Frequently asked questions

It's often said that the best way to find a good plumber is to ask another plumber. The same can be said about dentists, after all the only ones who really understand how good a particular dentist is will be another dentist.

We welcome you to inquire with other dentists about our practice, as we believe we hold a strong reputation within the profession. Dentists nationwide frequently observe Dr. Sidelsky's work during his lectures on cosmetic, minimally invasive dentistry, and implants.

Additionally, consider looking at their qualifications. Do they possess an MS degree, how many years have they been practising, are they registered as a specialist with the General Dental Council?

It's not just a dentist's clinical abilities that make them a good dentist. It is essential for us to have professionals who demonstrate compassion and understanding towards our unique needs. The best way to find out is to ask an existing patient about their experiences, or read recent patient reviews on the website or Google.

Another good tip is to see how the practice deals with your enquiry. The receptionist who deals with you will by definition often reflect the attitude of the dentist and the other team members.

You also want your dentist to have the best equipment and to be involved with postgraduate training. Do they have a list of courses they attend? Even better are they a specialist or an opinion leader in the area you are seeking treatment?

Often patients compare the service they receive at the dentist with buying an item at a shop. It makes sense if you can buy say a certain model of mobile phone 30% cheaper at a different store or web site then we agree you would be a fool not to do so!

Dentists are however not the same. There isn’t one ‘model’ the same as another. As you can see from the answers to the above questions they vary in expertise, knowledge and skill. It's also important to consider that this applies to the labs they work with.

Another important point to consider is the materials that dentist's use for certain procedures. The material costs can vary considerably and will ultimatly affect the price of the treatment.

Well this question is the perfect one to follow the previous one! To answer it let us ask you a question?

• Is it a post crown?
• What sort of post?
• Is it cast gold post or screw or carbon or quartz fibre?
• Is it made from porcelain or is it bonded porcelain to gold?
• Is it a lava IE: zirconium based or is an Emax which is lithium disilicate?
• Perhaps an onlay would be better and should this be a Cerec or laboratory made?

We’re not trying to confuse you; rather, we want to explain the different varieties available, each with its own specific application depending on individual circumstances. We recommend booking a consultation, which costs between £47 and £147, so we can examine you and advise on the best option for you. During the appointment, we will go over all the fees, as well as the pros and cons of each option, to help you make the best decision for your health.

The ongoing debate surrounding silver fillings has caused confusion, to say the least. According to research conducted with strict controls, having a higher mercury content in your body due to silver fillings does not seem to have any significant impact on your health. Dental ethical governing bodies do not recommend removing these fillings for the purpose of treating other diseases, which can range from chronic illnesses to cancers.

However, the alternative medicine community often reports harmful effects and there, and numerous professional individuals claiming that removing amalgams has led to remission.

In summary, while we are unable to advise the removal of your amalgams, we are able to perform the procedure if you wish.

However, the key factor lies in ensuring that the replacement for your amalgam filling is of exceptional quality. This is where we believe we can be of assistance.

Wow! That’s a big question and it deserves a good answer. For larger holes, it is generally agreed by dentists that they should be addressed.

The problem creeps in for smaller holes where there is room for genuine clinical variation in approach. In our practice we belong to the modern school of minimal invasive dentistry.

In a nutshell that means we first ask ourselves when any patient is before us the following question... "Has this patient got an active tooth decay problem?"

If the answer is yes, we provide our patients with the opportunity to treat the disease. This is called a tooth decay management programme. If they are willing to control the disease using life style changes then we feel we have techniques to control and stop the small holes from getting bigger, we can harden them for you – it’s called remineralisation.

There are wonderful new materials like ICON which is called resin infiltration. As long as the cavity isn’t to big we can fill all the parts which have been eroded by the bacteria without any drilling.