Please click on the link below for information on the importance of oral hygiene and maintaining healthy gums. This link provides information on how gum health can reduce Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes risk. INFOGRAPHY-Perio_Cardio_01
OPEN AS USUAL! – UPDATE ON EMERGENCIES & APPOINTMENT BOOKINGS
If you have a dental emergency please call 01689 823 786 before 10am Monday through Friday or NHS 111 on the weekend We are open for normal routine appointments Please telephone 01689 823 786 OR email us on info@highfielddental.org Please do not attend the practice to make an appointment booking For general enquiries please email …
Tooth Whitening
Everyone wants to have a celebrity smile and whitening your teeth is a great way to achieve this. Tooth whitening should always be carried out by a trained dental professional, here at Highfield Dental all our dentists are happy to advise you and carry out tooth whitening to help you achieve that sparkling smile safely …
Operational Update
Dear Patient, We trust you and your family are all well and thank you for your patience and understanding through this difficult time. We are excited and pleased that we can now see our patients once again. Our highest PRIORITY is the safety of our patients and our staff, and to ensure this, there …
COVID-19
Dear Patients, In the current climate I feel that it is only right to reassure our patients what procedures we already have in place and what further measures we have put in place to protect you and our staff from the virus. We have increased the cleaning of our high traffic areas such as door …
What do our Patients think?
Please click below to see ….. 2018PtQuestResults
Be Nice To Your Dentist!
Be nice to your dentist Especially this one No need to build up the nerves ‘Cause be makes going to the dentist fun! He is a nice chap! There is no reason to be worried! So don’t get yourself all flustered Or bother to get all horrid and flurried! He is friendly, He …
Testimonial – P.M.W
”I was recommended to Mr Patel at Highfield Dental by a friend who had been very satisfied with the implant done for her there. I went for a consultation with Mr Patel and was immediately impressed not only with his expertise but also his patient and considerate way of going over the whole procedure and …
Advice on tooth extraction
After tooth extraction you are advised to rest and not exercise for atleast 48 hours. Avoid eating and drinking until anaesthetic wears off (avoid chewing in the area). Avoid alcohol and do not smoke. Keep your head higher for the 1st night with an extra pillow. Do not wash your mouth for 24hours as this …
Hygienist at highfield dental, Orpington
During a dental examination we examine your gums and the bone that supports the teeth. We will screen for gum disease and assess your risk to gum disease. We often recommend seeing a hygienist if you have gum disease. Accumulation of plaque and tartar, particularly below the gum can lead to the loss of the …