GEN ERAL DEN TI STRY REVI VE YO UR ORAL HEALTH
REVIVE your oral health Routine care of your teeth is essential with our general dentistry treatments, helping to protect, restore and revive your dental health. Your teeth play an important part of your general health and wellbeing. They help us chew and digest food, talk and give our faces shape. Good oral health has so many benefits. By brushing twice daily and having a low-sugar diet, you can help reduce the risk of decay and gum disease.
Regular visits to Ascent Dental Care allows us to see if you have any dental problems and helps to keep your mouth healthy. If ever you do have any problems, leaving them untreated could make them more difficult to treat in the future. It is best to deal with problems early, or better still prevent them. That is why it is important to keep your appointments. We believe that everyone should have access to a beautiful, healthy smile - this is why we offer an expansive range of general dental treatments across all of our clinics.
Our general dentistry treatments
white fillings
periodontics
emergencies
examinations
teeth extractions
root canal
KEEPING YOU dentally fit 1. Keep your regular appointments.
4. Start them young.
It’s important that you visit your dental practice every six months. Routine examinations are essential to help protect and restore your dental health. Regular appointments mean that you’re not only contributing to long-term self-confidence but you’re also taking an active role in preventing problems. We will be able to catch tooth decay in its track, long before it does long-term or permanent damage that requires costly restorations or impacts your overall oral health.
We believe preventive dental care starts from an early age. As a family-friendly group of dental practices, we love helping children start their journey to good oral health. From babies and toddler coming for their first examinations to helping with hygiene for older children – we’re here to support your child in retaining a smile they can feel confident about. Younger patients may feel a little apprehensive about having their teeth examined, however our experienced team strive to have an empathic approach to talking, educating and treating your children.
2. Have healthy mouth checks with our hygienists. Did you know that good oral hygiene can make your whole body healthier too? Our dental hygienists are qualified to give your teeth a professional deep clean, removing plaque from areas the toothbrush often misses and help prevent or detect gum disease. If you’ve had dental work such as implants or orthodontics, or simply to keep your smile in tip-top condition and super healthy, make sure you visit the hygienist at least twice a year. They can give you lots of good advice on maintaining good oral health.
3. Don’t ignore bleeding gums. It’s important to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If your gums are red, tender, swollen and bleed you may have gingivitis (gum disease). If left untreated this could lead to advanced periodontitis and the loss of one or more teeth. Thoroughly cleaning the teeth and near the gum line, our priority is to help prevent or stop the progression of gum disease through early detection and excellent oral hygiene care. If you are diagnosed with gum disease, we will refer you to our team of periodontists and devise a treatment plan based on your specific needs.
5. Brush-up in-practice or online. We’re here to help you maintain your oral health from top tips to brushing and cleaning between your teeth, to the latest treatments and practice news. So when you are unable to come into the practice, you can still maintain your oral health online. We offer advice on our website and on our blogs and social media which means you’re always connected in between visits. Plus, you can always book an online consultation to discuss your dental concerns.
ooth extraction
Gentle removal of problem teeth.
Reasons for an extraction.
Tooth extraction is something we would all like to avoid, which is why we always try to save the tooth and address the issue with restorative treatment wherever possible. However, when a tooth has become so damaged or decayed that it would be healthier for the mouth and remaining teeth to be removed, then an extraction may be the best option.
There are several reasons why a patient may require extraction, common reasons include:
We aim to make the experience as quick and painless as possible for patients, including offering IV sedation. We can also discuss options to enable you to leave surgery with a replacement tooth following the extraction.
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Impacted wisdom teeth
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To make room for an orthodontic appliance/ dental prosthesis
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Milk teeth not falling out at a common age
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Infection or decay in one or more teeth
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Advanced gum disease
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Damaged teeth after trauma
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Abscess
Options to fill the gap. If the extracted tooth is vital to function or appearance, we offer a number of restorative options.
Dental bridge
Dentures
Dental implants
A prosthetic fitting that spans the gap between the missing tooth and the two healthy adjacent teeth, secured at each end by a crown.
Comfortable and life-like full, partial and implant - supported denture solutions that will fit snugly over your gums to restore your smile.
A strong, long-term replacement for missing teeth. Made from titanium or ceramic and surgically inserted into the jaw to restore form and function.
Ask us about our Extractions Brochure
Same-day dentistry Our immediate solutions are designed to be fitted after your teeth have been extracted, so you’re not left without any teeth for a period of time.
DENTAL emergencies Here to help. When experiencing any type of pain or discomfort in your teeth and gums, we understand how important it is to see a dentist as quickly as possible. If you experiencing dental pain, it can have a detrimental effect on all areas of your life. A small, niggling toothache can escalate and can cause headaches and sleepless nights.
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Broken/cracked teeth
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Toothache
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Mouth swelling
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Broken crowns
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Jaw/tooth/gum pain
At Ascent Dental Care, we understand how sensitive emergency dental situations can be. Our friendly and highly skilled team are here to support you in alleviating any pain or anxiety and putting you at ease with our sameday emergency dental appointments. Depending on the type and severity of the dental emergency, it’s our priority to ensure you are pain-free and healed, so that you can avoid any additional future dental problems. Dental emergencies are different from medical ones, so it is important to speak to our team so they can advise you on how it can be treated.
