On Thursday 28 May, the Government announced that dental practices could open for face to face appointments from Monday 8 June, provided the appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), procedures and training are in place.
PREPARING FOR REOPENING
We have been working hard behind the scenes to plan for the reopening of the practice, refining robust procedures to ensure our team and our patients are as protected as possible. We appreciate some of you are anxious to be seen as soon as possible, however we kindly ask you to bear with us and understand that we cannot open until we are fully prepared.
PRIORITISING PATIENTS IN PAIN
You will appreciate there are significant changes in the numbers of patients who can be seen and types of appointments that can be undertaken, particularly in these early days. Therefore we will need to prioritise patients who have a dental emergency and are in pain and have already been triaged by Dr Bolton. We have a significant number of patients in need whom we will see as soon as we are able.
NEXT STEPS
For further details and the next steps of our reopening plan, please click here.
If you are in pain or require emergency dental care, please call 01428 723179. For any non-urgent enquiries, please email smile@oaklodgedental.co.uk
Thank you for your ongoing understanding and support.
With kind regards,
Philip, Christine and the team
Knowing how to look after your teeth and gums is essential in retaining good oral health between visits to the dentist and maintaining any previous work you may have had done.
Our Dental Therapists and Hygienists provide advice and techniques tailored to your specific needs.
During a 30 minute hygiene therapy appointment your hygienist will remove plaque and calculus (the substances that cause gum disease), stains (from tea, coffee, red wine, smoking) and offer bespoke advice on oral hygiene.
We recommend our patients start to see the hygienist from as young as 3 years old, to introduce good oral hygiene habits and teach children from a young age how to accurately clean their teeth and mouths.
We encourage our patients to attend regular hygiene appointments as they are important for keeping your smile fresh and healthy. Regular hygiene appointments are also crucial to maintaining dental implants and ensuring the longevity of any dental treatment you may have previously had, such as crowns or bridgework.
'Very friendly and professional almost made having a filling a pleasure.'
John
'Extremely satisfied with professional advice...and all the up to date gadgets...'
Marianne
'Everyone at Oak Lodge is very welcoming. Dr Tiwana was extremely kind and I felt very comfortable and relaxed during his examination.'
D Wells
'I am so impressed with the work and and care that I received - I left with a beautiful new tooth, and have booked two more appointments.'
Mrs B
Need to book an appointment? You can easily do this online today, or if you would rather speak to a member of our team please call 01428 723179.