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At our practice we care for people. We care for peoples' teeth too
but we don't forget what they're attached
to!
We listen to your needs and concerns and work together with you to
plan your future dental health.
We're interested
in the way you look. We know a beautiful smile adds
confidence and self-esteem. If you wish, we can provide a full range
of
cosmetic dentistry to help you look your best. Even our routine
treatments are designed with appearance in mind. We don't
use mercury
amalgam fillings because we understand the concerns people have about
having toxic metals placed in their
mouths; so we choose alternatives.
We go further than this - we use special techniques to protect you
as much as possible
from swallowing or breathing-in mercury during
the removal of old fillings.
We respect your lifestyle and ethical
wishes. We combine conventional
and complimentary treatments. We try to look after you in a way that
will avoid the
need to use potent medicines but will give you realistic
advice if, for example, we feel you might benefit from the use
of
an antibiotic.
We take allergies and sensitivities seriously. We try to avoid materials
that might cause a reaction
and listen carefully to any reports of
experiences you have had in the past.
We help you to help yourself. We provide
a full range of preventive
treatments backed up with extensive advice on home care.
We have time for you. The
appointments you are offered may be longer
than you have previously been used to. This is to let us care for
you without
rush or pressure.
We care about your well-being. We'll offer you refreshments and treat
you with courtesy.
If this
sort of dental care sounds special to you, visit us soon.
You may think of a dental practice just as somewhere to go for repair
to a broken or diseased tooth.
At Avenue
Road Dental Practice we try to keep our patients healthy in an effort to
avoid frequent treatments. We do this by concentrating
on prevention.
We carefully explain the principles of home care - not only cleaning
but also the implications different
lifestyles and diets have on oral
health.
The dentist begins each regular examination with a thorough look at
the
soft tissues of your mouth. We don't want to miss conditions like
ulcers, thrush or early mouth cancer. Then the dentist
examines your
gums; the foundations on which your teeth are built. The teeth themselves
come last. When early problems
are diagnosed you will often be given
instruction in how to prevent the condition getting worse. In this
way we can
frequently avoid the need to drill cavities.
If treatment does become necessary we may recommend complimentary
therapies
to help your body cope. Examples of these may be arnica
before and after potentially stressful procedures, aloe vera to
aid
healing or selenium and zinc to act as antioxidents and boost the
immune system before the removal of mercury amalgam
fillings.
We sometimes use electronic or pulsating light stimulation to aid
healing after surgical procedures. We may
advise a visit to a chiropractor
for help in treating jaw misalignment or joint problems.
As well as natural remedies
we will not hesitate to recommend conventional
medicines where we feel they would be appropriate.
Members of our dental
team are interested in care. We have all been
medical or dental patients ourselves from time to time and want to
treat
others in the way we would like to be treated ourselves.
We spend time with our patients and listen to their concerns.
We always
try to accommodate special needs and requests.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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