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Your Trusted Brighton Dentist for Comprehensive Care
Elms Lea Dental Care is a long-established private dental practice in Brighton, offering comprehensive general and advanced dentistry services. Our dedicated team combines clinical excellence with a patient-first approach, utilising modern technology to deliver tailored care. With expertise in dental implants, endodontics, periodontics, and cosmetic treatments, we prioritise comfort and accessibility for all patients.Our clinicians are experienced in managing anxious patients and children, ensuring stress-free visits through compassionate communication. We maintain strong affiliations with professional dental institutions and continuously invest in postgraduate education to uphold the highest standards of care.
Services
General dentistry
Dental implants
Cosmetic dentistry
Children's dentistry
Periodontics
Teeth straightening
Emergency appointments
Dental veneers
Teeth whitening
Oral surgery
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency dental services for urgent care needs
- Our team includes specialists in endodontics and periodontics
- We utilise Zeiss microscopes for precision restorative dentistry
- We provide implant dentistry with over 20 years of clinical experience
- Our practice is fully accessible for patients with disabilities
Services
Dental implants
Our dental implant services restore missing teeth using titanium fixtures that fuse with jawbone tissue. We offer single implants, multiple implants, and implant-secured dentures for permanent solutions. With over 20 years' experience in restorative dentistry, our specialists ensure natural-looking results that improve chewing function and facial aesthetics while preventing bone loss.
Emergency dentistry
We provide same-day emergency appointments for dental trauma, infections, and severe pain. Our team diagnoses issues like abscesses and broken teeth, offering immediate relief through root canal treatment or extractions. Patients receive compassionate care from experienced clinicians using diagnostic imaging to determine appropriate interventions for acute oral health crises.
Cosmetic dentistry
Our cosmetic treatments include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and composite bonding to improve smile aesthetics. We offer Invisalign clear aligners and fixed braces for teeth straightening, alongside gum contouring procedures. These services address discolouration, misalignment, and irregular tooth shapes while maintaining functional bite relationships through minimally invasive techniques.
Children's dentistry
We specialise in creating positive dental experiences for children through gentle examinations and preventative treatments. Our services include fissure sealants, fluoride applications, and trauma management for sports injuries. Experienced clinicians use behaviour management techniques to help young patients develop lifelong oral hygiene habits in a welcoming environment.
Periodontics
Our periodontal services address gum disease through scaling, root planing, and surgical interventions when necessary. We manage advanced cases with pocket reduction procedures and gum grafting techniques. Specialist periodontists work alongside general dentists to preserve supporting tooth structures, preventing tooth loss while improving overall oral health outcomes.
People
Patrick Nayler
Dentist
Qualified with distinction at University College Hospital London in 1982, Patrick has practiced at Elms Lea since 1985. He specialises in preventative dentistry using a Zeiss microscope and has completed advanced courses in restorative dentistry and sports dentistry. He served as ringside dentist at the London 2012 Olympics.
Tammy Griffiths
Dentist
A Birmingham graduate with Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners, Tammy has worked at Elms Lea since 2001. She specialises in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics, offering Botox and dermal filler treatments alongside traditional dental care services.
Hannah Connolly
Dentist
Newcastle University graduate Hannah provides sedation dentistry for anxious patients. Qualified in intravenous sedation and occlusion, she holds memberships with the Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow. She has hospital experience treating complex cases and published research on dental care for MS patients.
Kazim Mahmood
Endodontics Specialist
Guys Hospital graduate Kazim holds dual specialist qualifications from Royal Colleges of Surgeons England and Edinburgh. He completed specialist training in root canal treatments at Kings College Hospital, passing with distinction. He teaches future dentists and handles complex endodontic referrals.
Riccardo Zambon
Periodontics Specialist
Riccardo graduated from Milan University and completed a specialist periodontology masters at UCL Eastman Dental Institute. He holds European Federation of Periodontology certification and specialises in treating gum disease and supporting dental implant placement with advanced surgical techniques.
Questions
Do you offer emergency dental appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day emergency appointments for urgent dental issues. Contact us on 01273 508000 for immediate assistance with pain or dental trauma.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans and financing options for dental treatments. Our team can discuss affordable solutions to ensure you receive necessary care without financial stress.
Can you treat nervous patients?
Yes, our clinicians specialise in treating anxious patients using gentle techniques and sedation options. We create comfortable environments to help patients overcome dental phobias.
Do you accept children as patients?
Yes, we provide comprehensive dental care for children, including preventative treatments and trauma management. Our team creates positive experiences to establish good oral health habits early.
What dental implant options exist?
We offer single implants, multiple implants, and implant-secured dentures. Our specialists assess bone density and oral health to determine the most suitable implant solution for each patient.
Are your dentists qualified specialists?
Yes, our team includes specialists in endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics, alongside general dentists with advanced postgraduate qualifications in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
