FAQs
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a small but very strong ‘post’ made from biocompatible metals. Under local anesthetic, it is inserted into the jawbone in place of the missing tooth root and acts as a support for a replacement tooth.
Dental implant therapy is today’s long-term, state of the art restoration technique that can cover all indications.
It has been scientifically tested and used in the last three decades by qualified dentists and surgeons worldwide.
We use Straumann titanium dental implants.
A dental implant more than just a way to get new teeth, it’s a way to get your smile and your confidence back.
The dental implant is surgically placed under local anesthesia. The appointment is around one hour in length.
The healing phase usually takes between 8 weeks and several months. During this period, ideally, the bone around the implant grows and integrates with the implant surface – a process called osseointegration.
Good oral hygiene is vital in the healing stage of the treatment. Once healed, this artificial root acts as a base for fixing individual crowns, multi-tooth bridges, or an entire dental prosthesis.
The dental laboratory uses a 3d scan of the implant site to produce the crown, bridge or denture. The clinician will place the restoration after the dental implant has healed.
Please contact us to discuss further.
Oral Surgery
You have a tooth that requires extraction. This may be because it is broken or decayed or because it has grown at a strange angle or has never erupted.
Our oral surgeons can remove the tooth for you simply.
The tooth will be removed using special surgical tools and sometimes a saline irrigated handpiece. This will feel similar to having a filling at your dentist. Sometimes dissolving stitches are required.
Specialist Endodontics
A specialist endodontist has chosen to specialise in this field only and has completed several years of additional study after qualifying as a dentist.
They have a vast range of techniques and knowledge. An operating microscope also assists in reaching an excellent end result.
Having root canal treatment feels very similar to having a simple filling. You will first be numbed using local anaesthetic.
Tiny instruments are used to gently clean the inside of the roots of your tooth. This void is then filled with an inert material.
Sometimes root canal treatment can be completed in one visit. Sometimes a second visit is required. There is no extra charge for a second visit.
Please contact us to discuss further.
Oral Medicine
Dr Savin is able to assess you and offer simple initial diagnosis. Sometimes a small biopsy is required as a definitive pathology report can help with diagnosis of some presentations.
Sometimes we take bloods and send these for analysis.
A treatment and management regime can then be tailored to suit your needs with planned reviews in place.
You will attend for an initial assessment. After examination, a small biopsy may be performed under simple local anaesthetic. Or bloods may be taken.
If required, you will return 4 weeks later for review. Otherwise, we will call you with the results.
You will be given further instructions and advice and perhaps left on open review so you can contact us at any point in future.
Each case is very individual.
Please contact us to discuss further.
Orthodontic Exposure
Your orthodontist would like to progress with your orthodontic care and we have been asked to see you in regard to helping a tooth erupt that has not erupted.
Once this is done, your orthodontist can continue with your treatment.
We always assess our young people first. Your initial appointment will allow you to meet us and talk about your treatment.
We can plan to do your treatment with simple local anaesthetic. We can also plan to offer some sedation if you are a little worried.
On the day of treatment you will be nicely sedated (if you have chosen this option). We then numb the area and uncover the tooth simply.
A little ‘window’ is left around your tooth. A gold bracket and chain is fixed to your tooth.
Your orthodontist will then use this to guide your tooth into line with your other teeth.
Sometimes dissolving stitches are placed but these soon disappear.
Please contact us to discuss further.
Hygiene Therapy
We ask all of our dental implant patients to see our Hygiene Therapist at least once during their initial course of treatment.
Sometimes this is at the beginning to help you improve your oral hygieneand sometimes near the end of treatment to show you how to look after your new dental implant. This will maintain its health and longevity and is very important.
Some patients require advanced periodontal intervention. We are geared to assist you with this and will tailor a plan to suit your needs.
All treatments vary for each individual patient. Some treatments are simple and some are complex.
We will discuss this with you in the surgery.
Please contact us to discuss further.
All treatments vary for each individual patient. Some treatments are simple and some are complex.
We will discuss this with you in the surgery.
Please contact us to discuss further.
Tongue-Tie Release
See your health visitor, midwife or GP if you’re concerned about your baby’s feeding and think they may have tongue-tie.
Tongue-tie affects around 4-11% of newborn babies. It’s more common in boys than girls, and sometimes runs in families.
If you are coming to us with your newborn baby, it is likely that you have already received information relating to tongue-ties from medical professionals at your post-natal healthcare checks or from your local feeding clinic.
For further information, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tongue-tie/
It’s a quick, simple and almost painless procedure that usually resolves feeding problems straight away.
Treatment isn’t necessary if your baby has tongue-tie but can feed without any problems. If their feeding is affected, treatment can be carried out simply.
Some babies sleep through the procedure, while others cry for a few seconds.
The baby’s head is held gently but securely whilst the tongue-tie is surgically released. It only takes a few seconds, and you can start feeding your baby immediately afterwards in our private room.
There should be little blood loss, although some bleeding is likely. A white/yellow patch may form under the tongue, which takes 24 to 48 hours to heal, but doesn’t bother the baby.
Research suggests most babies who have treatment for tongue-tie find breastfeeding easier afterwards.
However, tongue-tie can sometimes cause problems such as speech difficulties and difficulty eating certain foods.
Speak to your dentist if you think you or your child is having problems caused by tongue-tie.
Tongue-tie division can be carried out in mature older children and adults and is usually done under local anaesthetic (IV Sedation can also be offered) and may involve using stitches.
Please contact us to discuss further.