About Gentle Dentistry
Gentle Dentistry has been providing experienced dental care since 1984. They offer a comprehensive range of general, implant and cosmetic dental services, with a philosophy that oral hygiene is one of the most powerful ways to protect both your smile and your overall health.
Their cosmetic treatments include teeth whitening, composite bonding to repair chips and close gaps, porcelain veneers, and digital smile design for personalised smile makeovers. They also provide children's dentistry, dental fillings, oral cancer screening, and specialist orthodontic consultations. For those with specific needs, they offer autism pre-assessment and screening.
Gentle Dentistry combines cutting-edge techniques with a patient-centred approach, helping clients achieve both the appearance and long-term health they're looking for.
Treatments & Pricing
Examinations
New Patient Examination
Comprehensive examination, photographs, x-rays, personalised treatment plan and report.
Routine Examination
Child Examination with unregistered parent/guardian
Child Examination with registered parent/guardian
Small Digital X-ray
Full Mouth Digital X-ray
Hygiene visits
Initial/Extended Hygiene Visit
Standard Hygiene Visit
Pain-relief Appointments
Consultation, examination, x-rays, emergency treatment, temporary filling, smoothing.
Crowns, Veneers, Inlays, Onlays & Bridgework
Second Opinion
Oral Cancer Screening
Quick, painless check of mouth, lips, and tongue for early warning signs.
TMJ Screening
Detects misalignments that may cause pain, tooth damage, or other issues.
QuickSleeper
Advanced, virtually painless anaesthetic technique with computer-controlled delivery system.
Smile Design
Dental Implants
Amalgam Removal
Bite Assessments
Restorations
All-Natural Tooth Shade Restorations
All-natural tooth-coloured, BPA-free composite for seamless finish.
CEREC Restorations
Computer designed and manufactured ceramic tooth replacement, digitally produced same day.
Teeth Whitening
Home Whitening
Extractions
Primary Tooth Removal
Gentle Tooth Removal
Advanced Surgical Tooth Removal
Endodontics
Root Canal Treatment
Orthodontics
Clear Brace System
3D smile analysis, upper and lower teeth straightening, removable retainers.
Implants
Implants
Abutments
Implant Crowns
Dentures
Partial Denture
Cosmetic life like dentures, all easing adjustments included for 3 months.
Full Denture
Cosmetic life like dentures, all easing adjustments included for 3 months.
Full Dentures
Cosmetic life like dentures, all easing adjustments included for 3 months.
Gold Partial Denture
Photos
Frequently asked questions
What cosmetic dental treatments do you offer?
We offer a range of cosmetic treatments including professional teeth whitening, composite bonding to repair chips and close gaps, porcelain veneers, and digital smile design for personalised smile makeovers. We can also discuss cosmetic crowns in the aesthetic zone as part of your treatment plan.
Do you see children?
Yes, we provide children's dentistry services as part of our care offering.
What makes Gentle Dentistry different?
Established since 1984, we are a centre of excellence for general, implant and cosmetic dental care located in Southbourne. We believe oral hygiene is powerful for protecting both your smile and overall health, and we take a comprehensive approach including bite assessments to protect the long-term health of your teeth, gums, and jaw.
Do you offer oral cancer screening?
Yes, we provide oral cancer screening as a quick, painless check of your mouth, lips, and tongue to spot any early warning signs.
What dental implant services do you provide?
We are a centre of excellence for implant dental care and can discuss implant options as part of your treatment plan, though we recommend contacting us directly to discuss your specific needs.
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