Common Dental Questions

We’ve helped over 1000 people just like you…

Here are some of their most common questions

If you do not see your question below or anything is at all unclear, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 0191 261 9911.

We will numb your gums such that you will not feel any pain. We also use an innovative technique called a quicksleeper which provides very gentle, pain-free numbing. Even if you are having very extensive treatment, normal over the counter painkillers are enough to control any discomfort after treatment.

It’s of the upmost importance that you feel confident and comfortable in your new smile. We will work with you to achieve the unique result that you are looking for. We always allow you to see your smile before it is fitted. Additionally we can usually provide you with a smile preview which allows you the opportunity to preview your smile in your own mouth before any work is carried out.

We offer interest free credit for our treatments (subject to status) which allow you to spread out the cost into affordable monthly payments.

We will provide you with a written explanation of all your treatment options with costings before you commit to any treatment.

Keeping implants clean is certainly important, as is cleanliness with any teeth. We will show you the techniques needed to care for your new teeth, implants and smile.

We can offer sedation for your procedure. See below.

We offer sedation for procedures and are extremely experienced in providing this service. We do recommend this if you are anxious or due to have a long procedure

We understand your desire to want to speak to someone who has had the treatment that you’re considering. We have many happy customers who would be happy to speak to you and share their experience. If this is something you’re interested in, please get in touch.

Titanium is not a reactive metal therefore this is not a problem. As with any normal teeth it is important you keep implants clean for hygiene reasons.

We are able to provide you with fixed teeth on the same day for many patients. Whenever possible we will fit an implant at the same time as removing a tooth and fit a tooth to that implant.

We are aware that you may be travelling a long way and we are very experienced at getting as much as possible done in one visit.Alternatively if you’re concerned about spending too long in the chair then we will adapt to suit your needs, providing you with shorter easier visits.

If you have holidays or work commitments we will work to ensure that your treatment fits around those as well.

You can find a map of our location here.

We have convenient parking right next door to our clinic.

Veneers typically last 10 to 15 years.

Implants can last for decades if cared for correctly.

We can advise you of the future for your treatment after your examination.

Dr Rob Wain, Clinical Director of Dovetail Dental has been providing extensive restorative care involving crowns, bridges implants and veneers since the early 1990’s.

David Vivian, Dovetail’s Dental Surgeon has almost 30 years’ of experience, performing more than 4000 implants.

Together their experience stretches over many 1000’s of dental implants including hundreds of cases of fixed teeth in a day. This makes them one of the most experienced teams in the UK

An acrylic bridge costs from £9950 on 3 or 4 implants.

A titanium-reinforced bridge with acrylic teeth allon4 bridge costs from £13,950.

A titanium-reinforced bridge with zirconia and porcelain teeth costs from £16450.

A titanium-reinforced bridge with individual porcelain teeth costs from £17,950.

A single implant replacing one tooth starts from £2395

Two implants replacing three or four teeth start from £4950

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