Preventive dentistry is the practice of preventing or minimising the occurrence of tooth decay, gingivitis or periodontitis (gum disease), or any other preventable condition of the mouth or jaws.

We practice preventive dentistry by carrying out regular dental examinations, oral hygiene appointments, and diet, oral hygiene and smoking cessation counselling. We do not hesitate to refer our patients to dental or medical specialists at an early stage of any condition should a professional opinion, advice or treatment be needed.

We show you how to clean your mouth effectively to maintain the health of your gums and teeth and we teach you what to eat to have a healthy lifestyle.

Lots of people are really, really scared of going to the dentist. The fear is of lots of different things from fear of needles to the smell or taste of some of the products used, claustrophobia, people prodding them, or the noise or the feeling of having teeth cleaned or drilled.

Lots of techniques have been used by dentists to get patients to relax. We find the best way for our patients is to speak to them openly and honestly about their fear and how we can control it together. This may be done over one or over a number of appointments until our patient is ready to attempt treatment. Once we agree as to what approach we will both use, control is then handed to our patient so that the treatment can progress comfortably. Our patients know they are always in control of every situation and that we never try to force treatment further than what they are comfortable with.

We use gentle dentistry, solid deep local anesthesia (also known as sedation) administered slowly with the thinnest needles so that our injections are painless, we wait for our patients to be totally numb in the area of treatment, and that the patient is in control at all times. This allows us to gain success with almost all our patients in building their confidence and losing their dental fears so that together we can complete their treatment.

Fastbraces straighten teeth differently – allowing for a fast, safe and affordable solution. Orthodontic treatment with Fastbraces allows teeth to be straightened in a matter of weeks or months, not years.

The revolutionary orthodontic technology moves the crown and the root of the tooth at the same time, with much less force, allowing for a much quicker treatment time. Patients can now get results often with less sensitivity, in just a few months or even weeks for some patients.

Fastbraces are suitable for both adults and children. Thousands of patients have had their teeth straightened with Fastbraces over the past 25 years.

Your dentist will take x-rays and pictures of your teeth to help create a customised treatment plan.

The procedure for fitting the brace is pain-free and takes about 60 minutes, then maintenance appointments during your treatment will take about 30 minutes. After the brace is fitted, the teeth start to move from day one! It’s easy, safe and fast.

Fastbraces technology works with just one orthodontic wire from start to finish, whereas traditional braces typically require a series of wires and tightening procedures.

Traditional braces move the crown of the tooth in the first year, and the root of the tooth towards its final position in the second year, thus requiring about two years of treatment. Fastbraces allows for movement of the roots of the teeth towards their final position from the onset of treatment.

At the end of your orthodontic treatment, your braces will be removed and you will be left with a beautiful smile.

After treatment, you will need to wear retainers as per your dentist’s instructions.

We use Zoom teeth whitening products so that we can achieve up to 7 shades lighter in one session. Zoom is safe and easy to use as long as it is under the control and supervision of a dentist. White teeth make you look much younger! We are very experienced in teeth whitening having carried out more than 800 whitening treatments over the last ten years!

Teeth whitening is a method of bleaching out blemishes, stains or marks from the teeth. This treatment is available in a variety of ways that all work on the principle of bleaching the teeth using a specially formulated type of peroxide (hair preparations and other peroxide chemicals are dangerous and do not work). Prices vary according to the type of whitening being carried out – please ask for a quote for these.