At Springhill Clinic, we are proud to offer a unique dental facility that reflects our commitment to excellence in dental care.

Is it painful?

No. A local anaesthetic is used and it should feel no different to having routine work done, but will take longer to do.

What treatment will the tooth need afterwards?

We recommend placing a crown on the tooth in order to provide proper support and strength, and reduce risk of fracture.

It’s safe, quick, and inexpensive. Just let us know at any appointment if you would like to whiten your teeth. You can lighten only your upper teeth, or both upper and lower, depending on how much you show when you talk and smile. In only a day or two your custom bleach splints will be ready for you to pick up.

When could my tooth need a crown (cap)?

A crown may be recommended if there is: substantial chips or broken teeth/fillings; deep tooth decay; root canal treatment; large fillings; severe tooth wear; cosmetic needs; and, sometimes crooked teeth can be improved with crowns. A crown fits over the existing tooth. Most crowns on front teeth are made of full porcelain and look almost the same as natural teeth. Other types of crowns, particularly on the back teeth, contain a high gold alloy and have porcelain fused onto the gold alloy. Our advanced dental technician often can make this type of crown look very similar to natural tooth.

Crowns and bridges are made from porcelain and gold alloy. On your first visit our dentist at the Springhill Clinic will reshape your teeth to make room for either crown or bridge and an impression is then taken. This impression is then sent to a dental technician who will make the crown or bridge.

A temporary acrylic crown or bridge is fitted during the intervening period.

We can create the perfect smile for you using a combination of the latest cosmetic techniques including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns, and cosmetic bonding. It is our aim to create the smile that you always wanted! No matter what you require, Springhill Clinic can accommodate your cosmetic smile makeover.

We are fortunate to have our chief ceramic technician for over twenty years who is based in Harley Street, London. The standard of his work is one of the highest and best available.

The experiences that a child has at the dentist can affect the way they feel about dental visits throughout their lifetime.

Some dentists specialise in paediatric dentistry, but a child can feel comfortable going to the same dentist as their parents. That way they are able to co-ordinate visits and develop an ongoing relationship with their dentist from an early age. Springhill Clinic dentists are used to working with children and can accommodate them.

At the end of the appointment, our dentists meet with the parents to give a detailed description of the work completed, provide after care instructions, issue prescriptions if needed, and answer any questions that the parent may have.

Highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth, sealants are a simple procedure in which a tooth-coloured acrylic coating is painted onto the surface of the tooth. This effectively “seals” the deep grooves acting as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids.

Sealants protect the depressions and grooves of your teeth from food particles and plaque that brushing and flossing can’t reach. Easy to apply, sealants take only a few minutes to seal each tooth.

Dental examinations

Dental examinations help to diagnose oral disease before it becomes hazardous to your health and treat the ones that already exist. Regular examinations can save you money on dental treatment by alleviating problems while they are small.

Your dental examination generally includes the following: periodontal (gum) disease check; oral cancer screening; check for cavities and tooth fractures; and, evaluation of current restorations.

We cannot express enough how important it is to see your dentist regularly. Remember, preventing disease is always better than treating disease.

Professional cleaning

Professional cleanings (dental prophylaxis) performed by a dentist or hygienist form the foundation for preventing gum disease, gingivitis and tooth decay. In a professional cleaning, your dentist or hygienist will: remove plaque, calculus (tartar) and stains; and, polish your teeth.