Sherwood Park Dental Practice

Sherwood Park Dental Practice

Dentist in Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SQ

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About the Business

Mr. Damji graduated from UCH London with a bachelors in dental surgery and established Sherwood Park Dental Practice from his predecessor over 37 years ago. In 2014, he oversaw the practice premises undergo renovation to create a brighter contemporary space where patients still feel at home to relax and dispel any anxieties they may have about dental treatment.

Mr. Damji has a wealth of experience in general dentistry and minor oral surgery and believes that by supporting the technological advancements in dentistry the patient will always benefit be it from a diagnosis or treatment perspective.

He has been a mentor to many young dentists embarking on their dental careers in his community and has a passion in particular for crown and bridge restoration. Many of his patients travel from far away to see him and as long term patients have also become good friends to him and his family.

Mr. Damji was involved in setting up a dental care unit in Kabul Afghanistan 2008, with the Roshan Project where a financial model was created which aimed to subsidise treatment costs for locals to ensure they could improve their dental health. He enjoyed a return visit to the clinic to see the fruits of his labour and is always interested in other dental projects happening around the world.
Business Services
Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

What is teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure that involves the use of mild bleaching materials to gently lighten the colour of your teeth.

At Sherwood Park Dental we offer two different types of whitening – a power whitening system with use of an active laser light Zoom! done in the dental chair, or a take home whitening system which allows tooth whitening to be carried out safely and effectively in the privacy of your home.

How does it work?

The active ingredients in dental whitening products is usually either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Both the in-chair (Zoom!) and at-home systems work in essentially the same way. After the gel is applied to the surface of the teeth, the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel on the teeth and the tooth colour becomes lighter.

With the Zoom system, a strong laser is shone on the teeth to speed up the chemical reaction of the whitening product. The procedure takes about an hour to one and a half hours and can make your teeth up to five shades lighter.

With the at-home system, you will be provided with plastic trays moulded to the shape of your teeth. A small amount of Whitening gel is placed in the trays and the trays are then placed in your mouth for up to an hour a day or overnight as prescribed. The at-home system usually takes between ten days to three weeks .

For either system the plastic tray moulds are recommended as whitening may need to be topped up at home in the future.

Are there any side affects?

Teeth whitening is a completely safe and harmless procedure as long as it is carried out under the supervision of your dentist. The typical course of treatment has the same effect on teeth as drinking a glass of cola.

Sensitivity during or a few days after treatment is the most commonly reported side effect. However, we have found that it quickly disappears and is usually fully reversible. For those patients’ susceptible to sensitivity a special fluoride toothpaste will be prescribed alongside treatment to control sensitivity and ensure comfort throughout.

Crown

Crown

A crown (or a cap) is a hand-made cover designed to restore a tooth damaged by decay or fracture to its natural look and strength. It has the shape and colour of a natural tooth.

Conventional crowns are made of porcelain bonded to precious metal or gold. Teeth are cut down so that there is enough mechanical retention to support a crown. New techniques however allow for highly aesthetic metal-free porcelain "onlay" crowns to be placed with adhesive techniques, meaning that only a small amount of natural tooth material is removed from the teeth. These 100% porcelain crowns emulate your natural teeth very closely in both look and feel, with all the natural ridges and even a semi-transparency around the edges so no one can tell it's not your original tooth. They are also strong, durable and long-lasting.

As each person is an individual, so is each tooth in your mouth. Each crown is hand-crafted by a skilled dental technician to match the specific shape and colour of your natural teeth.
Checkup

Checkup

Your dental check up recall i.e. 6 monthly/ annual will be based on your dental needs and any medical or general health conditions.

Your dentist will carry out a thorough examination of not only the teeth but other areas to include extra oral regions such as the head, neck and jaw joints. We also screen all soft tissue regions such as lips, tongue, saliva glands looking for any abnormal or cancerous conditions.

After that a screening of your periodontal health is carried out (the state of your gums). Minor cases of gum disease may mean a recommendation for a full-mouth scale and polish and oral hygiene instruction to get you practising the best techniques at home to prevent gum disease. More involved cases may require an in house hygienist referral and severe cases are referred to a Periodontist (gum-specialist).

Finally, as part of our dental service, your teeth are checked for decay, fractures, defective fillings and unsightly restorations an intraoral camera will be used to take still images of teeth at magnification supplemented by Small digital x-rays ( if justified) to gain a better view of ‘hidden’ areas of your mouth, for example, to detect whether any decay is occurring between or inside your teeth. X-rays also help to show the supporting bone level in your jaw, to detect signs of advanced periodontal disease or evidence of infections.
Location & Hours

5 Sherwood Park Road

Sutton, SM1 2SQ
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