What We Offer

Our dental services

From a first family checkup to a complete smile transformation — every service is delivered with the same unhurried, personal care that defines Aspen Dental Care.

Same-day appointments available — subject to availability
Permanent Tooth Replacement

Dental implants — the closest thing to a natural tooth

A dental implant is a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to act as a permanent root for a replacement tooth. Once integrated, a natural-looking crown, bridge or even a full set of teeth can be attached on top — giving you a result that looks, feels and functions exactly like your own teeth.

Unlike dentures, implants are fixed in place and stimulate the jawbone, preventing the bone loss that typically follows tooth extraction. With proper care, they can last a lifetime.

Life

Expected longevity

From £2,700

Per implant

High

Success rate

Modern treatment room with CBCT scanner at Aspen Dental Care

Who is a candidate?

  • One or more missing teeth
  • Ill-fitting or uncomfortable dentures
  • Unable to eat properly because of teeth problems
  • Sufficient jawbone density (or bone graft available)
  • Good general health and non-smoker (or willing to stop)
  • Healthy gums with no active gum disease

"Implants are the closest replacement for natural teeth, giving you a more confident smile and the ability to eat whatever you like."

— Aspen Dental Care

The Process

Your implant journey, step by step

01

Consultation & 3D Scan

We use our CBCT 3D scanner to assess your bone volume and anatomy precisely. A full treatment plan with transparent pricing is agreed before anything begins.

02

Implant Placement

The titanium implant is placed under local anaesthetic. If needed, a bone graft is performed first. A temporary crown may be fitted while the implant integrates into the bone over 3–6 months.

03

Final Crown Fitting

Once the implant has fully integrated, a precision-crafted ceramic crown is permanently attached. The result is indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

Implant Options
SINGLE TOOTH

Single Implant Crown

One implant post topped with a single ceramic crown to replace an individual missing tooth without affecting neighbouring teeth.

From £2,700

MULTIPLE TEETH

Implant-Supported Bridge

Two implants support a bridge to replace several consecutive missing teeth — a strong, fixed alternative to a removable partial denture.

From £5,400

FULL ARCH

Implant-Retained Processes

Strategically placed implants anchor a full denture for complete stability — no more slipping, adhesives or restrictions on what you eat.

Priced on consultation

Oral Surgery

Wisdom tooth removal — safe, precise & in-house

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to emerge, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. Because the jaw is often too small to accommodate them, they can become impacted — stuck in the bone or gum — causing pain, infection, pressure on neighbouring teeth and other serious complications.

At Aspen Dental Care, wisdom tooth extractions are handled entirely in-house. We use our 3D CBCT scanner to map the precise position of the tooth and surrounding nerves before treatment, ensuring every extraction is planned meticulously and carried out with maximum precision and minimal discomfort.

Treatment room with marble fireplace at Aspen Dental Care

When should wisdom teeth be removed?

  • Persistent pain or pressure at the back of the mouth
  • Recurrent infection (pericoronitis) around the tooth
  • Protecting the orthodontic treatment to maintain the position of the teeth in the arch
  • Impacted wisdom teeth causing crowding or misalignment
  • Decay or gum disease affecting the wisdom tooth or its neighbour
  • Cyst formation around the impacted tooth
What to expect
1
Assessment

Assessment & Cost Estimation

A 3D CBCT scan maps the exact tooth position and its proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve — giving us a precise, fully-costed surgical plan before anything begins.

2
Procedure

Anaesthesia & Extraction

Local anaesthetic ensures you feel no pain. We take as long as needed until you're fully comfortable. The tooth is carefully loosened and removed; the gum sutured if required for clean, fast healing. We try and remove the wisdom tooth with minimum amount of surgery. Our goal is always to do minimum tissue damage so that the recovery is smooth.

3
Recovery

Aftercare & Follow-Up

Full written aftercare instructions are provided on the day. We follow up to confirm healing is progressing well and remain available to answer any questions.

Nervous about the procedure?

We know the idea of a surgical extraction can feel daunting. Our team takes as long as needed before starting, answers every question, and goes completely at your pace. Many patients are surprised by how straightforward the experience is under expert care.

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Comprehensive Restorative Care

Full mouth rehabilitation — a new beginning for your smile

Full mouth rehabilitation is a bespoke, comprehensive treatment programme that addresses every aspect of your oral health in a single coordinated plan. Rather than treating individual problems in isolation, we take a whole-mouth view — restoring function, health and aesthetics together.

This approach is ideal for patients who have multiple issues that have accumulated over time: extensive decay, severely worn or eroded teeth, missing teeth, old failing restorations, gum disease, or a combination of all of the above. The result is not just cosmetic — it is a fully restored, healthy, confident mouth.

Who benefits most?

  • Multiple missing or failing teeth
  • Long-term neglect with multiple decayed or broken teeth
  • Patients with active gum disease and widespread restorative needs
  • Those who have experienced dental trauma or injury
  • Tooth loss as a result of gum disease or other reasons
  • Severely worn or eroded teeth (from acid, grinding or ageing)
Treatment components

Gum Therapy

Active gum disease must be stabilised before restorative work begins. We use deep cleaning and laser gum therapy to establish a healthy foundation.

