General Dentistry

Dental Hygiene

Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important steps in protecting your teeth and gums. Regular visits to our dental hygienist help prevent gum disease, reduce the build-up of plaque and tartar, and keep your smile looking and feeling its best.

During your hygiene appointment, your teeth will be professionally cleaned to remove plaque, tartar, and surface stains that cannot be removed through brushing alone. Your hygienist will also assess the health of your gums, identify any early signs of gum disease, and provide personalised advice on how to care for your teeth at home.

Whether you're maintaining a healthy smile or treating the early stages of gum disease, regular hygiene appointments play a vital role in keeping your mouth healthy and preventing more complex dental problems in the future.

Benefits of Regular Hygiene Visits

• • Healthier teeth and gums.
  • Fresher breath.
  • Reduced risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
  • Removal of stubborn stains for a brighter smile.
  • Helps protect dental implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers.
  • Supports your long-term oral health.
  • Prevents small problems from becoming more serious.

Why Is Dental Hygiene Important?

Even with excellent brushing and flossing at home, plaque can harden into tartar, which can only be removed by a dental professional. If left untreated, this build-up can lead to gum disease, bad breath, tooth decay, and eventually tooth loss.

Regular hygiene appointments, combined with good oral care at home, are the best way to maintain a healthy smile for life. Our friendly team will work with you to create a personalised oral hygiene routine and help you keep your teeth and gums in excellent condition.

AirFlow Stain Removal

AirFlow is an advanced dental cleaning treatment that provides a gentle, effective way to remove plaque, biofilm, and stubborn surface stains, leaving your teeth feeling exceptionally clean and looking brighter. Using a combination of warm water, fine powder, and a controlled stream of air, AirFlow cleans your teeth comfortably without the scraping often associated with traditional cleaning methods.

Whether your teeth have become stained from coffee, tea, red wine, smoking, or everyday foods, AirFlow can help restore their natural brightness while promoting excellent oral health. The treatment is minimally invasive, making it a popular choice for patients looking for a comfortable hygiene experience.

How Does AirFlow Work?

AirFlow uses advanced technology to gently remove plaque, bacteria, and staining from the surface of your teeth, around the gum line, and in hard-to-reach areas. The treatment is suitable for most patients and can be used as part of your routine hygiene appointment or as a standalone treatment to freshen and brighten your smile.

Benefits of AirFlow

• • Gently removes plaque, biofilm, and surface stains.
  • Brightens your smile by lifting stains caused by coffee, tea, red wine, and smoking.
  • Comfortable and minimally invasive treatment.
  • Reaches areas that are difficult to clean with traditional methods.
  • Helps maintain healthy teeth and gums.
  • Safe for dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, and orthodontic appliances.
  • Leaves your teeth feeling smooth, fresh, and polished.

Why Choose AirFlow?

AirFlow offers a modern alternative to traditional cleaning methods, combining comfort with outstanding results. By effectively removing plaque and staining while being gentle on your teeth and gums, it helps you maintain a healthier, brighter smile with a treatment that many patients find more comfortable than conventional scaling and polishing.

Whether you're preparing for a special occasion or simply want to keep your smile looking its best, AirFlow is an excellent way to achieve a cleaner, fresher, and more confident smile.

Crowns & Bridges

Crowns and bridges are reliable, long-lasting restorative treatments designed to repair damaged teeth and replace missing teeth. They are custom-made to match the colour, shape, and size of your natural teeth, restoring both the function and appearance of your smile.
Whether you have a weakened tooth that needs protecting or a missing tooth that requires replacement, crowns and bridges offer a durable solution that allows you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its strength, shape, and appearance. Crowns are commonly recommended for teeth that have been heavily filled, cracked, worn down, or have undergone root canal treatment.
Each crown is carefully crafted to blend naturally with your surrounding teeth, providing a strong and aesthetically pleasing restoration that can last for many years with proper care.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth by filling the gap with a natural-looking artificial tooth. The bridge is securely supported by the neighbouring teeth or dental implants, restoring your smile while improving your ability to chew and speak comfortably.
Replacing missing teeth with a bridge also helps prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting out of position and maintains the natural shape of your smile.

Benefits of Crowns & Bridges

• • Restore damaged or missing teeth.
  • Improve chewing, speaking, and overall comfort.
  • Natural-looking, custom-made restorations.
  • Strengthen weakened or broken teeth.
  • Long-lasting and durable with proper care.
  • Help maintain your bite and facial structure.
  • Restore confidence in your smile.

Fillings

Tooth-coloured fillings are a safe, effective, and natural-looking way to restore teeth that have been damaged by decay, minor fractures, or everyday wear. Made from a durable composite resin, these fillings are carefully matched to the natural shade of your teeth, providing a seamless restoration that blends beautifully with your smile.

Unlike traditional silver (amalgam) fillings, tooth-coloured fillings are designed to be virtually invisible, allowing you to maintain the natural appearance of your teeth while restoring their strength and function.

When Is a Filling Needed?

A filling is commonly recommended when a tooth has been affected by decay or has sustained minor damage. Removing the damaged portion of the tooth and replacing it with a high-quality filling helps restore its structure and prevents further deterioration.

Benefits of Tooth-Coloured Fillings

• • Natural-looking appearance that blends with your teeth.
  • Restores the strength and function of the tooth.
  • Preserves more healthy tooth structure.
  • Durable and long-lasting with proper care.
  • Mercury-free composite material.
  • Comfortable and completed in a single appointment in most cases.
  • Helps prevent further tooth decay and damage.

