Frequently Asked Questions

Call the practice or send an appointment request through our contact page. We will ask what you need, book an appropriate length of appointment, and request records from your previous dentist if you would like us to.

Usually 45 to 60 minutes. That covers medical history, a full examination, any necessary imaging, and time to discuss findings and options without rushing.

Twice a year suits most people, but the right interval depends on your risk. Patients with gum disease, frequent decay or dry mouth often benefit from three- or four-month hygiene visits.

Yes. We treat patients of every age and structure children's early visits to be short, positive and unhurried.

Yes, and please tell us when booking. We schedule extra time, explain each step before it happens, agree a stop signal, and never pressure you to proceed on the day.

Modern local anaesthetic makes most treatment comfortable. We take care with the technique itself and check you are fully numb before starting.

Always. Raising your hand stops treatment immediately, and we can pause, explain, or reschedule the remainder.

Yes. Every recommended plan is provided in writing with fees itemised, and we discuss any change before continuing if something turns out to be different than expected.

We help you understand your plan and can submit pre-treatment estimates for larger work. The final coverage determination always rests with your insurer.

We stage plans by clinical priority so urgent work happens first and elective work can wait, and we can discuss financing options for larger treatment.

Usually several months from placement to final crown, because bone integration around the implant cannot be rushed. Grafting, where needed, extends the timeline.

No. Placing veneers involves removing a thin layer of enamel, which does not regrow, so the teeth will always need to be covered. That is why we suggest whitening or bonding when they would achieve your goal.

Simple cases can finish within a few months; more involved cases take a year or more. Wear time is the largest factor in staying on schedule.

Professionally supervised whitening at appropriate concentrations does not damage enamel. Temporary sensitivity is common and settles within a day or two.

Usually, yes. Keeping your natural tooth avoids the bone loss, drifting and replacement costs that follow an extraction.

Phone us as early as possible. We hold time for urgent problems and will fit you in as soon as we can, and we can advise on first steps over the phone.

Hold it by the crown, not the root, rinse gently with milk or saline, and if possible place it back in the socket. Otherwise keep it in milk and come to us immediately — minutes matter.

It should be seen soon. An unprotected tooth can fracture or become sensitive quickly even when painless today.