Dental Clinic Kirkby in Ashfield

Invisalign treatment is the process of wearing a series of transparent, removable aligners that gradually straighten your teeth. Contrary to traditional braces, Invisalign has no brackets or wires, and none of the restrictions that come with metal braces.

Professional Dental Whitening is not harmful for your teeth when the procedure is clinically indicated. The dentist will do an examination, ask you some questions and then decide whether whitening is clinically appropriate for you. For example, whitening is not normally recommended if you have sensitive teeth. This is because whitening gel can temporarily increase teeth sensitivity, especially in higher concentrations.

Conscious sedation is a treatment option offered to patients that suffer from dental anxiety, severe gag reflex or low pain tolerance. This form of sedation can improve the patient experience of dental care, as it has an amnesic effect- which means most patients don’t remember having the treatment at all! It can also act as a sense deprivator - meaning sensitive gag reflexes and intolerance to pain is improved.

Please call our Reception Team if you would like more information: 01623232660

You don't have to pay for your NHS dental treatment if you're:

• under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
• pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months
• being treated in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist (but you may have to pay for any dentures or bridges)
• receiving low income benefits, or you're under 20 and a dependant of someone receiving low income benefits (please ask for further details).

For further details please visit the NHS website

Your Dentist recommends regular Check-ups to monitor the health of your teeth and gums. To maintain your Oral Hygiene between Dental visits, you can follow these quick tips:

• Ensure you brush x2 daily following the Modified Bass Technique.
• After your evening brush, ensure only water is consumed afterwards.
• Floss or use interdental brushes x1 daily- this will help reduce the risk of gum disease and helps ensure all of your teeth surfaces have been cleaned.
• Spit excess, don't rinse after brushing.
• Change your toothbrush/ toothbrush head on electric toothbrushes at least every 3 months.

Here at Kirkby Dental Practice we understand the Dental chair isn't everyone's favourite place to be. We have lots of experience in treating patients that find Dental treatment daunting, which equips us with essential skills for keeping your nerves at ease. We understand it is often fear of the unknown that can frighten most patients, which is why our Clinicians talk each patient through what to expect if they are feeling nervous. Some patients find the sound of essential dental equipment to be the most frightening part, which is why some of our patients bring along headphones to use if they know the sounds may cause anxiety- maybe this tip can help you!