At times, urgent dental conditions may arise that necessitate immediate attention from your dentist. Whether it's a missing tooth, gum disease, or any other dental issue, our amiable team is here to assist you. We provide a comprehensive range of general dental treatments, including extractions, dentures, and numerous other services to address your needs.
Traditionally, fillings have been crafted from either gold or a silver-toned alloy known as amalgam. These materials are exceptionally durable; however, their drawback is their inability to match the natural white shade of teeth. Delph Dental Practice presents an alternative: white fillings, also referred to as composite fillings. These fillings are composed of a tooth-colored material that offers the same advantages as amalgam fillings while restoring the aesthetic appeal of previously treated teeth, providing a more natural appearance.
The use of composite material in fillings is entirely safe and can be employed for both new fillings and to replace any existing metal fillings, resulting in an overall more natural look for your teeth.
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontics, is a dental procedure employed to address infections that occur at the core of a tooth, specifically within the root canal system. These infections are typically caused by oral bacteria that penetrate the tooth, often as a result of tooth decay, faulty fillings, or trauma-induced damage, such as a fall.
Initially, you may not experience any pain during the early stages of the infection. However, in certain cases, the affected tooth may darken in colour, indicating that the nerve within the tooth has either died or is in the process of dying.
In some cases, the extraction of a tooth becomes necessary due to factors such as disease, trauma, or crowding. At Delph Dental Practice, we prioritise your comfort throughout the procedure and strive to provide a comfortable experience. Following the extraction, it is crucial to adhere to the guidance provided by your dentist to facilitate a speedy healing process in the treated area.
Dental crowns serve as a solution for teeth that have suffered damage, decay, or have extensive fillings. These crowns are designed to fit over the remaining portion of a prepared tooth, providing strength and restoring its natural shape.
Additionally, they can be colour-matched to blend seamlessly with the rest of your teeth, creating a more natural-looking restoration. If you have discolored fillings and desire an improvement in their appearance, a crown could be an ideal option for you.
In certain situations, crowns can also be used to securely anchor a bridge or denture in place within the oral cavity.
By utilising one or both adjacent teeth as supports, dental bridges offer a solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. The bridge is securely cemented to these anchor teeth, providing a stable and fixed restoration that restores your ability to smile, laugh, and eat with self-assurance.
Snoring, caused by a partial airway closure during sleep, affects over 45% of the population, disrupting sleep and causing issues like relationship strain, daytime sleepiness, stress, and depression. It can be as loud as a pneumatic drill (50-100 decibels) and sometimes indicates a serious condition called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Many people feel too embarrassed to seek help for snoring and often only get advice on lifestyle changes from their GP. However, Delph Dental Practice in Swadlincote offers a clinically proven solution: the Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS). The Sleepwell MAS is highly effective for treating snoring and mild to moderate OSA by keeping the airway open through repositioning the lower jaw.
Don't let snoring affect your quality of life. Our team at Delph Dental Practice can provide a comfortable and effective solution, helping you achieve better sleep and improved health.
BDS MFGDP (UK) DPDS DRDP
John qualified from Newcastle University (UK) in 1996 and prior to establishing Delph Dental Practice worked in Ilkeston and Nottingham. After leaving university John gained his MFGDP qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1998. He successfully graduated, alongside Laura, with the University of Bristol’s Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies in 2003 . This course involved 3 years of postgraduate study.
John then spent 3 years in part time study at the Eastman Dental Institute at UCL in London and graduated with a Diploma in Restorative Dental Practice in 2010.
John is interested in all aspects of general practice, with particular emphasis on restorative dentistry and dentures.
John is very keen for his patients to maintain their own teeth for the long term, with the minimum of intervention where possible. He also enjoys visiting local schools and groups to promote the importance of a healthy mouth and providing education on oral health.
Away from work, John enjoys keeping fit and playing badminton. He enjoys watching live music and sport, and spending time with Laura and their 3 kids.
GDC Number: 71847
During your initial visit, our friendly front desk team will warmly welcome you and request that you fill out a medical history and consent form. Once you have completed the necessary paperwork as a new patient, your dentist or a dental assistant will greet you and accompany you to the treatment area. Your dentist will then review your medical history by asking relevant questions. Following that, dedicated time will be set aside to address your concerns and thoughts about your teeth and gums, as well as any other inquiries you may have. A comprehensive dental examination will be conducted, including the use of X-rays for assessment and diagnosis. At the conclusion of your appointment, the findings of the examination will be discussed with you, along with any recommended treatments that may be necessary.
