Steven Howarth and the team at Crescent Dental Care have always been committed to providing quality, accessible dental care to patients within the local community. In fact the practice now has many patients who no longer live in the area but still choose to travel to the practice to see Steven for their dental appointments.
Treatment under the National Health Service may still be available for children up to 18 years depending on the current status of the waiting list. Please contact the practice to make further enquiries.
The practice provides a caring and relaxing approach which is particularly suitable for families with small children or for nervous patients. The most up to date techniques are used to ensure the treatment provided is comfortable. The team is also committed to the following for all patients registered at the practice:
- Provide and explain recommended treatment to you in lay man’s terms
- Provide and explain what alternative treatments may be available to you
- Explain the benefits and any risks
- Provide an estimate for the cost of treatment
Furthermore, the practice team prides itself on exceptionally high standards of cleanliness, ensuring standards for disinfection and sterilisation laid down by the British Dental Association are followed rigorously. This means you can relax, knowing that you are being cared for in a safe and clean environment.
The clinical team are committed to providing conservative dentistry to all. This means that the least invasive and radical dentistry is provided and that the primary aim of the dentists and hygienists is to inform and educate you so you can look after your oral health and to provide treatment to help you do that .
Please see the section on other products and services for information about the practice monthly payment plan.
We have several fully qualified dental hygienists working at the practice. Your dentist will refer you to a dental hygienist for scaling and polishing of your teeth and for treatment and advice relating the health and maintenance of your teeth and gums. Dental hygienists are experts in the treatment of conditions that can affect the health of the soft tissues in your mouth. They can help you to look after your teeth and gums by offering instruction on cleaning and flossing techniques you should carry out at home.
Some patients may be prone to pockets of space forming between the edge of the gum and the tooth. As food becomes trapped in the pocket or plaque forms, bacteria can multiply which can lead to infection. If this infection is left untreated the soft tissue can recede and shrink away from the tooth in the affected area. Over a period of time this can lead to the roots of the tooth becoming unstable making the tooth liable to becoming loose and falling out. In fact over 70% of all teeth lost are due to the effects of gum disease and not dental decay. Unfortunately the symptoms of gum disease are not always easily detected, although bleeding on brushing may be a warning sign. This is why it is important to attend regular examination appointments with your dentist. The dentist gently measures the depth of any pockets with a probe as this provides a good indication of any gum disease that may be present. Other warning signs are bleeding gums and the presence of dental plaque which harbours the bacteria that can lead to problems occurring.
In cases where gum disease has progressed you may be referred to our specialist periodontist who is an expert dentist in the treatment of disease that affects soft tissues.
Certain factors may add to the risk of gum disease progressing in patients. These include smoking, pregnancy and some medical conditions and medications. Please ask your dentist if you are at all concerned or would like more information.
