Experience a calming chairside manner at Forest Dental Loughton!
The anticipation of visiting the dentist can cause significant distress to a patient. Helping you to achieve a tranquil state is an area in which Forest Dental Loughton excels. Over many years our dentists have developed a patient focused chairside manner, based on patience and understanding. On arrival, you will be welcomed by our friendly and empathetic staff. Sometimes stress can be triggered by fear of the unknown; we will explain and discuss our diagnosis and the recommended treatment in depth with you. In some cases, anxiety can be caused by the sound of the dental drill; therefore, we have invested in drill handpieces with reduced noise and vibration. If noise generally is an irritation, you are free to bring your own headphones to listen to music or a podcast, or we can play music for you while you receive treatment. If this is insufficient to quell your anxiety, we can offer conscious or intravenous sedation. At Forest Dental Loughton, we will make every effort to help you to achieve a serene state to make your treatment as comfortable as possible.
Hugely important
Forest Dental Loughton is a dental practice that strives to provide you with a long term dental plan not just a reactive short fix. Preventive dentistry is vital if you want to retain your teeth for your lifetime. Oral hygiene is a team effort and we will educate and guide you so that you can play your part. Brushing regularly and using the correct technique and brush are all crucial to maintaining your teeth and gums. If you have children, don’t hesitate to bring them in with you when you have an appointment. Allowing them to get used to us and our dental surgery will be instrumental in reducing their chances of developing dental anxiety when they grow up. When we identify that they are ready, we will invite them to have an oral examination so that we can identify any problems then or that may manifest in their later years. Regular six monthly reviews and hygienist visits will support your home oral care efforts and together we will ensure that your mouth stays healthy and fresh. As part of our examination we will conduct a cancer screening, and if you are a smoker we will provide the necessary motivation to help you cease the habit.
We are here for you
A dental emergency can be a very traumatic event and, as a patient of Forest Dental, you can be confident in the knowledge that we have special emergency slots set aside. If the pulp of your tooth becomes infected and requires root canal therapy, our doctor Mehta is particularly proficient in this procedure. He works part time as a speciality dentist in restorative dentistry at Kingston Hospital, undertaking complex root canal treatments and surgical endodontics as well as acting as a mentor to dental students. Our team has a vast amount of experience in a variety of oral surgery procedures such as impacted wisdom teeth or tooth extraction to name a few.
Cosmetic dentistry
We are particularly proud of the broad, confident smiles that we have managed to put on our patients’ faces over the years, though mini or full smile makeovers. The latest technology has provided dentistry with a wide variety of treatments to be able to correct misaligned teeth using permanent braces or removable aligners. Veneers and crowns also allow us to help improve your smile and as a mercury free practice we use white fillings to produce a more natural result. Bridges both fixed and removable are available for a lost tooth or teeth and flexible dentures are used to replace a larger number of lost teeth.
For all your oral care
Forest Dental provides a positive dental experience for patients of all ages and pays particular attention to ensuring that you are as stress free and comfortable as possible. We utilise the latest technology to ensure that the treatment that you receive is the best available.