Dental Implants
A dental implant is a small titanium or ceramic post placed in the jawbone to hold a replacement tooth, bridge or denture.
Compare in: Winchester, Southampton, Basingstoke, New Forest, East Hampshire, Portsmouth
Dental treatments
What each treatment involves, what to ask a dentist, and where in Hampshire we compare practices that state it on their own website.
Invisalign
Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners: a series of removable, custom-made trays that move teeth gradually.
Compare in: Winchester, East Hampshire, Portsmouth, Havant, Southampton, New Forest
Braces & Orthodontics
Orthodontics straightens teeth and corrects bite problems, most often with fixed braces or removable appliances.
Compare in: Winchester, Southampton, New Forest, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, East Hampshire
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening uses a peroxide-based gel, applied by or under the supervision of a registered dental professional, to lighten the shade of natural teeth.
Compare in: Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke, East Hampshire, New Forest, Portsmouth
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal (endodontic) treatment removes infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth so the tooth can be kept rather than extracted.
Compare in: Southampton, Portsmouth, East Hampshire, Winchester, Basingstoke, Havant
Veneers
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or composite resin bonded to the front of teeth to change their shape, size or colour.
Compare in: East Hampshire, Portsmouth, New Forest, Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke
Crowns & Bridges
A crown is a cap that covers a damaged tooth; a bridge uses crowns on neighbouring teeth to hold a replacement tooth in the gap.
Compare in: Test Valley, Eastleigh, Southampton, New Forest, Basingstoke, Fareham
Dentures
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth, either a full set or a partial plate that fills gaps.
Compare in: Portsmouth, East Hampshire, New Forest, Winchester, Havant, Southampton
Emergency Dentist
Emergency dental care deals with severe toothache, swelling, knocked-out teeth, broken teeth and dental infections.
Children's Dentistry
Children's dentistry covers check-ups, preventive care and treatment for babies, children and teenagers.
Check-ups & Hygiene
A routine check-up examines your teeth, gums and mouth; a hygienist appointment removes plaque and tartar and gives cleaning advice.
Compare in: Southampton, Winchester, New Forest, East Hampshire, Havant, Basingstoke
Dental Sedation
Dental sedation helps anxious patients relax during treatment, most commonly using intravenous sedation or inhaled nitrous oxide.
Compare in: Havant
Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal treatment manages gum disease, from early gingivitis to periodontitis, which can damage the bone that supports the teeth.
Compare in: Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth, Eastleigh, New Forest, East Hampshire
Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction removes a tooth that is too damaged, infected or crowded to keep, including problem wisdom teeth.
Compare in: Southampton, Portsmouth, New Forest, Fareham, Winchester, Basingstoke