CROWNS AND VENEERS AT FITZ PARK DENTAL PRACTICE
For various reasons such as discolouration or physical damage, you may wish to have a veneer fitted. A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain which is able to fit over the front of the tooth to change its colour, shape or position.
At Fitz Park Dental Practice, we will guide you in choosing the right colour to improve a single discoloured tooth or to lighten the front teeth.
A veneer makes a chipped tooth look whole again by covering the entirety of the tooth with a thicker section in place of the broken part. Veneers are suitable for teeth that:
- Have spaces between them
- Are chipped
- Suffer from staining
- Are poorly shaped or crooked
It will take two visits to Fitz Park Dental Practice to fit a veneer. During the first, we will prepare the tooth and ensure we have the correct shade, and during the second visit we will fit the veneer. To ensure your satisfaction, we will show you the veneer in place before it is bonded in place.
As well as veneers, Fitz Park Dental Practice also offers crowns (sometimes referred to as caps). Crowns are the ideal way of restoring teeth which have been broken or weakened by decay or by an especially large filling.
Crowns completely cover a tooth, strengthening it and restoring its previous shape and appearance. Crowns are also able to hold dental bridges in place, cover dental implants or cover teeth than have had a root canal procedure.
Crowns can be made of a variety of different materials and new materials are continually being introduced. Some of the most popular options are listed below.
- Porcelain bonded to precious metal: this is what many crowns are made from. A precious metal base is made and then porcelain is applied in layers over it.
- All-ceramic: this modern technique offers a metal-free alternative, which can give the strength of a bonded crown and the appearance of a porcelain crown. Therefore it is suitable for use in all areas of the mouth.
- Gold-alloy crowns: gold is one of the oldest filling materials. Today it is used with other metal alloys to increase its strength, which makes it very hardwearing. These crowns are silver or gold in colour.
After an initial consultation with Dr Simon Welch, it will normally take two visits to Fitz Park Dental Practice to fit the crown. Firstly, we prepare the tooth so it is the required shape for the crown. Once it is shaped, we will make a mould of the prepared tooth and the jaw, so we can record the way you bite together. The mould (impression) is then given to a dental technician who will take between one and two weeks to make the crown.
Crowns completely cover a tooth, strengthening it and restoring it its previous shape and appearance.
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Simon Welch
Principal Dentist - GDC 75410
Simon is the Principal dentist and owner of the Fitz Park Dental Practice.
Giles Harrison
Dentist - GDC 85695
Giles graduated as a dentist from Newcastle University in 2005.
Lindsey Welch
Practice Manager - GDC 121378
Lindsey first qualified as a dental nurse in 1998.
Richard Brookshaw
Implant Surgeon - GDC 72150
Richard is a highly skilled dental implant surgeon and has placed over 5,000 implants.
Karen Taylor
Lead Receptionist
Jusztina Horvath
Receptionist
Janet Matthews
Hygienist - GDC 4171
Stephanie Stables
Dental Therapist - GDC 280772
Ellie Skillen
Dental Nurse - GDC 293446
Leah Stephenson
Dental Nurse - GDC 321069
Chloe Dunn
Dental Nurse - GDC 319479
Sharon Ellis
Dental Nurse - GDC 111486
Sarah Batty
Trainee Dental Nurse
Tia Wilson
Trainee Dental Nurse
Fitz Park Dental Practice initial health check
Fitz Park Dental Practice advises its customers to attend check-ups at least two times a year in order to maintain good oral health. Taking good care of your teeth and gums means you can expect to keep your teeth for life. To do this, regular trips to the dentist are essential in order that early signs of decay, gum disease and bite problems and be identified quickly.
A range of dental problems can be hidden, and regular check-ups and consultations are essential in order to stop, limit or manage the impact of these problems.
During your first consultation at Fitz Park Dental Practice, your dentist will examine the soft and hard tissue in your mouth.
Professional/caring staff always providing a great service. Highly recommend this dentist.
For the sake of brevity the conscious dedication and constancy of professionalism at Fitz Park Dental Practice is unequivocally exemplary. From the front of house etiquette to the highly skilled dentistry the emphasis is focused on the single minded loyalty to the customer and patient care.
Excellent service and standards as usual with a reassuring team having been a patient of Simon's for a number of years.
I have been attending the Fitz Park Practice for several years now and have yet to have cause for complaint. I am presently going through the process of having an implant. At every stage Simon has carefully explained what's happening in relation to the whole process. All seems to be going well. The hygienist I see is excellent, particularly as she gives me plenty of advice to help me care for my teeth. My one regret is that this didn't happen 40 years ago! In terms of recommendation the fact that my wife has recently transferred to the practice show how confident we are in the care provided.
Since moving to Keswick 14 years ago, my wife and I have had excellent dental advice, care and treatment. Simon has a very good team from, receptionist through to examination, hygienist and treatment and we always feel that they have an interest in what is in the best for the patient. Highly recommended.
Treatment this morning with Simon; as professional and caring as ever. The whole team are impressive in their efficiency and good humour - I cannot recommend them highly enough.