Dental Implants

Missing teeth are replaced with permanent implants, preventing bone resorption and restoring full chewing ability — the cornerstone of a complete rehabilitation.

Root Canal Treatments

Where natural teeth can be saved through endodontic treatment, we do so — preserving your own teeth wherever possible before considering extraction.

Cosmetic Finishing

Composite bonding, veneers or whitening are used to ensure every tooth meets the same aesthetic standard — leaving you with a smile that is genuinely beautiful.

Phased Treatment Plans

Complex rehabilitation is planned in logical, comfortable phases — prioritising your oral health first, then function, then cosmetics — so every step is manageable.

Starting point

Every rehabilitation begins with an honest conversation

No two patients are the same. We will assess your complete oral condition, explain all options with honest advice and transparent costings, and build a plan that makes sense for your health, your lifestyle and your budget. There is never any pressure.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Composite bonding — a natural smile, in a single visit

Composite bonding is one of the most versatile and minimally invasive cosmetic treatments available. A carefully matched, tooth-coloured resin is applied directly to the surface of your teeth, sculpted by hand and hardened with a curing light — transforming the shape, colour and overall appearance of your smile, often without any drilling or removal of tooth structure.

The results are natural, immediate and remarkably lifelike. With proper care, composite bonding can last many years and can be refreshed or repaired easily if needed.

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What can composite bonding fix?

  • Chipped or cracked teeth
  • Gaps between teeth (diastema closure)
  • Discolouration that whitening cannot resolve
  • Misshapen, uneven or short teeth
  • Worn edges from grinding or acid erosion
  • Exposed roots or minor enamel defects
01

Shade & Shape Selection

We carefully select a composite resin shade that perfectly matches or enhances your surrounding teeth for a completely natural result.

02

Sculpting & Bonding

The resin is applied, layered and sculpted by hand directly on your teeth. No moulds, no waiting weeks for a lab — the artistry happens chairside.

03

Polish & Reveal

The bonded resin is hardened with a curing light, then polished to a high shine. You leave the same day with a visibly transformed smile.

Composite bonding vs. veneers

For patients considering their options, composite bonding is often the preferred starting point. It is reversible, requires no removal of natural tooth enamel, costs less than cosmetic veneers and can be completed in a single appointment. Veneers may be recommended when more dramatic or longer-lasting changes are required. We will always advise you honestly on which option best suits your situation.

Caring for bonded teeth

  • · Brush twice daily with a non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste
  • · Avoid biting very hard foods (ice, hard sweets, nutshells) directly
  • · Limit staining drinks (coffee, red wine) in the first 48 hours
  • · Attend regular hygiene appointments to maintain the lustre
  • · A nightguard is recommended if you grind your teeth
For Every Generation

Family dentistry — one practice for everyone

As a single-surgery family practice, Aspen Dental Care has been caring for families in Royal Tunbridge Wells for over two decades. From a toddler's very first checkup to complex restorative care for patients in their nineties — every member of your family receives the same unhurried, personal, expert care.

Because we accept both NHS and private patients, the whole family can be registered under one roof. You will see the same dentist, every visit, who knows your family's history, your individual preferences and your children by name. That continuity is rare — and it matters enormously.

NHS & Private Denplan Accredited BUPA Recognised All Ages Welcome
Elegant and welcoming waiting room with chandelier at Aspen Dental Care

NHS & Private

All families welcome

All Ages

Toddlers to seniors

Our family services
ROUTINE CARE

Dental Examinations

Comprehensive oral health assessments including oral cancer screening, bite analysis, gum health scoring and digital X-rays where appropriate. Recommended every 6–12 months.

HYGIENE

Professional Cleaning

Scale and polish plus airflow stain removal. For patients with gum disease we provide deep cleaning and laser periodontal therapy to restore gum health. From £68.

CHILDREN

Children's Dentistry

Fun, positive appointments that build lifelong good habits. We use tell-show-do techniques and allocate extra time so children leave feeling proud rather than anxious.

PREVENTATIVE

Fissure Sealants

A thin protective coating applied to the biting surfaces of back teeth, sealing the grooves where decay most commonly begins. Especially effective in children and teenagers.

PREVENTATIVE

Fluoride Application

Professionally applied fluoride varnish strengthens developing enamel in younger patients, significantly reducing the risk of decay. Recommended by the Department of Health.

RESTORATIVE

White Fillings

Tooth-coloured composite resin fillings that match your natural enamel — strong, safe and visually invisible. We do not place amalgam (silver) fillings. From £180.

Oral Cancer Checks

Routine cancer screening — every visit

Oral cancer is one of the most under-screened cancers in the UK, yet when caught early it is highly treatable. At Aspen Dental Care, a thorough oral cancer check is included as part of every routine examination — not offered as an optional add-on.

