replace a filling consider it an option then. This is a great option in many cases to improve the appearance of teeth in a smile.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
Many people don't know that teeth are alive in health. They have a blood supply and nerve supply, but sometimes something compromises that causing the tooth to die. When this happens, we can either extract the tooth, or opt to root canal treat it. It can be a long procedure but it gives the opportunity to save your tooth for chewing on in the future. I offer root canal treatments to teeth which do not need specialist care. Afterwards the tooth will often need the biting surface covered with a filling or crown to prevent it from breaking.
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TEETH WHITENING
There are lots of ways to enhance your smile these days. Many of which do no lasting damage to the health of your teeth. One of the simplest ways is to whiten your teeth. I offer this treatment to my patients regularly as a great way to achieve more confidence at any age. I can also provide other cosmetic procedures such as veneers, crowns and white fillings where they are appropriate.
TOOTH REPLACEMENT
Sometimes, teeth must be extracted. When this happens it can have a big effect on confidence or ability to chew food. Dentures, fixed bridges and implants are all things that can be considered and I always give my patients advice about the best options. I provide all of these treatments apart from implants, but I work with dental colleagues in the wider community to ensure all of my patients can have this treatment if it is the best option for them.
SEDATION
We offer a kind type of dentistry and will try and exhaust all other options first but sometimes, anxiety levels are just too high for my patients to get the treatment they need. I offer medical sedation to help you access care in the way you want.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture offers my patients a holistic approach to treatment of pain from the orofacial complex and management of dental anxiety. A lot of my patients need help to relax but don't want to be sedated with medicines that require them to take 24 hours out of decision making. This is a great alternative for them. There are some amazing applications too including reducing the gag reflex which make dentistry much more accessible!
FACIAL AESTHETICS
Some patients come to see me because they don't like what they see in the mirror when they smile, but it extends beyond just their teeth. When this is the case, I spend time looking at smile design, your worries and the improvements we can make. Some of the treatments I offer target the appearance of the face where this is affecting your confidence.