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Fallen out fillings
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Wisdom teeth pain/infected wisdom teeth
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Broken braces or dentures
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Avulsed teeth
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Broken veneers
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Dental abscesses
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Trapped objects
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Jaw injuries
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Partially dislodged teeth
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Sensitive teeth
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Dental sports injury
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Soft tissue trauma
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Dental decay
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Emergency dentures
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Gum infections
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Impacted canine/wisdom teeth
We can provide dental care for any of the following emergencies:
If you are experiencing any pain, discomfort, or dental trauma, please call us as soon as possible so that we can book you an emergency dental appointment.
repair, prote White fillings. repair teeth aesthetically.
Gentle root canal therapy. prevent tooth loss.
WHAT are they?
WHAT is it?
You can have your teeth repaired aesthetically with composite resin or ‘white fillings’. Forget the days of silver amalgam (metal-based) fillings. We offer a fast, gentle and aesthetic solution to filling cavities, restoring your tooth back to its full strength and appearance whilst preventing any further damage and decay. They can also be used to close gaps and improve the shape of any uneven, rough or crooked teeth.
Root canal treatment (also referred to as endodontics) is required when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (called the pulp) is infected with decay or injury. If the pulp is infected, the infection may spread through into the root canal system which may eventually lead to an abscess. An abscess is an inflamed area where pus collects and can cause swelling of the tissues around the tooth. It is this that can cause you pain and if root canal isn’t carried out, the infection may spread and the tooth may need to be removed.
WHY would I need them? Many people are more conscious about the way they look nowadays, so they don’t want silver fillings that show when they talk, laugh, or smile. These ‘tooth-coloured’ white fillings look a lot more natural and are less noticeable. And it’s not just for new treatments - ask us about switching your amalgam fillings to our discreet, natural-looking fillings, so that you can smile with confidence.
HOW can it be treated? Now considered as routine as a filling, our team at the practice are highly skilled in performing root canal treatment and make every effort to ‘save’ the tooth that has been damaged or infected. The treatment is designed to eliminate the pain, clear the infection and seal the inside of your tooth to prevent re-infection. Usually, a local anaesthetic is used so it shouldn’t feel painful.
ect, relax... Periodontal (gum) disease. healthy gums equal healthy teeth.
Nervous patients. conquer your dental anxiety.
WHAT is it?
WHAT can be done to alleviate my fears?
Periodontal or gum disease is a very common condition and is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It is normally caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque (a sticky film of bacteria) to build up on the teeth and harden. Your gums may bleed whilst brushing and you may have bad breath. This early stage of periodontal disease is referred to as gingivitis, and if untreated may worsen. Therefore, it’s important to get treated early.
HOW can it be treated? During your dental appointment, your dentist or hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line. Although dental cleaning is not a treatment for gum disease, it can be a preventive measure to stop the condition from progressing. You can also have scaling and root planning, which is a deep-cleaning, non-surgical procedure and if the condition is more serious, you may have to have periodontal or gum surgery with one of our periodontists.
We understand that a trip to the dentist may make you feel a little anxious. We are sympathetic about these feelings and thanks to advances in technology, treatments are much less invasive and the pain relief we offer is more accurate and efficient than ever before. Our relaxation and sedation options can help nervous patients feel calm, relaxed and comfortable getting the dental treatments needed to smile again.
HOW can you make treatment comfortable? We offer intravenous (IV) ‘conscious’ sedation, a procedure that combines sedative, to make you relaxed and drowsy, with analgesic (painkiller) and anaesthetic (numbing), and unaware what is going on. We will carefully and gently administer the IV sedation and monitor your breathing and pulse throughout the treatment to ensure that you are always safe and comfortable. You will need a chaperone to take you home safely.
affordable dentistry
We understand that creating your smile is an investment in your long-term dental health. We offer a range of consultation and treatment options to suit your dental needs and can help spread the cost of treatment with our finance and payment plans to suit your timeframe and budget.
0% finance spread the cost of your treatment
membership plans budget for routine dental care
With our 0% finance plan you can spread the cost of your treatment – interest-free – over 6 or 12 months. You only pay for the treatment you receive and not a penny more – taking the stress and hassle out of costly dental treatments.
The ability to budget for your routine dental care means long-term peace of mind and the increased likelihood of a healthier smile for life.
If you’re interested in applying for 0% finance, please discuss it with us at your next appointment. The application process is simple and quick and can be done online in the comfort of your home or in practice with the help of one of our team.
Ask us about 0% finance today!
Discover our range of membership plans today!
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More cost-effective than pay-as-you-go
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10% discount off non-specialist dental treatments
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Worldwide dental A&E cover
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Regular visits reduce your risk of requiring invasive treatment
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ailored payment plans reduce the risk of T unexpected dental bills
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Easy monthly direct debit payments.
LOUGHBOROUGH
MALVERN
66 Park Road
143 Barnards Green Road
1 Arden Building
57 Albert Rd
Loughborough, LE11 2HH
Malvern, WR14 3LT
Dorridge, B93 9HH
Tamworth, B79 7JN
0330 9 125 135
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