Your Oral Health Matters to Us
Every new patient who joins the practice will have a baseline examination to check the health of their teeth and gums. We record what teeth are there and any restorations present; we also take x-rays of your teeth at this appointment when appropriate. Everyone knows...
We have two dental hygienists who between them have decades of experience in helping patients to maintain healthy gums and smiles. Most patients require hygiene visits to maintain the health of their gums. Problems can build up without a patient knowing and as a...
When a tooth has broken or a hole develops, it is important that the tooth is repaired to prevent further damage to the tooth. Often it is possible to repair the tooth with a filling and your dentist will discuss the options before work begins. Traditionally back...
Our dental team are dedicated to doing whatever they can to preserve your natural teeth. Unfortunately, some teeth reach the stage where we cannot do any more to save them and the best option is to remove them. Most extractions can be carried out here at the practice...
From a single tooth to a full set, the team at St Giles have a lot of experience in providing dentures for our patients. Every case is unique and our dentists can advise you of your options. Sometimes we can even avoid taking an impression where patients struggle with...
Dental Implants When you have a missing tooth or teeth you will naturally be concerned about smiling or chewing; perhaps both. Dental implants are increasingly chosen the preferred way of replacing a tooth because they become part of your body and do not rely on other...
Sometimes a tooth gets injured or decayed to the extent that the soft tissue in the middle is affected. This tissue is a commonly called the pulp or nerve of the tooth and when damaged it swells and cuts off the blood supply meaning that the cells in the pulp begin to...
At St Giles we offer two options for straighter teeth; clear aligners and fixed wire. We offer a free initial consultation where the dentist will look at your teeth and discuss what it is that you dislike about your current smile. We can then tell you about the...
Sometimes a tooth is damaged to the stage where it cannot be restored by a filling alone – this is where a crown can be used to save the tooth. Sometimes also called a cap, crowns are custom-made and cover every surface of the tooth in order to prevent the filling and...