Your everyday dental care should feel calm, clear, and reassuring. I encourage regular check-ups as part of a preventive, health-first approach. These visits allow me to monitor your teeth and gums carefully, identify concerns early, and support the long-term wellbeing of your smile.

Appointments are unhurried and precise. I assess your oral health with care, including your teeth, gums, and surrounding soft tissues. If treatment is needed, I create a personalised plan that protects your oral health and helps your smile look and feel its best.

Looking after your gums is just as important as caring for your teeth. Healthy gums support long-term oral health and overall wellbeing, and regular hygiene appointments help prevent issues such as gum disease, inflammation, and early signs of bone loss. Gum health is also closely linked to wider health concerns, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory conditions.

In my studio, hygiene care is calm, thorough, and tailored to your needs. Your appointment focuses on maintaining the health of your gums, removing plaque and tartar gently and effectively, and supporting a clean, refreshed smile.

Hygenie services include:

Small refinements can make a meaningful difference to your smile. Minor chips, marks, or areas of discolouration can often be restored quickly using tooth-coloured composite material, carefully matched and moulded to blend seamlessly with your natural enamel. The result is subtle, smooth, and beautifully in keeping with your existing tooth structure.

For patients wishing to replace older silver amalgam fillings, composite restorations offer a natural, long-lasting alternative. When removing amalgam, I follow a strict clinical protocol designed to reduce mercury exposure and ensure the process is carried out safely and comfortably.

Healthy gums are essential to supporting your teeth and maintaining long-term oral health. I monitor your gum health carefully during routine appointments, looking for early signs of inflammation so we can address any concerns before they progress. Good gum care helps protect the bone and tissues around your teeth and supports your overall wellbeing.

With regular hygiene appointments and personalised guidance, most early gum concerns can be managed simply and effectively. My aim is always to keep your gum health stable, comfortable, and well supported at every stage of life.

Fissure sealants are a simple, preventive treatment used to protect the deep grooves on the back teeth where decay most often begins. These natural grooves can be narrow and difficult to clean thoroughly, making them more vulnerable to plaque build-up over time.

A sealant is a tooth-coloured coating applied gently to the chewing surface of the molars. It smooths the area, creating a protective barrier that makes the tooth easier to clean and helps reduce the risk of decay.

The process is quick and comfortable. After the tooth is cleaned and dried, the sealant is placed into the grooves and set with a light, forming a long-lasting shield over the enamel.

Sealants are particularly helpful for young patients as their adult molars come through, but they can also benefit adults with deep fissures that are prone to trapping plaque. During your appointment, I’ll guide you on whether this treatment would support your long-term oral health.

A custom-made mouthguard offers reliable protection for your teeth during activities where accidental impact is possible, including contact sports. Unlike over-the-counter versions, a professionally made mouthguard is shaped precisely to your bite, allowing it to stay secure while you move, speak, and breathe comfortably.

I take detailed impressions and record your natural bite to ensure a smooth, comfortable fit and even distribution of protection. This makes the mouthguard especially helpful for sports such as rugby, hockey, football, or any activity where a fall or collision could place your teeth at risk.

Some patients also benefit from a protective appliance for night-time clenching or grinding. In these cases, I may recommend a different type of custom-made device designed specifically to support the jaw and prevent tooth wear.

As with any protective equipment, mouthguards can wear over time, particularly with regular use. I recommend bringing yours to your routine appointments so I can check the fit and advise when a replacement may be helpful.

A well-fitting mouthguard is a simple but important part of keeping your teeth safe. I’ll guide you toward the most suitable option for your needs and ensure it feels comfortable, durable, and supportive.

Bruxism, or involuntary teeth clenching and grinding, is a common concern that can affect the comfort, function, and long-term health of your teeth and jaw. It often happens during sleep or periods of stress, and many patients are unaware of it until symptoms begin to appear.

Common signs may include:

• Morning headaches or facial tension
• Jaw discomfort or limited movement
• Disturbed sleep
• Wear, chipping, or fractures of the teeth
• Tender or overworked facial muscles
• Clicking or strain within the jaw joint

Over time, ongoing clenching can place extra pressure on the teeth, muscles, and joints. Early assessment allows us to manage symptoms effectively and protect the long-term health of your smile.

I take a holistic, evidence-based approach to bruxism. Treatment often begins with a custom-made night-time appliance shaped precisely to your bite, designed to reduce pressure on the teeth and support a more relaxed jaw position.

For patients with more complex symptoms, I may recommend a combination of approaches. This can include restorative care for worn teeth, gentle adjustments to the bite, or collaboration with physiotherapists or other specialists when helpful.

My aim is always to protect your teeth, ease discomfort, and support a calmer, more balanced function of the jaw.

Oral cancer can affect anyone, and early detection is essential. Regular dental check-ups allow me to examine the tissues of your mouth carefully and identify any changes at the earliest stage, when treatment is most effective.

During your appointment, I assess the lips, tongue, cheeks, palate, gums, and surrounding tissues with precision and attention to detail. I’m trained to recognise even subtle signs that may require further investigation, ensuring you receive timely guidance and appropriate referral if needed.

Oral cancer screening is a simple, quick part of your routine visit, but it plays a significant role in supporting your overall health and wellbeing.

When the nerve inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, root canal treatment can preserve the natural tooth and relieve discomfort. I carry out this procedure with a calm, precise approach, removing the infection and carefully restoring the internal structure of the tooth.

The aim is to protect the tooth long-term while maintaining its natural appearance and function. Each stage is explained clearly, and your comfort is prioritised throughout, ensuring the process feels as smooth and reassuring as possible.

Dental emergencies can be unexpected and uncomfortable, and it’s important to receive help quickly. If you’re in pain, have swelling, or something simply doesn’t feel right, I will always do my best to see you as soon as possible.

To arrange an emergency appointment, please call 01483 827452 or email enquiries@drjuliacoelho.com, and I will accommodate you at the earliest opportunity.