General FAQ's
You asked and we listened - Browse our frequently asked questions below.
To help you, we have collated some of the frequently asked questions and provided you with the answers below.
Although we understand that poor dental care can lead to poor dental health, our teeth act as the gateway to the body, so ensuring that you have stellar oral hygiene will ensure you avoid more serious health conditions.
We understand that if you have missing teeth, finding the right solution can be a challenge.
We understand that missing teeth can affect your self-confidence, and gaps in your smile may prevent you from sharing your smile.
If you are self-conscious because of multiple missing teeth, dentures may present an initial or temporary solution to give your confidence a boost and restore your smile. The first of three options in our missing teeth series.
Understanding which foods are more or less acidic will help to help balance out meals and snacks for your family and encourage them into the right choices for life.
As a parent, you will understandably want to ensure that your children have the best overall health possible and good oral hygiene is a key part of this as your children grow; however, it can also be one of the hardest to monitor and influence.
Missing teeth can be caused by a number of factors and probably more common than you may realise. The good news is, you don’t need to shy away or hide your smile
At your orthodontic assessment, the orthodontist will use a two-part grading system called the ‘Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need’, commonly referred to as ‘IOTN’ to determine whether orthodontic treatment is necessary and whether this can be completed on the NHS for those under 18.
Regular check-ups are an essential part of a good oral health routine and help to provide a preventative approach to dental issues; but at Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, this is more than just a check-up.
In all applicable practices, we have invested significantly in state-of-the-art air purifiers, providing a safer environment for you, your practice team and all our patients.
To help your clinician have the clearest view possible of your teeth and smile, you may be asked to share photos ahead of your appointment.
Our practitioners care about your oral hygiene routine, so to help you maintain a healthy mouth and smile, we have put together some handy video tips.
We have put together a list of the commons dental hygiene myths and why you shouldn't follow them.
As our practices begin to reopen. We have put together some answers to frequently asked questions regarding your appointments and PPE.
As our practices begin to reopen, we have put together seven simple ways to keep you safe whilst you are in our care.
New patient journey video
Take a look at our video to find out more about our new patient journey.
Child patient journey
We understand that visiting the dentist can often be quite a big event for a child. Now things are different, we wanted to help showcase what a child should expect when they next visit the practice.
Your patient journey
Every single decision we have made and step we have taken has been with a focus on the safety of you, our colleagues and clinicians.
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We are working hard to ensure that patients can return to our practices to receive the care they deserve as soon as it is safely possible.
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