Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Decay is usually revealed during a regular dental examination or cleaning appointment. However, you may notice warning signs such as...
• X-rays
  Wisdom teeth are located at the very back of your mouth. You may not even be aware of yours, as they rarely break through the gum tissue. Unfortunately, when wisdom teeth do start to come through, they can be prone to infection and require extraction. If this is the case, your dentist will take dental x-rays to pinpoint the location and condition of your wisdom teeth and to determine whether extraction is necessary.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Dental Hygienists are trained to carry out clinical examinations and oral cancer screening. Hygienists assess the health of your gums, providing preventative oral care advice. They work to prevent and treat gum disease with scaling and polishing to remove hard deposits and plaque. Oral care advice can include demonstrating correct flossing and brushing, as well as other oral hygiene techniques according to your personal requirements. They also offer dietary advice and other information, such as how to give up smoking. Research shows that patients who regularly visit the Hygienist suffer from fewer dental problems in the long term.

Preventive

• Fluoride Treatment
  Fluoride treatments: Fluoride treatments will help to prevent tooth decay. Any patient at risk of dental decay is a good candidate for fluoride treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Fissure/dental sealants: These are applied in liquid form to fill the grooves in the biting surface of teeth which are often difficult to clean and are prone to decay

Restorative

• Fillings
  Techniques now exist to allow us to repair damaged teeth with high quality filling materials that can be colour-matched to provide a natural-looking alternative to traditional silver amalgam fillings. These filling materials  adhere to the tooth to help strengthen the remaining structure.
• Resin Composite
  Inlays and onlays are primarily made from porcelain, composite resin or gold. The first two materials can be colour-matched to your existing teeth, making a good choice for a natural looking result.
• Veneers
  Dental veneers can be used to transform your smile and are often used to improve the position, colouring and shape of your front teeth. Veneers are a popular and effective cosmetic dental treatment.
• Crowns
  Inlays and onlays are used to restore damaged or decayed teeth. They are typically used on the back teeth and are the midway treatment between a filling and a crown.
• Bridges
  A dental bridge is a prosthetic tooth which is anchored by another tooth in you mouth, literally ‘bridging’ the gap left by a lost tooth. Dental bridges are fixed restorations, which means they can only be removed by your dentist.
• Dental Bonding
  Composite bonding is a versatile and ideal solution for fixing minor aesthetic problems without damaging your natural tooth. We offer composite bonding for teeth that are dull, chipped, decayed, or discoloured, addressing your cosmetic concerns quickly and painlessly.
• Restorative Dentistry

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Endodontics, or root canal therapy, is the recommended treatment for infected dental pulp or nerves in your teeth. Infections of this type can result in an abscess and/or discolouration of the affected tooth, along with other complications.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  You may require a partial denture for multiple missing teeth or a full denture if you have lost all of your upper or lower teeth. Fabricated from dental acrylic substances, or a combination of metal and acrylic, that are safe to place in your mouth, dentures are designed to feel comfortable and look natural.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Established in 1996 in Street, Somerset, the Family Dental Practice and Implant Centre is a warm, welcoming place, fully equipped with modern, up-to-date technology and focused on providing first class dental care for all the family. LEARN MORE

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  We all hope that our permanent teeth will last a lifetime, but occasionally a tooth becomes damaged or decayed to the point that extraction is the only suitable option.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  One of the first things people notice about you is your smile. So, if you feel conscious of your dull or discoloured teeth, you might want to consider teeth whitening treatment to smile with renewed confidence.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  As well as helping to improve our patients’ oral health, we can also help you to achieve a brighter, whiter smile. Cosmetic dentistry has made huge advancements over recent years and can completely transform the appearance of your teeth.