What is preventive dentistry?

Preventive dentistry at our dentist in West Byfleet involves preventing the onset and development of oral diseases and infections, and attempting to keep the teeth and gums as healthy as possible. Preventive dentistry involves treatments such as will stop cavity development, the erosion of tooth enamel, and gum disease. Within preventive dentistry there are many ways to protect teeth, such as daily brushing, and flossing, as well as in house treatments such as a scale and polish.

The preventive dentistry we offer at our dentist in West Byfleet

The preventive dentistry we provide at our private dental clinic within West Byfleet primarily includes dental hygiene. Aside from dental hygiene however, we also offer oral cancer screenings, to ensure we detect symptoms at an early stage, in order to avoid any future complications. The dental hygiene we administer at our clinic is delivered either by our specially trained hygienists or highly experienced dentists, who will help eliminate the build-up of tartar and plaque on the teeth.

A dental hygiene appointment at our dentist in West Byfleet

Many of our patients may be very much aware of the importance of dental hygiene, however they may not know what to expect from a dental hygiene appointment. Although it is important to remember that each individual dental case does vary greatly (depending on many factors), we recommend a variety of standard procedures. During a standard appointment, our professionals will first assess your mouth, teeth, and gums, as well as administer a scale and polish (a rigorous cleaning treatment), and highlight any dental risk factors which may have to be investigated further.

Our role

The role of our hygienist is to educate our patients on the best possible dental cleaning routine for them personally. Patients who have dentures, bridges, or even single crowns may need a different cleaning routine to a patient who has all their natural teeth for example. Aside from dental education however, we also attempt to prevent the development of build-up on the surface of the teeth.

How to contact our dentist in West Byfleet

Our location, email address, telephone number, and other contact details are all located on our website to ensure all patients and potential patients can contact us with any worries or dental questions they may have. Many of our busier patients may wonder when they can visit our boutique dental clinic, which is why we offer flexible opening hours, all of which are available to look at on our website.

Our flexible opening hours

Finding a local dental clinic with flexible opening hours can be hard, this is why we open our clinic every Saturday, which can be of huge benefit for many of our patients. Many dental clinics may only be open within the week, which can make it difficult for patients who work long hours during this period. Our clinic is open from nine in the morning until two in the afternoon, ensuring even our busiest patients can come and pay us a visit.

Why choose our dentist to receive your dental treatment?

Our dentist in West Byfleet offers patients a unique dental approach, we are an independent and family run clinic which offers the highest standard of private dental care to our new, and existing patients. In addition to offering all of our patients general routine dentistry such as a scale and polish, dental hygiene, and oral examinations, we also provide cosmetic, preventive, and restorative dentistry.

Our ethos

Our dentist in West Byfleet aims to promote inclusivity at our clinic, we welcome patients of all ages, we even offer children of our registered patients free dental check-ups, to ensure their dental health is maintained. We provide dentistry to patients with the most severe dental cases, as well as cosmetic dental treatments that improve patients’ aesthetic appearance, such as tooth whitening. We offer a clean and modern dental clinic, whilst always ensuring our patients trust us to deliver their dental treatment. Our skilled team of dental health care professionals constantly aim to strengthen their dental knowledge, and improve their skills. Our reception team welcomes new and existing patients with open arms, and they are always ready to tend to any queries, issues, and concerns.

Meet the team

All of our skilled dentists adhere to the strict guidelines from the GDC (the General Dental Council), our team consists of a variety of qualified dentists, and dental nurses, one example of our dentists is Dr.Sundeep Dhanoa. Dr.Sundeep Dhanoa is our principal dentist and works with children, and the older generation, whilst specialising in certain orthodontic treatments (such as Invisalign) as well as working excellently with nervous individuals. Another example of our excellent team is our dental nurse Julie Salem, Julie is a key member of our Byfleet Dental team, and has a huge amount of experience within the dentistry field, many of our patients recognise her friendly and caring professional nature.

How to start your dental journey

Patients may be looking at our clinic to receive their chosen dental treatment, however they may not be aware of exactly how to start their treatment process. Our clinic understands that many of our patients may prefer to visit us directly, which is why we place our exact location on our website. Visiting our clinic may be especially beneficial for patients who suffer from dental nerves (or even a dental phobia) and feel more comfortable knowing where they will be receiving their dental treatment. Patients who have busy work and social lives may prefer to contact us via our email address, or telephone number (both of which are also located on our website).

Are you pressed for time?

Our team understands that modern life can be busy, this is why some patients may prefer asking us a question online, if this is the case we offer our patients an online question form where they can type a short message, and fill in a few simple personal details. Our team strives to answer every single online application we receive, as we understand that your concerns may be urgent.

Do you offer general dentistry at your dental clinic?

Yes! Despite offering more complex procedures such as cosmetic treatments, restorative dentistry, and facial aesthetics, our dentist in West Byfleet also embraces core general dentistry, ensuring all of our patients’ dental health is a top priority. General dentistry is undeniably vital in maintaining a patient's healthy teeth and gums for both children and adults, a dental check-up is recommended every six months by our dentists, and entails some straightforward procedures.

What to expect from a dental check-up at your dentist in West Byfleet

Many individuals may be reluctant to attend their dental check-up, this may be due to a variety of factors, one of which may be due to dental anxiety, and fear of the unknown. Dental phobias are relatively common, we believe that familiarising themselves with a dental environment can help to relieve some of our patients’ nerves, ensuring they can stay on top of their oral health without dental anxiety.

The treatment process

At our dentist in West Byfleet we offer a wide range of standard general treatments during a dental check-up. Despite our dental boutique offering only private dental treatments, we ensure that children of our patients always receive free general dentistry. Patients may be aware of the standard general dental treatments we provide, such as oral assessments, X-rays, and the treatment of cavities within the mouth, however we also offer our patients more extensive general dentistry. Our dentists will enquire about a patient’s general health and lifestyle factors (such as medication, alcohol consumption, and smoking), in addition to educating all of our patients about dental hygiene, ensuring they can keep on top of their oral hygiene.

Why are dental check-ups important?

Attending a regular dental examination can have many positive benefits, one of which being the prevention of the development of further oral diseases and infections. Early symptoms such as bleeding gums, and missing teeth can be signs of more serious problems such as gum disease. During a check-up we may also suggest our patients receive an oral cancer screening, this can be vital in determining mouth cancer at an early stage. Aside from the prevention of oral problems, general dentistry can maintain the health of the teeth, and gums.

How to start your treatment with us

If you are considering dental treatment with us then you may be unaware of how to start your chosen treatment, this is where we can help. Located on our Byfleet Dental Boutique website, we always ensure we display our key contact details for all of our patients to access. Patients who are travelling to see us can view our exact location on our map, as well as our social media links, to receive further information.

Give us a call

Our telephone number is located at the bottom of our website, as we understand that some patients may feel more comfortable giving us a ring to enquire about dental treatments. If you prefer direct contact, we always welcome our patients to come and give our clinic a visit before commencing treatment.

Running out of time?

Patients with hectic lives, with many work and social commitments may prefer to drop us an email, rather than visiting our clinic, which is why we aim to answer all of the queries and concerns we receive.