As a team of dental professionals we are regulated in the UK by the General Dental Council (GDC). We are required by the GDC to comply to certain rules on our web site.
In line with European guidance, for all dental professionals providing dental care mentioned on the site we must display certain information.
If you have an orthodontic emergency, please call the practice immediately on 01256 474187
Orthodontic emergencies are, sharp pokey wires, loose brackets or appliance elastic causing soft tissue trauma. In the event of any of these, please call the practice.
Broken retainers, while annoying, are not classed as an emergency but please do call us to arrange for new retainers to be made.
For the safety of our patients and staff, we ask that the patient or parent/legal guardian can make us aware of the following:
• If they are exhibiting respiratory illness symptoms Adult /*Child• If they or anyone in their household has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days or are currently awaiting a result for a COVID-19 test
• If they have been advised to self-isolate
• If they have travelled (within the last 10 days) from a country outside the UK that may pose a higher infection risk
• If the patient is considered vulnerable – you may wish to check against the definitions below