FAQs

No, we use high intensity short acting local anaesthetics when needed. Rarely a tooth with deep decay can need a root filling.

The success rate may depend upon where in the jaw they are fitted but generally they have an excellent success rate of between 93 to 98%.

Most patients say there is very little discomfort involved. The area is thoroughly numbed using local anesthesia. For nervous patients we provide a gentle sedation service before treatment begins. Very occasionally there is some mild discomfort the day afterwards but with over 30 years experience in Dental Implantology between Etienne and Wassim, you are in … Read more

To prevent long term tooth loss you should visit the hygienist at least twice a year. If you are already suffering from gum disease, more frequent visits maybe specified by our dental hygiene team. As you get older more visits to the hygienist are recommended if you wish to keep your teeth into your golden … Read more

Please refer to our price listing page

A crown is a cap that completely covers a real tooth and come in different materials including gold, palladium, nickel, chromium and porcelain which will affect the price you pay. They are commonly used to repair a broken or decaying tooth and have to be constructed in a dental laboratory to match your repaired tooth … Read more

A Dental Implant, although now a routine and safe and highly effective and proven treatment, requires skill and time to fit so that it lasts you up to a lifetime. How much a Dental Implant costs, varies according to time taken, whether your bone needs supplementing at the implant site and whether you require sedation. … Read more

Partial dentures need up to 4 visits at weekly intervals. Full will normally take about six visits. Sometimes dentures can be made in only a few days, please ask for a quotation. In the past few years there have been developments in the materials used to make dentures and partial dentures. Extra thin invisible / … Read more

In a matter of weeks we will be able to complete your smile makeover. This will include 2 to 3 appointments.

The process for getting a dental implant is quite straight forward. You will first need to book an appointment with the dental team who will assess your tooth loss, oral health, including the condition of your gums and your general health. A 3D imagining scan may be required to get a better picture of what … Read more

With the experience of placing hundreds of implants for well over 20 years, the vast majority of our Dental Implants last for a minimum of 15 years and indeed we confidently expect most will last throughout your lifetime.

After your treatment veneers will act like normal teeth that you should brush and floss regularly. We will give you some initial advice on how best to look after your smile and you should make sure that you visit your dentist for your routine check ups throughout the year. With this in mind veneers can … Read more

We use High-Tech Ultra-Sonic cleaning technology, and where required we rub some topical anesthetic gel onto any inflamed gum. If your teeth are sensitive to cold, we also recommend using a sensitive toothpaste for 2 weeks before your visit.

By making regular visits to your dental hygienist who is expert at coaching the specific skills you need to maximize your oral care. These usually include mastering Electric Toothbrushing, the use of ‘TePe’ Interdental brushes and Dental Floss.

If you have lost a tooth- a Dental Implant is the most conservative and durable way of replacing the loss. An implant normally lasts considerably longer than either a bridge or denture feels and functions almost exactly like a normal tooth. If you have a denture that covers your palate- placing implants and fitting a … Read more

No, we very much welcome anyone in trouble and pride ourselves in the gentle relief we provide…

Yes! We have our own Out of Hours Dental Clinic- Tuesdays until 7.30pm, Wednesday until 7.0pm and Saturday until 1.00pm. Outside these hours we refer you to ‘Dentaline’- our capable emergency partners…

Please contact the practice for finance packages.

Yes we welcome potential Dental Implant clients from both the Kings Hill, West Malling, Leybourne & surrounding area (Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Rochester, Gillingham etc.) and are delighted to provide free parking for dental implant patients that come from near and far! Just call us and we’ll be happy to arrange for the referral without charge.

No, the skill of good cosmetic dentistry is making sure that the teeth are the same colour after treatment. They blend in with your teeth and special attention is paid to the shade, colour and shape so the crown or crowns agree or improve your own teeth. An issue my arise if you are whitening … Read more