First visit
What happens at a dental check-up?
A dental assessment may include discussion of your concerns and health history, clinical examination and appropriate investigations where indicated. The findings help the clinician explain what, if anything, needs attention.
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Aftercare
General care after dental treatment
Follow the personalised instructions supplied by your treating clinician. Contact the clinic about severe, worsening or unexpected pain, swelling, bleeding, fever, medication reactions or healing concerns.
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Appearance
Questions to ask before teeth whitening
Ask about suitability, existing restorations, sensitivity, realistic expectations, maintenance and how your individual oral health affects the proposed whitening plan.
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Orthodontics
Braces or clear aligners?
The appropriate orthodontic approach depends on the required tooth movement, bite, clinical complexity, treatment goals and ability to follow the recommended treatment schedule.
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Orthodontics
Understanding clear aligner treatment
Aligners are removable but still require clinical planning, prescribed wear, monitoring and retention. Suitability is individual.
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Missing teeth
What should I ask about dental implants?
Useful questions include suitability, alternatives, treatment stages, expected review schedule, maintenance, possible additional procedures and individual fees.
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Emergency care
When is a dental problem urgent?
Severe pain, swelling, bleeding and trauma can require prompt attention. Breathing or swallowing difficulty and rapidly spreading swelling require emergency medical care.
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Patient education
Clinic educational publishing programme
The Knowledge Centre provides practical oral-health information designed to help patients understand common treatments, prevention, aftercare and when professional assessment may be appropriate.
Educational content is reviewed for clarity and clinical relevance.