Our Treatments
New Patients
At Gentle Dental Care Droitwich we are inviting new NHS Patients to join our friendly family dental practice with a choice of NHS and private Dentistry, high quality routine and cosmetic dental treatments, a choice of payment options, flexible opening times and family appointments on request. Visiting us couldn’t be any easier.
As a new patient at Gentle Dental care Droitwich, the first appointment we would like to arrange for you is a New patient Examination. This will involve you completing a Medical History Form, followed by an Xray (if necessary) and a thorough examination of your gums and teeth. We will discuss any concerns you have and requirements you may have, from general oral dental care to referrals where we think necessary, under consultation for big improvements to your smile – we can do that too.
Due to restrictions we are accepting limited number of new patients.
Emergency Dental Care
For ‘out of hours’ Dental Emergencies please call The NHS on 111
If you are a registered patient with the practice and experience pain or discomfort during our normal practice opening hours
Monday: 08:30 – 18:00 & Tuesday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00.
Closed every day between 13:00 and 14:00
Sat and Sun Closed please contact the practice on tel: 01527 523492 at the earliest convenience and we will try and see you as soon as possible.
Please inform the nurse/receptionist that you are in pain and need to be seen urgently. (Please note that this appointment is likely to be with the emergency/on call dentist and not necessarily with your usual dentist.)
Emergency Dental Treatment
You may need urgent treatment if you have:
- Toothache or swelling that suggests an infection of a tooth or gum
- Severe toothache or facial pain which is not controlled by taking over-the-counter painkillers
- Trauma of the face, mouth or teeth after a recent accident or injury
- A permanent tooth being knocked out
- Bleeding after tooth extraction that you cannot control
- Serious swelling of the mouth or face which is getting worse
Crowns
Crowns are used to restore a tooth when it is damaged or unsightly. They can give a dramatic improvement to your smile!
A crown (also known as a ‘cap’) is a protective cover fitted over the existing structure of a broken or damaged tooth to restore function and appearance. All-ceramic crowns are proven to be as strong and durable as metal porcelain crowns and so we are able to offer patients the best of both worlds – a long lasting and natural looking solution.
What is a Crown
Crowns can be the ideal treatment option for the following dental situations:
- To restore badly broken teeth
- To restore teeth that have been heavily filled and become weak
- To reshape, an uneven or unsightly tooth to match your surrounding teeth
- To restore the brightness to discoloured teeth
- To protect a root treated tooth
- You have a bridge or denture which needs to be held in place
- To replace an old crown that no longer fits very well or that has become discoloured≈
When to Consider a Crown
If you would like to find out more about crowns please contact our team.
Dental Hygiene appointments
We recommend dental hygiene appointments at least every six months with our professional hygienist. Over time plaque builds up and causes gum disease which happens when the bacteria in plaque attacks our gums below the surface to make them red and inflamed. This is one of the most common causes of Gum diseases and tooth loss.
We want to play an important part in reducing these health problems with your dental hygiene appointment, which will include the following:
- A gentle yet thorough clean of your teeth to remove the build-up of harmful plaque
- Removal of odour causing bacteria for a fresh breath
- Air polish to remove any light stains for a sparkling clean smile
- Soft tissue checks to ensure healthy gums
- Advice on how to effectively brush and floss your teeth
dental hygiene routine
The perfect dental hygiene routine
It’s important to look after your teeth and gums in between appointments with your hygienist. Practice this simple dental care routine each day, and you’ll find it easy to reach optimum dental health:
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, focusing on each tooth as you clean
- An electric toothbrush can be used for an even more thorough clean
- After brushing spit but do not rinse. Rinse your mouth once or twice a day (not after brushing)
- Floss once a day to remove plaque and tartar stuck in between your teeth
- Debris and bacteria lingering on your tongue can be removed with a tongue scraper
booking a hygiene visit
Simply call our friendly and helpful reception team to assist you in booking a hygiene visit.
dentures
Loss of teeth can cause all sorts of problems eating speaking and laughing.
At Matchborough Dental Practice we can replace one, several or all of your missing teeth, to help you get your confidence back
It can take some time to get used to your new dentures, especially if you have a complete set. They may feel strange at first and make eating and speaking difficult, but with time, they will soon feel fine and function as your normal teeth.
Replacing Missing Teeth
The benefits of treatment
- Natural-looking
- Facial shape enhancing
- Can improve how you eat and speak
- Cost-effective
Our dentures are designed to be long-lasting, but they still need looking after to prevent breakage and keep them gleaming. Store them in water or denture fluid while you sleep, so they keep their shape, and brush daily to remove food debris.
long lasting Dentures
Dentures are removable plates or false teeth. They are usually supported by the gum and
the bone underneath but they can also be supported by the remaining teeth in the mouth.
If you would like to find out more please contact our team
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
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Endodontics (root canal treatment)
This procedure aims to eliminate the infection within the tooth roots that normally lead to throbbing aches, abscesses and swellings. During this procedure the inside of the tooth is opened up and the bacteria causing the infection are cleaned out and the root canal is
disinfected and filled. When properly done they carry high success rate.
Root filled teeth are generally structurally weaker and more brittle. For back teeth crowning
can protect these teeth and is highly recommended
Why Root Canal Treatment is needed
The infection at the centre of a tooth (the root canal) is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth and invade the tooth.
This can happen after:
– Tooth decay
– leaky fillings
– damage to teeth as a result of trauma, such as a fall
When root canal treatment is needed
The pulp will begin to die if it’s infected by bacteria, allowing the bacteria to then multiply and spread.
If you would like to find out more please contact our team.
TEETH WHITENING
It has become a common and routine dental procedure to improve the colour of teeth without having to damage the teeth with crowns or veneers. We also offer professional home whitening kits. This takes about 3-4 weeks
teeth whitening permanent?
Teeth whitening is not permanent. It can last from a few months to up to 3 years. it varies from person to person.
The whitening effect won’t last as long if you smoke or drink red wine, tea or coffee, which can all stain your teeth.
How do I find out
We will advise you whether whitening is right for you. It may be that teeth whitening isn’t suitable, for example if you have gum disease or crowns.
If you would like to find out more please contact our team.