When the pandemic hit it caused major disruption to dentistry and more and more patients were left not able to get the care they needed and deserve. We at Smilecraft dental weren’t happy with this and wanted to be one step ahead so that we are ready to always offer our patients best care possible in any given national circumstance. With dental e-consultation we are now opening up new doors to quicker, more convenient dentistry.
What is a dental e-consultation in Stevenage?
A dental e-consultation in Stevenage is very much similar to what you would have experienced before the pandemic, with one ,major difference – it’s all done online. We’ve partnered with Smilemate, an online dental consulting app which helps us get a better idea of exactly what’s going on so we can book you in for the appropriate dental treatment that little bit quicker. Through the use of photographs you take and send to us we are able to fast track the process of getting you back to full dental health. Issues we can look to fix are: broken tooth or filling, trauma, swelling, orthodontic enquiries, and cosmetic enquiries
FOR NEW PATIENTS
What’s amazing about SmileMate is that for new patients it can put us even further ahead of the game. If you are able to use the app and send us photos prior to your first appointment we could even be able to cost out any cosmetic work you are thinking of having done and fully prepare the treatment plan ahead of the appointment.
After you have sent all the information to us, you will be contacted via telephone or video call for further consultation before any further actions are taken. We at Smilecraft are dedicated to offering our patients the most cost effective, accessible treatment plans out there and think e-consultations will be a key component in all dentistry in the coming years.
FACE TO FACE APPOINTMENTS
We would also like to let all patients know that we are still very much accepting face to face appointments and understand that online appointments aren’t accessible to all. We don’t want anyone to feel that they can’t contact the practice for an in house check up or be worried about taking up time. We are here to support and care for all patients no matter there given circumstance.
Check ups
As we move out of the pandemic and into a brighter future we encourage all patients to make sure they’ve had a full dental check up in the last six months. X-rays can often uncover issues we aren’t able to see on the surface so we can’t stress enough how important it is to come and see.
Equally hygienist appointments are excellent to give you a big clean and revitalise your gums, again these are only treatments we can do in practice, so don’t be worried about coming back to see us – we have all the safety precautions in place.
If you would like more info on e-consultations feel free to contact our reception team.