Are you looking for a new dentist? Have you just moved into the area? Need a dentist closer to home or work? Decided the time is right to get your smile looking its best?
Whatever the reason, the team at Ringmer Dental have put together a list of some of the key factors to consider when looking for a dentist in Ringmer, Lewes, Uckfield and the surrounding area.
Location
When looking for a dentist in East Sussex, the location of the practice can make a big difference to how easily you will be able to attend for appointments. Consider the practice’s location with relation to home and work, whether parking is available on site or whether you will need to walk some distance to the surgery and any other accessibility issues you may have.
Ringmer Dental is situated on the main Lewes road, directly opposite the Village Green, with convenient parking nearby.
Hours
Dental practices now offer a wide range of opening hours in order to best cater for their patients’ schedules and will also be able to offer longer appointments so that the whole family can attend together.
At Ringmer Dental, we will always do our best to find the most convenient time for you and your family to attend for appointments and have an out of hours’ service that ensures you can get advice and treatment in a dental emergency.
Infection Control Procedures
All dental practices are now governed by Care Quality Commission in the same way hospitals are and are bound by the rules of the Health Technical Memorandum 01-05. This provides strict rules and guidance on how all instruments are sterilised in between patients and how surgeries are cleaned to ensure that there is no risk of cross contamination.
Ringmer Dental meets all the current CQC regulations and have recently invested in new technology to ensure that the practice is safe in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have bought air filtration machines and have further increased our infection control procedures which have always gone over and above the level required.
Services
When looking for a new dentist it is important to consider the range of services that they are able to offer. Over the past few years there has been a change in the way dentists work with much greater emphasis on preventative and cosmetic dentistry.
We have invested heavily in the latest dental equipment such as magnification loupes, dental photography equipment and digital x-ray equipment. These enable us to focus on preventative dentistry, by detecting problems early we are able to reduce the need for extensive treatment, helping you to save money over the long term.We ensure that every visit is pleasant and productive, which is why we have loyal patients that have been coming to us for generations. We offer a wide range of dental treatments including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, teeth straightening and teeth whitening.
We also have two dental hygienists who work closely with our dentists to help keep your teeth looking their best. Dental hygienists specialise in preventative dentistry and in particular, looking after the health of your gums. They will also offer advice on the best oral hygiene routine to follow at home as well as offering advice on lifestyle factors such as diet and smoking that can have a detrimental effect on the health of your teeth and gums.
Fees
When looking for a dentist in East Sussex, the fees charged should be the last factor to consider. Although private dental fees may seem expensive, the above factors may well outweigh the cost of dentistry.
Ringmer Dental is a mixed NHS and private practice and our current list of fees can be found on our website. We are also able to offer dental membership plans to enable you to spread the cost of routine treatment every month and 0% finance for those more extensive treatment plans.
So, what are you waiting for? The team at Ringmer Dentalare ready and waiting to help craft the breathtakingly beautiful smile that you desire! Do not hesitate to call the surgery on 01273 813898 to book your initial consultation today.