Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Dentists in Ampthill
Ampthill Dental Practice has been serving the Ampthill community for nearly three decades, providing comprehensive dental care with a family-focused approach. Established as a trusted local practice, we prioritise patient wellbeing through preventative care, restorative treatments, and cosmetic dentistry. Our team of experienced dentists and hygienists delivers services ranging from emergency appointments to advanced procedures like dental implants and Invisalign treatment.We operate from a spacious Victorian house near Ampthill's town centre, combining professional expertise with a welcoming environment. Our commitment to ongoing education ensures patients receive modern, evidence-based care while maintaining traditional values of personal attention and community service. We actively promote oral health education and offer tailored solutions for individuals and families across all age groups.
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Emergency Appointments
Invisalign Treatment
Hygiene Services
Restorative Dentistry
NHS Treatments
Preventative Care
Root Canal Treatment
Dentures
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Experienced team with over 30 years' local service
- Emergency appointments available daily before 8:30am
- Comprehensive preventative care programs
- Advanced restorative and cosmetic treatments
- Family-friendly approach for all ages
What people say
Emergency appointments available
Experienced team
Welcoming atmosphere
Family-focused approach
Preventative care focus
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
We offer comprehensive cosmetic dental treatments including home and power whitening, tooth-coloured fillings, veneers, and porcelain crowns. Our dentists create tailored smile transformation plans using modern techniques to improve aesthetics while maintaining functionality. Patients receive detailed consultations to determine the most suitable options for enhancing their natural smile.
Dental Implants
Our implant treatment replaces missing teeth with titanium screws that fuse with the jawbone, providing stable foundations for natural-looking restorations. We offer single and multiple tooth replacements using biocompatible materials that match adjacent teeth. The process includes thorough assessment, surgical placement, and prosthetic restoration phases with ongoing maintenance support.
Emergency Appointments
We provide daily emergency dental services for acute issues like toothaches, broken teeth, and infections. Patients calling before 8:30am receive same-day appointments to address pain relief and immediate treatment needs. Our team manages trauma cases and dental emergencies with rapid assessment and appropriate interventions to resolve critical situations.
Invisalign Treatment
We offer Invisalign clear aligner therapy for discreet orthodontic correction of misaligned teeth. Using SmartTrack material, these removable appliances gradually reposition teeth without traditional brackets. Treatment planning utilises digital imaging to map movement stages, with regular check-ups ensuring progress towards optimal alignment and bite correction.
Hygiene Services
Our hygienists provide scaling, polishing, and gum disease management alongside oral health education. Services include smoking cessation advice, dietary guidance, and sports mouthguard fabrication. Regular hygiene appointments focus on maintaining periodontal health through professional cleaning and personalised home care instruction to prevent dental issues before they develop.
People
Miss Laura Doherty
Principal Dentist
Qualified from Guy's Kings and St Thomas' Dental School in 2005, Laura has over 18 years' experience at the practice. She focuses on patient relationships and comprehensive care while pursuing postgraduate studies in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.
Mr Sanjay Patel
Dentist
Qualified from Kings College London in 2012, Sanjay provides orthodontic treatments including Invisalign and root canal therapy. He has postgraduate qualifications in endodontics and offers dental aid services internationally through medical NGOs.
Mr Dhivesh Patel
Dentist
Kings College graduate since 2009, Dhivesh specialises in oral surgery and dental implants. He holds membership with the Royal College of Surgeons and provides adult cosmetic orthodontics while maintaining active involvement in sports.
Miss Niamh Doherty
Dentist
Qualified from University of Bristol in 2017, Niamh focuses on general dentistry with emphasis on patient relationships. She enjoys tennis and baking, bringing a personable approach to dental care for all patients.
Mrs Lorna Stewart
Dental Hygienist
Qualified from Edinburgh Dental Hospital, Lorna has four years' experience at the practice. She specialises in preventative care and patient education, balancing her work with family life and pilates classes.
Questions
What emergency dental services do you offer?
We provide same-day emergency appointments for urgent dental issues when contacted before 8:30am.
Do you accept new NHS patients?
Currently, we cannot accept new NHS patients for general dentistry due to contractual limitations.
What cosmetic treatments are available?
We offer teeth whitening, veneers, tooth-coloured fillings, and porcelain crowns to enhance smiles.
How can I cancel an appointment?
Please provide at least two working days' notice to avoid charges for private appointments.
What preventative care services do you provide?
Our hygienists offer scaling, polishing, gum disease treatment, and oral health education programs.
Do you offer orthodontic treatments?
Yes, we provide Invisalign clear aligners and other orthodontic solutions for teeth straightening.