During your comprehensive examination, a set of x-rays is captured to establish a reference point for your dental health and to aid in diagnosing dental conditions. After this initial set, regular x-rays are typically taken every 24 months. However, in certain situations where your dental health requires it, more frequent x-rays may be necessary. Our approach adheres to the ALARA principle, which stands for As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
You should floss your teeth once a day. However, maintaining a consistent regular flossing schedule is the most important factor so don’t get discouraged and give up if you have to occasionally skip a day.
Many factors can contribute to why we grind our teeth, but the most common are, TMJ disorders (improper functioning of the jaw hinge joint), stress, or improper occlusion or biting position. Most of the time, grinding can be resolved easily through a nightguard. A nightguard is a bespoke hard tray that fits over the chewing surfaces of your teeth and stops the teeth from grinding together.
Depending on your stage of pregnancy, we may decide to defer x-rays until a later visit. We follow the ALARA principle for x-rays, so if you are scheduled for routine x-rays, we can delay them until after pregnancy. It is also helpful for your dentist to monitor gum health effectively, as many women experience inflammation and bleeding from the gums due to changes in hormone levels during pregnancy. We do not place amalgam fillings in pregnant and breastfeeding patients.
Sugars and food particles attach to your teeth, allowing oral bacteria to build up. This forms plaque on your teeth. Plaque is a collection of living bacteria. This bacteria produces acid which eats away and damages the outer structure of the tooth. Once decayed, the cavity can grow large quickly, and sometimes without causing toothache until the cavity grows all the way to the nerve of the tooth.
Our friendly team will put you at ease. However, if you still feel too nervous, we can refer you to a specialist if you require sedation. The cost for sedation and consultation can be obtained by the practice at your request.
We believe our prices offer you quality dental care at a sensible price. Please see our fees section.
In most cases, yes. This treatment may be carried out at home, or in surgery.For further details please contact our front desk team and you can read more about teeth whitening here.
In these unfortunate circumstances, we may make a charge towards covering the cost of lost surgery time or may review your eligibility to be seen in the future at the practice. We do not to charge for appointments cancelled or altered with more than 24 hours' notice.
We offer an automated reminder service. As long as you provide us with your correct mobile telephone number and/or e-mail address you will receive several reminders for any appointments made. However, please can we remind you this service is only a courtesy, and it is your responsibility to keep your appointment.
No. Healthy gums do not bleed.Bleeding can be an indication of gum disease. If this is the case, your gums will bleed if they are brushed after a period of time and they have not been brushed as well as they possibly could have been. We do offer services to treat gum disease and loose or lost teeth it can cause. We will then help you to maintain gum health with our ongoing support and maintenance. Please speak to your dentist for further details.
Bad breath can be caused by a build-up on the soft tissues of the mouth. A simple way to help this is to brush your tongue or use a tongue scraper. Gum problems could also cause bad breath. A dental examination should help diagnose and treat the problem.
Some individuals can be helped by wearing a custom-made anti-snoring device/appliance.If this is something you’d be interested in, please talk to one of our front desk team for further details.
On time, polite and patient oriented.
The dentist kept you informed about the ongoing procedures at all times and was constantly concerned about my comfort.
When all was finished I could not feel any rough bits or unevenness, that has to be a good sign of a "job well done".
Restored my faith in Dentists, thank you all.
By far the best dentist I've ever seen. Extracted 2 teeth very quickly and with no pain. Were very reassuring regarding my anxiety and explained everything as they went along. All in all, everything was perfect!
Absolutely amazing I was so anxious but everyone made me feel at ease!! Brilliant experience even though I had a wisdom tooth out!! Would now not go anywhere else ever!!
I always see John for any treatment and he’s amazing. I’ve always been frightened of seeing the dentist in the past due to very bad experiences, but with John he always puts me at ease and the treatment is spot on.
Best experience I’ve ever had at a Dentist. Laura and her team were fast and efficient and made me feel right at ease.
Always recieve excellent care and service by John and I am more than happy to recommend this dental practice and give an easy and well deserved 5 stars.
Delph Dental Practice
Unit 3 The Delph Centre
Market Street
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 9DA
01283 222499
