Are you one of the 25% of UK adults who only go to their dentist when they have a problem? This is a bit like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. You need to have regular check-ups to maintain good oral health. Check-ups are also a way to make sure there is nothing else we can help you with.
As a modern dentist in Stevenage, Smilecraft offers a wide array of treatments. We not only fix problems, we prevent them and we can make your smile brighter too.
Prevention is better than cure
The focus of modern dentistry is on prevention. So, we are always keen to find new ways to help you keep your teeth for life. Our dental hygienists, Janet Spence and Nancy Carlton, remove plaque and tartar build up and can show you how to brush more effectively.
If you are a smoker, you are doing your mouth no favours at all. Your dentist in Stevenage can offer stop smoking support. We also do mouth cancer screening. Our hand-held scanning device helps us do a thorough check for lumps or lesions.
If you are having a baby, you will probably find your gums feeling more tender and swollen. Welcome to pregnancy gingivitis, caused by higher progesterone levels. You may need more hygienist appointments to keep gum disease at bay.
If you are sporty, you may need a custom-made mouth guard from your Stevenage dentist. It’s cheaper than new teeth, that’s for sure.
Replacing teeth
If you do get a tooth knocked out, dental implants replace the root, and the crown is replaced with a custom-made durable porcelain replica. This can last for the rest of your life.
Dentures are removable false teeth. You can have either a full, or partial set. A bridge is false teeth that are fixed to neighbouring healthy teeth for support.
Cosmetic dentistry
This is an increasingly popular branch of dentistry that makes damaged, wonky or discoloured teeth look great again. We can brighten you up with teeth whitening, white fillings, braces and veneers. With a happier, healthier smile, your self-esteem will get a boost too.