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
If you are looking for a smile makeover, the team at Oak Lodge are on hand to provide highly specialist treatments. Following an indepth consultation, drawing on the best dentistry and facial aesthetic treatments, your individual treatment plan will be developed to enhance your smile and give your confidence a boost.
Invisalign is a pioneering teeth straightening treatment that uses barely-there, clear aligners to achieve your new smile. The Invisalign System has helped over 5 million people around the world already – will you be next?
Dr Gurpreet Tiwana is our resident Invisalign expert: ‘Achieving a new smile in as little as 6 months is life-changing. The great thing about Invisalign is how discreet the treatment is - most people won’t even notice you’re undergoing the straightening treatment.’
The Invisalign System involves wearing the clear aligners for 22hrs a day throughout your treatment, only removing them to eat, drink and clean your teeth. Each tray makes tiny but significant changes to your teeth, slowly creating a new straight smile. The average treatment period is 7 – 12 months, followed by a period of maintenance with a retainer.
Throughout your Invisalign treatment, you will have appointments with Dr Tiwana every 6 weeks to check on your progress and to provide you with the next set of 3 trays.
Veneers are often the hidden factor behind a Hollywood smile! While we don't often recommend such a dramatic look for our patients, veneers can often provide an incredible result to smoothing, lightening or improving a smile.
Veneers are very similar to crowns and are made out of the same material. However, the difference is that veneers are a thin layer of porcelain layered onto the front of misshapen, discoloured or damaged teeth.
The advantages of veneers are:
Whether to boost your confidence, give you that Hollywood smile, or generally just improve the look of your front teeth, our dentists can work with you to help you achieve your dream smile using a variety of treatments, including veneers.
As we age, the sun, air pollution, stress and our diets all contribute to affecting the appearance of our skin. Modern medicine has now made it possible for us to safely, quickly and easily combat many of our common skin complaints.
At Oak Lodge, we offer a range of painless, safe and subtle treatments to smooth and reinvigorate your skin.
Anti-wrinkle injections: Botulinum toxin Type A has been used safely since the 1980’s to effectively soften and rejuvenate the appearance of the skin. Carefully planned and positioned tiny injections temporarily paralyse the muscles responsible for ageing lines and wrinkles in a virtually painless procedure. The effects last about 4 months.
Derma fillers: This treatment allows you to smooth out deeper lines and wrinkles dramatically rejuvenating the appearance of your skin. Derma fillers can be used on a variety of areas including cheek hollows, nose to mouth lines, around the mouth and lips, forehead, mouth to chin lines, lines between the eyebrows and acne scars. Results last between 6 months and 2 years, depending on the type of filler used.
Results of facial rejuvenation can be hugely effective. Both Dr Bolton and Mr Gurney are highly experienced and can provide a no obligation, in-depth consultation with you, to produce a treatment plan designed specifically to your needs.
'Very friendly and professional almost made having a filling a pleasure.'
John
'Everyone at Oak Lodge is very welcoming. Dr Tiwana was extremely kind and I felt very comfortable and relaxed during his examination.'
D Wells
'Extremely satisfied with professional advice...and all the up to date gadgets...'
Marianne
'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.