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As we grow our dental needs change. We have worked hard to maintain an NHS contract with the PCT and all children can be seen on the NHS. Our first visit to the dentist can be exciting, but also daunting with lots of strange noises, smells and people. We know how important these first steps are as a little patient and aim to make it an enjoyable trip. By taking care to build up a child’s confidence step by step, visits to the dentist can be fun and a positive approach to dentistry is created. Such a positive vibe helps prevent dental phobias and anxieties later on in life. Most children need no more than a check up but on occasion a filling or a clean is needed. We give a lot of thought as to the best approach when any treatment is needed and how your child is likely to react. It is so important to respect the confidence and trust a child places in us. With gentle and careful step-by-step stages treatment can be achieved with no loss of confidence. As children grow, we check to make sure the teeth and gums are developing correctly. We give advise on cleaning, demonstrate brushing and can analyse the pattern of the diet to prevent and maintain the teeth. Preventative fissure sealants are a great way to help ensure teeth never need a filling. A little older and we check to make sure there are no orthodontic problems such as teeth impaction or crowding, If so, Tim can provide any orthodontic care required on the NHS. We recommend professional mouth-guards for contact sports (not available on the NHS). Having Thaylan, a Consultant Children’s specialist dentist, we are able to provide the very highest level of children’s care. He can provide care for particularly anxious children, congenital dental problems such as cleft palate or teeth that have failed to grow properly, and medically compromised children. For university or college students between the ages of 19 to 23 we provide a third off treatment charges for all routine dentistry. Throughout our adult lives regular dental check ups and maintenance will preserve teeth and smiles. We believe in a preventative and conservative approach. Denplan is a payment scheme that allows you to budget for your care and each additional family member receives a 5% discount. Please click here to find out more about whether Denplan would work for you. |
Opening Hours
| Mon | 8.30 - 13.00 | 14.00 - 17.30 |
| Tue | 8.30 - 13.00 | 14.00 - 17.30 |
| Wed | 9.00 - 13.00 | 14.00 - 19.30 |
| Thu | 9.00 - 13.00 | 14.00 - 17.30 |
| Fri | 9.00 - 15.30 |
Saturday and evenings by appointment call 01462 434512
