What is Regular Dental Care?

Maintaining optimal dental health is crucial for preserving your teeth throughout your lifetime. At Delph Dental Practice, we are dedicated to assisting you in achieving and sustaining a joyful and healthy smile. By scheduling regular dental appointments, you can significantly minimise the chances of tooth loss, reduce the risk of tooth decay, and decrease the need for fillings.

Regular Check-ups

Regular dental check-ups are essential for early detection of any potential dental issues and to maintain a healthy and pain-free mouth. During your routine dental check-up, we will conduct a thorough examination of your teeth, gums, and overall oral cavity.

Additionally, we may discuss and provide guidance on various aspects of your dental well-being, including oral hygiene practices, dietary choices, and lifestyle habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption.

After the check-up, we will recommend a suitable date for your next appointment, typically scheduled every 3 to 12 months. Individuals with low risk and excellent oral health may require visits once every 12 months, while those with additional concerns may benefit from more frequent dental check-ups.

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Dental Hygiene

Our Dental Hygiene service is dedicated to preserving the well-being of your teeth and gums. Prevention is our top priority, and we emphasize its importance during every appointment. Our team will offer tailored oral hygiene advice to help you maintain excellent oral health, prevent dental decay, address bad breath concerns, and safeguard against tooth loss.

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Tooth wear and erosion

Tooth wear and erosion, caused by mechanical forces and acid exposure, can lead to sensitivity, aesthetic issues, and cavities. Regular dental care and good hygiene are essential in managing these conditions. At Delph Dental Practice, we focus on routine check-ups and cleanings to monitor and maintain your oral health.

Our services to combat tooth wear and erosion include:

  • Preventive Advice: Dietary guidance to reduce acid exposure.

  • Fluoride Treatments: Strengthen enamel and reduce sensitivity.

    Dental Sealants: Protect chewing surfaces from acid attacks.

  • Restorative Solutions: Composite fillings, crowns, or veneers to repair and protect teeth.

With regular dental visits and proper oral care, you can effectively manage tooth wear and erosion. Delph Dental Practice offers comprehensive care and personalised treatment plans to help you maintain a healthy smile.

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Meet the team for Tooth wear

John Hume-Spry

BDS MFGDP (UK) DPDS DRDP

Clinician

John qualified from Newcastle University (UK) in 1996 and prior to establishing Delph Dental Practice worked in Ilkeston and Nottingham. After leaving university John gained his MFGDP qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1998. He successfully graduated, alongside Laura, with the University of Bristol’s Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies in 2003 . This course involved 3 years of postgraduate study.

John then spent 3 years in part time study at the Eastman Dental Institute at UCL in London and graduated with a Diploma in Restorative Dental Practice in 2010.

John is interested in all aspects of general practice, with particular emphasis on restorative dentistry and dentures.

John is very keen for his patients to maintain their own teeth for the long term, with the minimum of intervention where possible. He also enjoys visiting local schools and groups to promote the importance of a healthy mouth and providing education on oral health.

Away from work, John enjoys keeping fit and playing badminton. He enjoys watching live music and sport, and spending time with Laura and their 3 kids.

GDC Number: 71847

Laura Barr

BDS (Hons), DPDS

Clinician

Laura qualified from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK) in 1998 gaining her degree with honours and a merit in child dental health. After leaving university Laura worked at 2 practices in Derby and gained a Denplan Excel accreditation in one of these posts. Laura also achieved the DPDS from Bristol with John in 2003. Particular interests are in gum health and maintaining healthy mouths with minimal interventions. Having worked at Delph Dental practice since its opening in 2002, Laura has enjoyed treating the multi generations the practice looks after. It is important to Laura that visiting the dentist shouldn’t be intimidating and she strives to create a calm surgery experience.

Out of work, Laura and John have 3 kids, and a Jack Russel they all adore. She is a yoga fan, an enthusiastic but poor tennis player and loves the theatre and a good box set!

GDC Number: 74376

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Patient Reviews

On time, polite and patient oriented.
The dentist kept you informed about the ongoing procedures at all times and was constantly concerned about my comfort.
When all was finished I could not feel any rough bits or unevenness, that has to be a good sign of a "job well done".
Restored my faith in Dentists, thank you all.

Martin Wilson

By far the best dentist I've ever seen. Extracted 2 teeth very quickly and with no pain. Were very reassuring regarding my anxiety and explained everything as they went along. All in all, everything was perfect!

Doktress Melange

Wow, Ratna and the dental nurse were absolutely awesome, so careing and understanding and although I was still nervous I have been 3 times now and had all the treatment I needed, I have joined the silver monthly plan and I will definitely be going back every 6 months. Thank you The Delph.

Elizabeth Makin

I always see John for any treatment and he’s amazing. I’ve always been frightened of seeing the dentist in the past due to very bad experiences, but with John he always puts me at ease and the treatment is spot on.

Amanda Smith

Best experience I’ve ever had at a Dentist. Laura and her team were fast and efficient and made me feel right at ease.

Matt Bettany

Always recieve excellent care and service by John and I am more than happy to recommend
this dental practice and give an easy and well deserved 5 stars.

Ian Watson
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