We examine the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, cheeks, palate, throat and lymph nodes for any unusual changes in colour, texture or shape. If anything requires further investigation, we will refer you promptly to the appropriate specialist with full supporting notes.

"Early detection of oral cancer dramatically increases survival rates — screening takes under two minutes and could save your life."

— Aspen Dental Care

What we examine

  • Lips & lip borders
  • Tongue (top & underside)
  • Floor of the mouth
  • Inner cheeks & gums
  • Hard & soft palate
  • Throat & tonsil area
  • Neck lymph nodes
  • Salivary gland areas

Symptoms to never ignore

  • · A mouth ulcer or sore that hasn't healed after 3 weeks
  • · Red or white patches anywhere in the mouth
  • · Unexplained swelling, lump or thickening in the neck or jaw
  • · Persistent difficulty swallowing, chewing or speaking
  • · Numbness or pain in the mouth or tongue without obvious cause

If you notice any of these, call us — do not wait for your next routine appointment.

Lifestyle Guidance
SMOKING ADVICE

Smoking, Vaping & Oral Health

Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors for gum disease, tooth loss, delayed healing after surgery, and oral cancer. It masks the signs of gum disease by restricting blood flow, meaning problems can go undetected until they are advanced.

We offer non-judgemental, practical advice on how smoking affects your specific oral health, discuss what we see at each visit, and can refer you to NHS Stop Smoking services if that's something you'd like support with. Quitting has a measurable, positive impact on gum health within weeks.

  • · Increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth loss
  • · Slower healing after extractions and implant surgery
  • · Higher incidence of oral cancer and precancerous lesions
  • · Persistent bad breath and staining that scale-and-polish alone won't resolve
DIETARY ADVICE

Diet & Tooth Health

What you eat and drink has a direct effect on the health of your teeth and gums. Frequent sugar and acid exposure — even from "healthy" foods like fruit juice and smoothies — is the primary driver of tooth decay and enamel erosion.

We give straightforward, practical dietary advice tailored to your lifestyle — not generic leaflets. Whether it's understanding which drinks cause the most erosion, the best timing for sugary food, or how to protect teeth in a high-acid diet, we explain it in plain English.

  • · Frequency of sugar exposure matters more than total quantity
  • · Acidic drinks (fruit juice, fizzy water, wine) erode enamel over time
  • · Dairy, nuts and leafy greens actively support enamel remineralisation
  • · Chewing sugar-free gum after meals stimulates protective saliva flow
Subject to availability

Same-day appointments — we keep slots for you

Dental emergencies do not wait. We reserve same-day appointment slots specifically so that patients in pain or distress can be seen quickly. Call us as early as possible and we will do everything we can to get you in that day.

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When to call us today

Toothache or Acute Pain

Severe or sudden tooth pain often signals an abscess, deep decay or cracked tooth that needs prompt assessment and treatment to prevent the situation worsening.

Lost or Broken Crown

A dislodged crown exposes the underlying tooth to sensitivity and further damage. Call us the same morning and we will prioritise re-cementing or replacing it quickly.

Dental Abscess or Swelling

Facial swelling, throbbing pain and a bad taste can indicate a serious abscess. This requires immediate attention — call us or go to A&E if swelling is severe or spreading.

Chipped or Knocked-Out Tooth

If a permanent tooth is knocked out, keep it moist (in milk or the patient's saliva) and call immediately — re-implantation is sometimes possible if acted upon within the hour.

Lost Filling

An open cavity can be extremely sensitive and quickly develops further decay. Call early and we will replace the filling the same day wherever possible.

Wisdom Tooth Pain

Pericoronitis (infection around an erupting wisdom tooth) causes intense localised pain and swelling. We can irrigate the area, prescribe antibiotics if needed and plan extraction.

Accidental Falls & Facial Trauma

A trip, fall or collision can loosen, crack or displace teeth, cut the gums or fracture the jaw. Even if a tooth looks intact, internal damage may not be immediately visible. Call us promptly so we can assess and act before problems develop.

We do our very best to offer same-day appointments for urgent situations, but on particularly busy days all slots may already be filled. We'd always encourage you to call as early in the day as possible — if we genuinely can't fit you in the same day, we'll do everything we can to see you within 24 hours and will advise you on the safest course of action in the meantime.

Important note on availability

Same-day appointments are held subject to seat availability on the day. The best way to secure one is to call as early as possible, ideally before 9:00 am when we open. If we cannot accommodate you the same day, we will always do our best to see you within 24 hours. For life-threatening swelling or significant trauma, please attend A&E or call 999 immediately.

External Contacts

If you need to raise a concern or complaint outside of our practice, the following organisations are available to help. You can also find further details on our contact page.

NHS COMPLAINTS

West Kent Primary Care NHS Trust

Preston Hall
London Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7NJ

01622 713009

Private Care Complaints

PRIVATE CARE COMPLAINTS

The Dental Complaints Service

Stephenson House
2 Cherry Orchard Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 6BA

Ready to take the next step?

Book a consultation today. We'll listen, assess and guide you honestly — with no jargon, no pressure and complete transparency on cost.