For most people, every six months. If your risk of decay or gum disease is higher, we may suggest more often. If you're in great shape, we might stretch it to twelve months. We set the interval based on you, not a one-size-fits-all rule.

On a maintenance visit (around 20 minutes) we check each tooth, look at your gums, screen for anything unusual, and review the condition of any existing fillings or crowns. We only take X-rays or use the intra-oral video if we see something that needs a closer look. On a first visit it's much more thorough and takes about an hour.

No. We see this often. You won't get told off. We'll assess where you're at, explain what we find, and put together a plan to get you sorted. We can take it at the pace that works for you.

It's a Swiss-developed cleaning system that uses a fine jet of air, warm water and powder to remove plaque, staining and biofilm. No metal scraping. It's gentler than a standard scale and polish, works above and below the gumline, and leaves teeth feeling noticeably smoother. We use it as standard in our hygiene appointments.

Yes. White only. We don't use amalgam. If you have old silver fillings that need replacing, we use barrier systems to protect you from mercury during removal. For the most durable filling we use Cerec ceramic, which we can make and fit on the same day.

We're close to capacity but we do have occasional spaces for new private patients. We have no NHS spaces available at the moment. The best thing is to call us on 01243 775545 to check current availability.

Dental Therapists do our hygiene work. Therapists have over twice the training of a hygienist and can do more, including fillings and treating early gum disease. It means more time with you in the chair and a better end result.