FAQ

For most people, once or twice a year is enough. Together, we’ll decide what’s right for your teeth.

Let us know when you book your appointment. We’ll set aside extra time, explain each step beforehand and agree on a stop signal with you. You stay in control.

As soon as their first teeth appear, your child is very welcome. Feel free to bring them along to a parent’s appointment first, so they can get used to us.

• After a local anaesthetic: don’t eat or drink anything hot until the numbness has worn off, usually after 2 to 3 hours. This stops you from accidentally biting your cheek, lip or tongue, or burning yourself. Take extra care with children.
• After a filling: a white filling sets hard straight away, so you can eat again as soon as the anaesthetic has worn off. The tooth may be sensitive to hot and cold for a few days; this is normal. If your bite still feels too high after a day, give us a call and we’ll adjust it.
• After an extraction: bite firmly on the gauze for 10 to 20 minutes. For the first 24 hours, don’t rinse, smoke, drink alcohol or exercise. Eat soft, lukewarm food and chew on the other side. Brush as normal, but gently around the wound. Still bleeding? Bite on a clean, rolled-up piece of gauze or a cotton handkerchief for 20 minutes.
• Pain: a painkiller such as paracetamol usually works well. Always follow the instructions on the leaflet.

Call us if bleeding doesn’t stop, if the pain gets worse rather than better after a few days, or if you have a swollen cheek or a fever. Outside opening hours, please contact the emergency dental clinic.

Yes. For larger treatments, you’ll always receive an estimate first, so you can check what your insurer will cover.