FITZ PARK DENTAL PRACTICE FAQs
Below are a small selection of the most frequently asked questions at our practice. Please feel free to contact us if you require further clarification before your visit or a simply a reassuring chat.
WHAT IS TOOTH WHITENING?
Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface or damaging it. Usually the original shade of the tooth is whitened to a lighter colour, rather than being turned completely white.
WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails. Just like a tooth root, it is placed into the jawbone.
WHAT IS DENTAL OCCLUSION?
Dental occlusion is another name for the way your teeth meet when your jaws bite together.
WHAT IS TMJ?
The letters TMJ are short for of ‘temporo-mandibular joint’, which is the joint connecting your lower jaw and your skull. The movement in this joint lets you open and close your mouth and chew from side to side.
WHAT IS COSMETIC DENTISTRY?
WHY AM I AFRAID OF THE DENTIST?
Being ‘afraid of the dentist’ may mean different things to different people. It will probably help if you work out just what it is that worries you most. Maybe the sounds and smells bring back memories of bad experiences as a child, or the thought that having treatment will hurt. The good news is that more and more dentists now understand their patients’ fears, and with a combination of kindness and gentleness can do a great deal to make dental treatment an acceptable, normal part of life.
WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?
Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases, your tooth could darken in colour, which may mean that the nerve of the tooth has died (or is dying). This would need root canal treatment.
WHAT IS ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?
Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It can also help to look after the long-term health of the teeth, gums and jaw joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all the teeth.
WHY DO I NEED AN X-RAY?
Early tooth decay does not tend to show many physical signs. Sometimes the tooth looks healthy, but your dentist will be able to see from an x-ray (radiograph) whether you have any decay present under the enamel, any possible infections in the roots, or any bone loss around the tooth. X-rays can help the dentist to see in between your teeth or under the edge of your fillings. Finding and treating dental problems at an early stage can save both time and money. In children, x-rays can be used to show where the second teeth are and when they will come through. This also applies to adults when the wisdom teeth start to come through.

OUR TREATMENTS
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We offer the latest in modern dentistry to give you a healthy, happy smile. This site offers detail on all treatments offered.
APPOINTMENTS
01768 73020
Appointments are best placed during office hours by calling the practice number. Alternatively call in if you are passing, we are always happy to chat.
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At Fitz Park Dental Practice, we are dedicated to providing our patients with supior quality treatment at an affordable price.
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 has been a dental nurse for over twenty years and is qualified in Dental Radiography.Richard Brookshaw
Implant Surgeon - GDC 72150
Richard is a highly skilled dental implant surgeon and has placed over 5,000 implants.Jusztina Horvath
Receptionist
Janet Matthews
Hygienist - GDC 4171
Carol Maxwell
Hygienist - GDC 5202
Ellie Skillen
Dental Nurse - GDC 293446
Amber Thompson
Dental Nurse - GDC 287011
Lana Chambers
Receptionist
How many people can say that they like going to the dentist? I know this isn’t the norm but I actually look forward to my appointments. Our dentist has inspired me to want to take more care of my teeth and helped to banish all the age old fears associated with the reluctance to see the dentist and stepping into the dentist’s chair.
I take more care of my teeth than ever before as my dentist has helped me to understand how good oral hygiene can affect other areas of your health. Regular visits to our dentist ensure that we are doing the right things and looking after our teeth correctly which is good insurance for our overall health for the future.
Couldn't recommend Fitz Park Dental Practice highly enough.
I actually enjoy going to the dentist now. They make me feel at ease from the moment I arrive from the friendly response at reception to the highly professional relaxed manner of the dentists which all works towards helping me feel at ease and assured I am in good hands.