Brushing Your Teeth

Our Hygienist services at Highfield Dental will help and advise you on the prevention of gum disease.

Brushing twice a day, morning and evening with a fluoride toothpaste will help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Our hygienist will advise you on brushing technique and the most suitable toothbrush for you.

Generally, we recommend adults use a small size toothbrush with soft filaments, as these are more likely to reach all parts of the mouth.

Electric toothbrushes are an alternative, particularly, if you find the manual brushing technique we specify difficult. We generally recommend a rechargeable electric toothbrush with an oscillating rotary movement combined with a pressure indicator light or sensor. Again, we are happy to discuss the most suitable option for you.

The regular use of plaque disclosing tablets which stain plaque left on your teeth after brushing will help to ensure standards don’t slip.

Do NOT brush immediately after eating!! It is important to wait at least 2 hours after a meal before brushing your teeth.

Implant Dentistry

highfield dental offer dental implants covering Croydon, Bromley, Sevenoaks, Petts Wood, Kent.

With years of experience and training from world leaders in implant dentistry, we are in a position to provide you with comprehensive dental implant treatment options – from single tooth replacements to multiple teeth. We offer affordable options to stabilise loose dentures, bone regeneration and sinus lift procedures for sites in the jaw that are too narrow or too shallow to accept implants.

For a free consultation contact us on 01689 823786.

 

Emergency Dental Care Orpington

If you are a registered patient of highfield dental and find yourself in dental pain call us on 01689 823786 -we provide emergency appointments daily Monday to Friday.

Other services include

  • Dental Implants,
  • Hygienist,
  • Teeth Whitening,
  • White fillings,
  • Veneers,
  • Crowns and ceramic inlays,
  • Cosmetic dentistry,
  • Oral surgery,
  • Root canal treatment.

We provide NHS treatment for children.

The Expert Implant Dentists in Orpington

But not only Orpington. We also cover Bromley, Beckenham, Petts Wood and Chelsfield providing affordable Dental Implants and Dental care.
Not to be confused with Highfield Dental Centre/Clinic – Dartford.
We are Highfield Dental based in Orpington, close to Tesco located between Princess Royal University Hospital and Orpington Railway Station (10 mins walk from the station).
You can find us on a map in our “contact us” page of this site.
Car parking is available on Allington Road and the surrounding side streets or behind the practice on The Ridge. Use the footpath which conveniently connects The Ridge to Crofton Road and runs adjacent to Highfield Dental. (highlighted on location Map). Parking restrictions only apply between 11am-12pm on single yellow lines on the side streets.

Teeth whitening–Why see a Dental Professional?

Be very careful about teeth whitening home kits that are being sold, particularly on the internet. Many of these products are unregulated with questionable ingredients damaging teeth and gums and often don’t work.

We have had cases where patients have had chemical burns. We have also read reports in the dental press of many products containing acids and abrasives that will cause irreversible damage to your enamel.

Scientific evidence has shown that Hydrogen Peroxide above 0.1% concentration is required for teeth whitening to be effective. In the U.K. it is illegal for anyone other than a GDC registered dental professional to be supplied with and use this concentration. Yes!!! it is illegal for beauticians and kiosks to offer these products to you and you need to question where they are obtaining their supply from. — BE AWARE!!!

If you are considering teeth whitening please contact us for a consultation  on 01689 823 786 and have the treatment carried out safely using licensed, safe and effective products that WORK! Look after your smile.

Testimonial – M.E.M

“… I have found Dr Coskunsu a very conscientious dentist …… After a preliminary examination he explains the treatment he considers appropriate. Dr Coskunsu welcomes his patients and puts them at ease with his calm friendly manner… I warmly recommend Highfield Dental to anyone seeking dental treatment of the higher standard.”

Testimonial – L.K.

“…..We have been patients of Mr Patel for over ten years and have followed him from his Clapham practice to Orpington despite still living near Clapham ourselves. We have always found Mr Patel to be highly professional and extremely competent and excellent at putting his patients at ease. He is a fantastic dentist, both my husband and I have had root canal treatment and while not most fun experience it was a lot better than it sounds and not half as bad as I was expecting. This was primarily down to Mr Patel’s dentistry skills and friendly manner. Our three children are also now patients and enjoy the six monthly train journey to see Mr Patel……. I have not heard them once complain about the trip to the dentist! The reception team are also friendly, competent and happy to help; both on the phone and in person. The surgery is welcoming, clean and comfortable and I would highly recommend this practice, Mr Patel and his staff.”

Testimonial – Dr.C.J.

“Mr Patel is accurate and efficient but also incredibly gentle, considerate and kind. He tailors his approach to my psychological needs by asking whether I would like him to tell me what he is doing at each stage or just tell me when it is over. I find that incredibly accommodating and a true example of going the extra mile…

…Mr Patel establishes a calm, friendly rapport so quickly and THAT is the key ingredient that eases my anxiety, makes overall experience far more bearable and leaves me thanking him and genuinely meaning it! It is the relationship, trust and consistently excellent job that makes me a loyal customer…

…I am always very anxious in the dentists chair to the point of shaking when I hear the drill (even though I have never had a cause to worry) and Mr Patel always does upmost to put me at ease. He has a very calming presence and always makes me feel as though I am in control of what happens in the chair. He never makes me feel foolish for being anxious. He is welcoming and (probably most importantly when someone’s head is so close to yours for such a long time) he never has bad breath.”

Testimonial – C.H.

“This is a friendly dental practice set in a pleasant environment. Sal is professional, caring and very approachable. He will listen to your questions and concerns making you feel at ease by explaining your treatment in full. The quality of Sal’s work is excellent. I would recommend this practice to anyone- in fact I already have and now they are grateful to be one of Sal’s patients too.”