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Do
you take on patients under the NHS?
We are a private practice although,
provided you are a regular attendee of the practice, care for your under fives
is included. Patients between five and the end of full time education are charged
at 60% of the normal adult scale.
Do I have to
pay for all of my treatment
at once?
We ask you to pay at each
visit for the work which
is carried out. If your course of treatment is
expensive or extensive, a payment plan may be
arranged. You should be aware
that there may be
a charge for this facility. Any charges will be
explained
when the arrangements are made.
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I
don't want to wear dentures. Are there any
alternatives?
Dental
implants are an excellent alternative and
they feel and look like your own
teeth.
Although the initial cost may appear higher, over
time,
the ongoing expense of dentures or fixed
bridges is much higher. No more
inconvenience
or messy adhesives and no embarrassing or
awkward moments
with loose dentures.
I work and can't take time
off for the dentist
- are you open out of business hours?
Our
practice opens a little earlier on normal
working days to help patients fit
in their
appointment around their working hours.
We open at 8.00am
on Mondays to Wednesdays
and at 8.30am on Thursdays. In addition,
Saturday
appointments are available by special
arrangement.
Do
you offer tooth whitening at your surgery?
Yes, please ask for details
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can I learn to look after my teeth?
We firmly believe that preventive
dentistry is
by far the best so we work with you to help you
maintain
a healthy mouth.
Our Dental Health Educator and our Hygienist
will
show you how to maintain your teeth and
gums in a way that is tailored especially
for your
needs and lifestyle. Over time we monitor and
adjust your self
care plan to ensure you can
maintain that healthy smile.
Will
I be charged for cancelling an
appointment?
For most appointments we ask for two working day’s notice. We like to keep the appointment book full as this spreads the running costs and keeps everyone’s fees down. If you have to cancel at short notice and we cannot fill the time we will ask you pay a cancellation fee; this is usually half the planned treatment fee. As always, there are exceptions to the rules. We ask for more notice for appointments over two hours and we understand a family crisis.
What do I do in an emergency?
We see people
in pain as soon as we possibly
can, usually the same day. Urgent appointments
can usually be arranged within two working days.
Call 01252 812008.
When the practice is closed,
details of out-of-hours emergency cover are
given on our answerphone message.
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