The Elms
Dental Practice
of Maldon

Examinations and emergency appointments with a thorough and detailed inspection of the teeth, gums and mouth. X-rays and clinical photographs may also be needed as part of diagnosis and monitoring. All examinations include cancer-screening. Once pain and infection have been successfully treated, function and appearance can then be improved with complimentary consultations for full-mouth rehabilitation and smile makeover.

Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. We are here to stop this trend with effective non-surgical and surgical cleaning treatment options, including a localised antibiotic regime, bone-grafting and pocket reduction.

Teeth can fracture, wear down, become decayed, need an old restoration replaced or just look unsightly. Get a beautiful cosmetic white filling which blends in with your natural tooth surface, giving you comfort, chewing function and a great smile. We also provide minimally-invasive treatments, such as composite bonding (an alternative to veneers) and ICON infiltration (for the treatment of enamel patchiness and early decay). 

Necrotic pulps and abscesses can cause some of the worst pain a person can experience. We get rid of this pain and infection with root canal treatment. We also provide pulpectomy for baby teeth and pulpotomy for adult teeth which are not yet fully formed.  

Sometimes a tooth cannot be saved, or is not functional and causing problems and risks to neighbouring functional teeth. These can be removed without pain. We also provide surgical extractions for more problematic teeth and coronectomy for those very close to a nerve bundle or deep into a sinus. 

There are times when you need something stronger and more aesthetic than a filling or a fixed option alternative to implant to replace a missing tooth. Veneers, crowns and bridges made with ceramic may just be what you are looking for to improve the appearance of your smile, strength of your teeth or function of your bite. 

Multiple missing teeth are cost-effectively replaced with dentures, including acrylic, flexible and metal varieties. The transformation in appearance and improvement in chewing function can be extraordinary. 

A low gumline, soft tissue growths/lesions, malformed teeth and bulbous bone can detract from an otherwise beautiful smile. We can contour the soft and hard tissue to remove problems, restore comfort and regain confidence.

Bone loss occurs due to periodontal disease, following a tooth extraction or as a result of a persistent tooth granuloma/cyst. Bone-grafting restores and maintains as much of this bone as possible, improving the strength of the jaw and its ability to support dentures and implants. We also provide periodontal surgery, curettage, enucleation, apicectomy and sinus lifts. Our specialist periodontist provides implant and sinus lift treatments. 

Trauma to the teeth and dysfunction of the jaw-joints can cause serious problems which can be prevented, managed or relieved with splints, mouthguards and Michigan/Tanner appliances. We also provide anti-snoring devices.

Teeth can often be crowded, tilted or spaced. This can be corrected by realigning the position of the teeth with clear aligners or traditional braces. We also provide frenectomies and surgical exposures as needed. Our specialist orthodontist provides braces and complex clear aligner treatments.  

Teeth can sometimes not look as white as you may want. Enamel can be effectively whitened without the need for injection or drilling with tooth whitening. We also provide internal bleaching of root treated teeth. 

Our gentle and experienced clinicians will ensure procedures are done without any pain. For invasive procedures, an anaesthetic can be given to numb the area. For very scared or phobic patients, we also off intra-venous sedation. Our specialist medical anaesthetist provides sedation services.