Dear Patient,

We trust you and your family are all well and thank you for your patience and understanding through this difficult time.

 

We are excited and pleased that we can now see our patients once again.

Our highest PRIORITY is the safety of our patients and our staff, and to ensure this, there have been some operational changes that we are implementing.

We appreciate your patience as we may need to…..

• Cancel appointments at short notice (if there are issues with unpredictable circumstances e.g. PPE supply, staffing, government advice etc.)

 

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• Delay certain treatment procedures

 

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• Rebook appointments if you or the dentist is running late.

 

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• Operate on a reduced scale to comply with rules on maintaining social distancing within the surgery.

 

 

• Operate a rota system with the dentists as a result you may not always see your regular dentist.

 

 

Thank you for your cooperation

Dear Patients,

In the current climate I feel that it is only right to reassure our patients what procedures we already have in place and what further measures we have put in place to protect you and our staff from the virus.

We have increased the cleaning of our high traffic areas such as door handles, floors, light switches etc.

We have hand soap and anti bacterial hand gel available in our treatment rooms and bathroom and we encourage everyone to use these before and after your treatment.

As was the case before this outbreak, our dentists and staff follow the infection control protocols which are of the highest standards.

We are also discouraging hand shaking between each other.

I know some may be concerned about visiting our practice but I am following the guidelines provided by the Public Health Department at the moment and we are remaining open and are taking the relevant precautions.

If you are feeling unwell with a cough and/or temperature then we are very happy to move your appointment to a later date or until you are over the virus. This does still need to be done 24hour before your appointment so that it can give us a chance to fill the appointment with someone who is on the waiting list or in need of an appointment.

We wish all of you the best during these tough times and we shall be here providing quality dental treatment to you, our valued patients.

Yours faithfully,

Salil Patel

Principal Dentist

 

Please click below to see what our patients think of the services we provide …..

2018PtQuestResults

Be nice to your dentist

Especially this one

No need to build up the nerves

‘Cause be makes going to the dentist fun!

 

He is a nice chap!

There is no reason to be worried!

So don’t get yourself all flustered

Or bother to get all horrid and flurried!

 

He is friendly,

He does not annoy:

he always tells the truth

That always results in joy!

 

Don’t be rude,

Your dentist is your friend,

And if he says you need braces,

(remember teens, it’s not the end!)

(Written by an 11 years old patient for Dr R Coskunsu)

 

After tooth extraction you are advised to rest and not exercise for atleast 48 hours.

Avoid eating and drinking until anaesthetic wears off (avoid chewing in the area).

Avoid alcohol and do not smoke.

Keep your head higher for the 1^st night with an extra pillow.

Do not wash your mouth for 24hours as this can breakdown the blood clot.

You can brush your teeth as normal but take extra care around the extraction site.

If you notice the site bleeding do not rinse.

Apply pressure to the socket by biting down on a knotted handkerchief placed over the socket for 15 minutes.

Rinse with warm salt water after 24 hours, twice a day for 1 week

You can take your normal painkiller that you would take for a headache but do not take Aspirin as this may cause further bleeding.

Asthmatics – should avoid ibuprofen based pain relief

During a dental examination we examine your gums and the bone that supports the teeth. We will screen for gum disease and assess your risk to gum disease. We often recommend seeing a hygienist if you have gum disease.

Accumulation of plaque and tartar, particularly below the gum can lead to the loss of the bone around your teeth. If left untreated teeth will loosen, start moving, tilting and twisting and the gums will recede.

Our hygienist is specially trained to provide a deep clean of your teeth, to remove plaque and tartar particularly below the gum line, and provide cleaning advise tailored to you, so that you can maintain good oral hygiene.

Seeing the hygienist regularly and maintaining good oral hygiene will help prevent gum disease.

At highfield dental we focus on prevention of dental disease. We run a hygienist service and recommend seeing the hygienist regularly. Particularly if, you have or notice your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth.

Find it difficult to maintain good oral hygiene?
You are prone to heavy staining of your teeth?
You have halitosis (bad breath)?

If any of the above applies to you, you can request to see the hygienist directly by calling us on 016890823786 (It is not necessary to see your dentist first). You may just want a deep clean before a special occasion.

Toothpastes

We recommend brushing with a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste twice a day.

You should use a toothpaste with a fluoride level of 1000ppm (parts per million) up to the age of 3, and after the age of 3 the fluoride should be 1350-1500ppm.

Fluoride helps to strengthen and protect against tooth decay.

Mouth washes

Are useful for freshening the breath. We may recommend fluoride mouthwashes or antibacterial mouth washes for individual cases, we would advise you at your dental examination appointment with us.

Use a straw when drinking acidic/fizzy drinks.
Avoid snacking between meals.
Try and consume any tempting sugary/sweet items with your main meals.
Check your brushing technique regularly by chewing a disclosing tablet. This will stain up the areas
you’re not brushing properly.
If you have been advised to use a fluoride mouthwash, try and rinse with it at a different time to
when you brush your teeth.

Our Hygienist services at Highfield Dental will help and advise you on the prevention of gum disease.

Brushing twice a day, morning and evening with a fluoride toothpaste will help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Our hygienist will advise you on brushing technique and the most suitable toothbrush for you.

Generally, we recommend adults use a small size toothbrush with soft filaments, as these are more likely to reach all parts of the mouth.

Electric toothbrushes are an alternative, particularly, if you find the manual brushing technique we specify difficult. We generally recommend a rechargeable electric toothbrush with an oscillating rotary movement combined with a pressure indicator light or sensor. Again, we are happy to discuss the most suitable option for you.

The regular use of plaque disclosing tablets which stain plaque left on your teeth after brushing will help to ensure standards don’t slip.

Do NOT brush immediately after eating!! It is important to wait at least 2 hours after a meal before brushing your teeth.