Our Dental Services
At Bridgeways we offer a full range of private dental services. See below for more details, but please do contact us if you have any queries.
Mercury-Free Fillings
Dentist Richard has pursued a special interest in the treatment and prevention of 'Mercury Toxicity'. In light of increasing concerns about the possible side effects of mercury contained in amalgam fillings, since 1999 our practice has operated an entirely 'mercury-free' filling policy, so all fillings are non-metallic. This is just part of our commitment to the concept of 'biocompatible dentistry', ensuring our work is in harmony with your body as a whole. These amalgam-free fillings also look much better too!
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Holistic Dentistry
Richard also has a particular interest in 'holistic dentistry' - how problems with the mouth and jaws can affect the wellbeing of a person as a whole. This is also related to 'Occlusion' - the way teeth bite together. If you have any particular needs for complimentary medicine in relation to your dental care, please contact us and Richard will be pleased to help.
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Do you suffer from jaw, neck or back pain? We offer treatment of the dental causes of jaw and facial pain, headaches, neck pain and backache. Much of this work can be done in conjunction with other practitioners of complimentary medicine to achieve the best possible results.
Cosmetic Dentistry
You do not have to go through life with a smile you are unhappy with. Any problem, no matter how small, that is important to you is important to us. We can provide feasible and appropriate solutions for your consideration.
Hygienist Services
The three major causes of tooth loss in the UK are gum disease, tooth decay and toothbrush abrasion. These are all preventable, providing you have the necessary support. This vital and essential aspect of our dental practice philosophy is provided by our hygienists Charlotte and Vicky.
Children's Dental Care
We welcome children into our dental practice, and our services for them include the use of 'Air Abrasion' - the latest method of removing decay which removes the need for any drilling. We also offer 'DIAGNOdent' - a light laser based piece of equipment, used to detect and monitor decay in its very earliest stages. This helps us to prevent it from progressing any further.
Overcrowded Teeth
Conventional dentistry would usually remove teeth to create the space needed to straighten those remaining, but there is another way that does not need your teeth to be removed. After all - we were given them for a reason! Richard uses his experience in 'Orthopaedic Orthodontics' to achieve the smile you want without the removal of teeth.