What to Expect

During your appointment, the affected area will be gently cleaned and any decay removed. The tooth-coloured composite material is then carefully applied in layers, shaped to match your natural tooth, and hardened using a special curing light. Finally, the filling is polished to create a smooth, comfortable finish that looks and feels completely natural.

Looking After Your Fillings

With good oral hygiene, regular dental check-ups, and routine hygiene appointments, tooth-coloured fillings can provide many years of reliable protection. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and attending regular examinations will help keep both your fillings and your natural teeth in excellent condition.

Our experienced team is committed to providing high-quality, minimally invasive treatments that restore your oral health while maintaining the natural beauty of your smile.

Dentures

Dentures are a reliable and effective solution for replacing missing teeth, helping to restore your smile, improve your ability to eat and speak, and boost your confidence. Whether you are missing a few teeth or an entire arch, modern dentures are designed to provide a comfortable fit and a natural-looking appearance.

Every denture is custom-made to suit your individual needs, ensuring it complements your facial features and fits securely for everyday comfort and function.

Types of Dentures

We offer a range of denture options to suit your needs, including:

• • • Partial Dentures – Designed to replace one or several missing teeth while fitting around your remaining natural teeth.
  • Full Dentures – Used when all of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw need to be replaced.
  • Implant-Retained Dentures – Dentures that are securely supported by dental implants for improved stability, comfort, and confidence.

During your consultation, we will discuss the most suitable option based on your oral health, lifestyle, and personal preferences.

Benefits of Dentures

• • Restore your smile and facial appearance.
  • Improve chewing and speaking ability.
  • Custom-made for a comfortable, natural-looking fit.
  • Replace multiple or all missing teeth.
  • Support your facial structure after tooth loss.
  • Affordable and effective tooth replacement solution.
  • Can be enhanced with dental implants for added stability.

Looking After Your Dentures

With proper care and regular dental check-ups, dentures can provide many years of comfortable use. We recommend cleaning your dentures daily, removing them overnight where advised, and attending routine examinations so we can check the fit and the health of your gums and any remaining natural teeth.

Our experienced team is committed to helping you regain a healthy, functional, and confident smile with high-quality dentures that are tailored to your individual needs.

Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly and often require prompt treatment to relieve pain, prevent further damage, and protect your oral health. Whether you're experiencing severe toothache, a broken tooth, swelling, or a dental injury, our team is here to provide fast, compassionate care when you need it most.

We understand that dental emergencies can be stressful, which is why we aim to see emergency patients as quickly as possible. Our experienced dentists will assess the problem, relieve your discomfort, and recommend the most appropriate treatment to restore your oral health.

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

If you experience a dental emergency, contact our practice as soon as possible so we can arrange an appointment.

• • Knocked-out tooth: Hold the tooth by the crown (not the root), gently rinse it if dirty, and if possible place it back into the socket. If this isn't possible, keep it in milk or saliva and contact us immediately.
  • Broken or chipped tooth: Rinse your mouth with warm water and keep any broken pieces if possible.
  • Swelling or severe pain: Do not ignore these symptoms, as they may indicate an infection that requires urgent treatment.

The sooner you seek treatment, the greater the chance of saving the tooth and preventing further complications.

Emergency Dental Care

Our priority is to relieve your pain, identify the cause of the problem, and provide the most appropriate treatment. Depending on your needs, this may include a filling, crown, root canal treatment, extraction, temporary restoration, or advice on managing your symptoms until further treatment is required.

Need an Emergency Appointment?

If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please contact our practice as soon as possible. Our friendly team will do everything we can to arrange an appointment at the earliest opportunity and ensure you receive the care you need.
Prompt treatment can make all the difference, helping to relieve pain, protect your teeth, and restore your smile as quickly as possible.

When Is a Tooth Extraction Needed?

A tooth extraction may be recommended if you have:

• • A severely decayed tooth that cannot be restored.
  • Advanced gum disease causing loose teeth.
  • A broken or fractured tooth beyond repair.
  • A dental abscess or severe infection.
  • Overcrowding before orthodontic treatment.
  • Problematic wisdom teeth.
  • A tooth that is causing ongoing pain or damage to neighbouring teeth.

What to Expect

Before your treatment, we will carry out a thorough examination and, where necessary, take digital X-rays to assess the tooth and surrounding bone. The area will then be carefully numbed using a local anaesthetic to ensure you remain comfortable throughout the procedure.

Once the tooth has been removed, we will provide detailed aftercare instructions to help promote healing and minimise discomfort. Most patients recover quickly and are able to return to their normal routine within a few days.

Aftercare

Following your extraction, it's important to allow the area to heal properly. We will advise you on how to care for the extraction site, including:

• • Keeping the area clean while avoiding vigorous rinsing for the first 24 hours.
  • Eating soft foods for the first few days.
  • Avoiding smoking and alcohol during the initial healing period.
  • Following all aftercare instructions provided by your dentist.
  • Contacting us if you experience excessive bleeding, severe pain, or swelling.

Replacing a Missing Tooth

If an extraction leaves a gap in your smile, we can discuss a range of tooth replacement options, including dental implants, bridges, and dentures, helping you restore both the appearance and function of your teeth.

Our priority is always your comfort and long-term oral health. If a tooth extraction is necessary, you can be reassured that our caring team will provide gentle treatment and support you every step of the way.