Lighthouse Dental Practice

read moreTo book an appointment with our dentists and dental hygienist please call us on 01473 257 379 or request a call back using our contact form. There has been a Dental Practice at 34 High Street in Ipswich for over 70 years. It has been run by several dentists over the years, with the previous owner establishing a centre for nervous patients. A few sessions per week used to be dedicated to dental services under sedation or general anaesthetic. In 2007, Dr. Tocca joined the local dental community as one of the dentists in Ipswich.

read moreGum disease is a disease caused by oral bacteria. It has different degrees of seriousness and if left untreated it may destroy the bone and the gums surrounding the teeth causing them to become loose and increasing the risk of losing them. It is important to visit your dentist here at Lighthouse Dental in Ipswich regularly and to follow oral hygiene advice carefully, since gum disease if often not noticed by the patients until it becomes painful at which stage it may be too late to treat it successfully.

read moreOur Lighthouse Dental Finance plans provides a simple and affordable way to pay for all types of dental treatment a range of 0% and low interest funding options enabling you to arrange the SMILE you want now at a cost to suit your pocket.

read moreLighthouse Dental Practice welcomes new and existing patients who would like direct access to a dental hygienist. You can make an appointment directly with our hygienists without having to first see a dentist for a check up. Dental hygienists are specially trained to work as part of the dental team, to give care to patients. Regular visits to our dental hygienist here in Ipswich will ensure that hidden and difficult to reach plaque and tartar is removed from your teeth, killing mouth bacteria, and, in some cases, removing surface stains to leave you with a fresher, brighter and all-round healthier mouth.

read moreIntroducing children to a good oral health routine is vital for the long-term wellbeing of their teeth and gums and can help to prevent dental problems in the future. We provide quality care that meets the individualised needs of every child here in Ipswich. Routine preventative check-ups are recommended every 6 months for children three years of age and older. Services provided at check-up visits include a cleaning, oral hygiene instruction, fluoride varnish, radiographs, and an exam by the Dentist.

read moreA veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over the outer surface of the tooth, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or to protect against past or future damage. The most popular types of veneers are porcelain, which usually could be stronger and more durable alternative to composite veneers. They are made by a dental technician and fitted by your dentist. Composite veneers are a quick non invasive alternative to porcelain veneers. Composite veneers are ideal for small changes in the appearance of the teeth and allows the dentist to preserve as much healthy tooth as possible.

read moreA fixed bridge is an appliance made of a metal alloy covered with porcelain. They can also be made out of high strength porcelain. They are used to replace missing teeth in the most natural way possible. This procedure usually takes a few appointments at our local Ipswich surgery to complete and is very similar to having a crown placed on a tooth. Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been.

read moreA crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. The tooth to be crowned is prepared by your dentist here in Ipswich and records are given to a dental technician to fabricate the crown, which can then be inserted at another dental appointment. The shade of the neighbouring teeth will be recorded and the crown will be made to match your other teeth exactly. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling.