Staying at Crabtree Road
Mrs Pancic & patients
Mrs Pancic is leaving our practice and while we will be sorry to see her go and that some of her patients may wish to follow her to Langley Green, those that wish to stay at Crabtree Road for whatever reason, you will be very welcome, and we will be delighted to look after you in the future.
If you do wish to stay then please inform Arlene on reception and let us know your preferred choice of dentist. We promise to be as discreet as possible.
Whitening and polishing
Over the last few years many patients have approached the practice enquiring about whiter teeth. Many options are available some of which require invasive procedures such as replacement of old metal fillings with direct or indirect white restorations, the provision of porcelain veneers to the front of existing teeth, the crowning of teeth or even the dramatics of tooth removal and denture provision.
Now there is an alternative. Tooth whitening. This may not be suitable for everybody but no drilling is required and the procedure is complelety painless, although in some instances teeth may become a little more sensitive for a while.
In this practice we usually advise patients to whiten their teeth by providing patients with custom made trays and whitening kits that they can take away and do at home coneniently and at their own pace. The results can be quite dramatic. We have recently reviewed the cost of this treatment and it has now been reduced to £200.00 for the inital trays and 10 tubes of gel. Extra tubes of gel can be purchased form the practice at any time.
All whitening systems appear to work best on yellow teeth and are less effective on teeth in the grey spectrum.
At your first visit we will discuss the possible options with you and take the existing shade of your teeth. We will also take some impressions of your teeth so that we can make special custon trays to hold the bleaching material around yout teeth.
At your second visit we will recheck the tooth shade, give you your custom trays and provide you with verbal and written instructions on how to carry out tooth whitening.
Yellow teeth generally bleach better than grey teeth but most teeth will usually improve to some extent.
After a few weeks we will bring you back to the surgery to see how you are getting on. If necessary we will provide you with more whitening gel. If you have a large number of fillings or restoration present in teeth that you wish whitened, these unfortunately will not be affected by the bleaching process. In many cases these restorations may need replacement to match them to the new colour of your teeth. As previously mentioned, occasionally some sensitivity may occur. To overcome this we will advise you at the time of your visit.
If you think that whitening may be the answer why not come along for a free consultation at your next examination appointment. Whitening of teeth costs from £200.00
Practice Leaflet
Visit our practice website at www.crabtreecare.co.uk
With over 33 million people in the UK now connected to the Internet, you will not be surprised to hear that your dental practice is online. You will find a wealth of information about the Crabtree Road Dental Practice on our website, including surgery opening hours and what to do should need to speak to your dentist in an emergency. You can also read about the services we offer, request an appointment time and access a wealth of general information and advice on dental healthcare matters. We welcome your feedback on this service and any ideas you have for how it might be improved. A feedback form is provided on the website. May we extend a warm welcome to our practice?
We take great pride in the quality of our dentistry and want to make your visit to us a pleasant experience. Our aim is to achieve good dental health for you and your family through preventative dentistry. By taking the time to provide you with regular dental advice from the dentists and hygienists we can help you understand how to take better care of your teeth yourself.
As a long and established practice, we offer both NHS and Private dentistry for all age groups including children
And can to some extent we are able to care for the disabled.
We always welcome your comments and feedback. This leaflet provides an overview of our services; but please discuss with us any specific questions you may have.
Registering with the Practice
As from 1st April 2006 NHS patients are no longer registered with dental practices. However, we will continue to care for all our NHS patients regularly; on a recall interval determined in relation to NICE guide-lines. If you wish to continue with the peace of mind of regular six monthly check ups you may be able to have extra private appointments in the interim. You can always register with us directly as a private patient. well also keep you informed about new products and services as they become available through our practice newsletter which is available on our website at www.crabtreecare.co.uk Mike Powell is an accredited Denplan dentist and a Denplan adviser.
Appointments and emergencies
You can make an appointment in person or by telephone and wherever possible well try to arrange one with the dentist of your choice. Our practice opening hours are published on this website. In the event of an emergency, please contact us as soon as you can, if possible during opening hours on 01293 526481. Our out of hours emergency provision can be found on the website or by telephoning the practice.
When rearranging or cancelling an appointment please contact the practice as soon as possible and at least 24 hours prior to the appointment.
Our opening hours are:
Monday through to Friday from 8:15am until 5:00pm closing for lunch between 12:30 and 1:30pm. In the future we may be able to offer evening and Saturday morning appointments.
Our range of services:
We offer the full range of treatments including cosmetic dentistry, whitening, bridges, crowns & veneers, preventative care and all types of denture work. For orthodontics and implants we can refer to local specialists.
We particularly welcome anxious and phobic patients and take a sympathetic approach.
NHS treatments and charges from the 1st January 2011:
£17.00 for a basic examination,diagnostic and preventative care.
£47.00 which also includes additional treatments such as fillings, root canal treatments or extractions.
£204.00 which includes more extensive procedures such as crowns, dentures or bridges.
£17.00 for an urgent appointment.
Private treatment fees are £38 for a six monthly check up, from £50 for fillings and from £300 for crowns. We would be pleased to provide a quote. Denplan is also available and we will be pleased to quote you for this popular product. Patients who are members of Hospital Plans can also have private treatment and claim reimbursement.
We offer a wide range of dental care products, on which we would be pleased to give you advice.
Special services for special patients:
With your first appointment with us, youll be encouraged to tell us if you have any special needs. If you have any worries about visiting the dentist please let us know. We are sympathetic when treating anxious and phobic patients. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know. We have access to two ground floor surgeries with adjacent parking to the building and purpose built ramp, to assist people who cannot manage stairs or are in a wheelchair.
Payments : You can pay by cash or by credit or debit card including switch, visa, mastercard, delta, etc. (your PIN will be required). Denplan monthly payment schemes available. You may qualify for free treatment under the NHS; please ask for more information. If you are a member of a hospital fund or a private dental scheme you may be able to claim reimbursement of any private dental fees. Please ask for more information.
Our Staff: Our dentists are Mike Powell BDS, David Armstrong BDS and Kellie Boles BDS will be joining us in March/April 2012. Our hygienists are Diane Paton, Dianne Weeding and Kim Hart. Our nurses are Karen Bradley, Hannah Edwards, Fran Terry and Wendy Feenan. Our reception is run by Arlene Tomkinson with the help of Wendy Feenan, Linda Adams and Wendy Crook.
Comments and complaints. We run an in-house complaints procedure so if you have any problems that you please let us know and we will try to deal with them as quickly as possible.
Out of hours. If you have a serious out of hours emergency then please contact the Crawley Emergency Rota run by a local group of dentists on 07754-501307 if you are a private or Denplan patient and 01293 518541 if you are an NHS patients. Mike Powell can also be contacted on 07815-822073 for advice.
www.crabtreecare.co.uk
Mpowell749@aol.com
Crabtreecare@hotmail.com
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