First Visit
Your first visit to our dentist in Alton will be for a full dental screening. This will include examination for oral cancer, gum health, jaw joints and muscles, and bite assessment, as well as a full dental examination. The consultation may include an examination using an intra-oral camera to show images from inside the mouth on screen and/or a panoral radiograph. This will enable us to formulate a treatment plan and to discuss options for your oral health.
In more complicated cases, an additional appointment will be made to discuss the conditions present and the most satisfactory treatment alternatives. During this visit, appointments will be scheduled, estimated fees given and payment options discussed.
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our practice. Whether you’re new to our dentist Alton Hampshire area, or you’re looking for a specialist dentist in Hampshire, this page will give you an idea of what you can expect from your experience at Stricklands Dental Fitness Centre. Our friendly and highly qualified team takes great pride in making your visits to us as pleasant as possible and are pleased to answer any questions you may have.
We hope to get to know you well as our patient because your oral health, integral to your overall health, is of the utmost importance to us. Our aim is to diagnose problems early, to minimise the need for treatment. If and when you do require dental work, you can rest assured that only the finest dental materials and laboratories will be used for your care.
Advanced Restorations
At Stricklands Dental Fitness Centre, we can bring your natural smile back to life with a custom-made restoration. If you have very decayed or damaged teeth, a bespoke crown will, as its name suggests, cleverly cap your existing tooth. A bridge is used to replace missing teeth, comprising a prosthetic tooth or teeth, secured at each end by a crown.
Made to your exact specifications of shape and shade, crowns and bridges are fabricated in a dental lab, usually from porcelain or a tooth-coloured composite. Today’s crowns and bridges look and feel very realistic – they no longer have a grey metal edge near the gum line and feel less bulky than the kind of restorations that were being made only a few years ago.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of our most popular cosmetic dental treatments – which is no surprise given that it’s also one of the most cost-effective ways you can transform your smile. Choosing to have your teeth whitened at the dentist is the only way you will get the results you want.
If you’re considering teeth whitening, book an appointment at Stricklands Dental Fitness Centre so that we can confirm you’re a suitable candidate. We’ll then send your dental impressions to the lab, which will make bespoke whitening trays that fit your smile exactly. When they’re ready, we’ll give you your prescription whitening gel, pre-measured in individual syringes. Simply syringe the gel into your trays and wear them for the prescribed amount of time – this could be during the day or overnight; your dentist will recommend the best option for your needs. Once your treatment is complete, you’ll need to stick to a great hygiene routine to maintain the results, and you can use your trays in future for top-up treatments as needed.
