Huyton Dental Surgery

read moreHigh Street Smiles are pleased to be reopening on Monday the 8th of June 2020. The Practice has worked with NHS commissioners and Local Dental Committees to put procedures in place to ensure the safety of our colleagues and patients. Services are not quite back to normal and we may not be able to provide you with the same service you have always received from us. If you are in pain or in need of support and need help or advice, please contact us in the usual way. This may be because you have severe toothache or a dental infection, or you have noticed other changes inside your mouth such as a white or red patch, a lump or an ulcer that won't heal.

read moreIn order to continue to achieve the very best possible standards of dental care, High street smiles are committed to developing the services we offer and the staff at High Street Smiles would very much appreciate any compliments, comments or suggestions which can be made via our comments cards, book or patient satisfaction questionnaires found in reception, all of which will be continuously reviewed and improvements will be implemented wherever possible. At High Street Smiles we strive to manage our appointment system as efficiently as possible to avoid delays in appointment times and minimise loss of surgery time through cancellations and failed appointments.

read moreOur highly trained team of dental professionals are involved in post-graduate education, continually updating their knowledge of the latest developments in dentistry and oral health, and have all contributed in the completion of The British Dental Associations Good Practice Scheme, which we are proud to have been awarded for the 7th year running. To view the full profile of any member of the team, please click on their photograph.

read morePorcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells created from porcelain which are bonded to the front of your teeth to improve your smile. Veneers are a fantastic way to improve a smile which has become damaged or stained due to various circumstances. Veneers are used to treat chipped and damaged teeth, teeth that have become worn down, stained or discoloured. Teeth are prone to becoming discoloured due to red wine, tea, coffee, tobacco chewing or cigarette smoking. In certain instances teeth whitening is not enough to restore their natural colour so dental veneers are the treatment of choice.

read moreQ How can smoking affect my oral health? A Most people are now aware that smoking is bad for our health. It can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, many people don't realise the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss and in more severe cases mouth cancer. A One of the effects of smoking is staining on the teeth due to the nicotine and tar content. It can make the teeth yellow in a very short time, and heavy smokers often complain that their teeth are almost brown after years of smoking.

read moreBoth crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, which you can take out and clean daily, crowns and bridges are cemented onto existing teeth or implants, and can only be removed by a dentist. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure for function. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the colour of your natural teeth.

read moreHere at high street smiles we concentrate on oral hygiene therapy along with other procedures. Our Dentist will provide regular cleaning and polishing therapies and advice as required to ensure that you keep a healthy smile. Simple scale and polish-which involves using a ultrasonic scaler to remove hard deposits of calculus from the teeth, these are the deposits that have built up over a period of time and cannot be removed with your toothbrush. Air Abrasion-which is a handpiece that distributes powder particles to remove hard deposits and polish the tooth surfaces.

read moreWe provide a full range of NHS treatments & Private dental care. The NHS provides all the treatment necessary to secure and maintain your oral health however there are some treatments which are not available under the NHS, This is due to them being either of a cosmetic nature or a Specialist dental treatment, You may choose to have some of your treatments done privately as an alternative to NHS treatment, Please ask your dentist and they will be happy to discuss your options with you.