ABOUT US

We offer NHS service for almost all types of dental treatment. Private treatment is also available and we will be pleased to explain the options and advantages.

We offer a comprehensive range of treatment that includes:

• Preventative dentistry - to care for your natural teeth
  
• Conservative dentistry - crowns, bridges and fillings
  
• Prosthetics - full and partial dentures
  
• Protective dentistry - mouth guards
  
• Cosmetic dentistry - for a better smile including tooth whitening
  
• Dental implants - to replace missing teeth or attach dentures to the jaw
  
• Removal of old mercury fillings - we offer a wide range of replacement fillings using the latest tooth coloured materials

The importance of regular visits cannot be overstressed. They help us to retain your natural teeth and give you a healthy smile for life.

All our dental centres have ground floor facilities with disabled access.

To help you look after your teeth we offer a wide range of dental care and oral hygiene products.

Appointments

You can make an appointment by telephone or call into the practice and make the arrangements.

If you have to cancel or move an appointment we require whenever possible, 24 hours notice. There is a charge for appointments missed and late cancellations. To help remind you of your next visit, we operate a telephone reminder service.

Treatment charges

If you or your partner is in one of the following categories you may qualify for FREE NHS dental treatment or partial exemption from NHS charges:

• Under 18 years of age
  
• 18 years of age and in full time education
  
• Expectant mothers and mothers of children under one year
  
• Family receiving Income Support or Working Families Tax Credit
  
• In receipt of working based Jobseekers Allowance
  
• Holders of HC2 and HC3 exemption certificates

Proof of benefit or circumstances is required at the point of treatment.

NHS charges are fixed by the government and those patients who pay for their treatment pay 80% of the total cost up to a maximum of £366 per course of treatment. Payment will be due when treatment starts so please be prepared to pay when requested.

Payment can be made by cash, cheque, credit card or debit card.

The NHS provides all the treatment necessary to secure and maintain your oral health. There are some treatments (mainly cosmetic), which are not available under the NHS and you may choose to have these done privately. You may also choose to have some treatments done privately as an alternative to NHS treatment. We are happy to discuss these options with you and the associated cost.

Emergency service

If you are in pain and need to be seen the same day please get in touch as early in the day as possible and every effort will made to see you. Out of hours details for emergency treatment are available on the clinics' answering machines.