Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you’re looking for a Children’s Dentist in Newport, look no further than Portside Dental, where we are committed to preserving the smiles of children for a lifetime. With a focus on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment, our highly skilled and dedicated team provides exceptional dental care for children. From their first visit to familiarise them with the dental environment, we strive to make each visit a positive experience.

By prioritising regular dental check-ups and maintaining good oral hygiene habits, you are investing in your child’s long-term dental health. Contact one of our friendly team members at Portside Dental to book your child’s appointment today and take the first step towards a lifetime of healthy smiles.

To help your child overcome the fear of the dentist, it’s important to create a positive dental experience from an early age. There are many online resources for helping to reassure your child about visiting the dentist. You could also consider role-playing or reading books about visiting the dentist. When your child visits us for the first time, we will ensure a positive and comfortable experience to help alleviate any anxiety your child may be experiencing.

It’s recommended that children have their first dental at around age 3.

Dental bridges and crowns are performed under local anaesthesia, ensuring comfort and pain-free throughout. Some mild discomfort or sensitivity may be experienced after the procedure, but it is usually temporary.

With proper care and maintenance, dental bridges and crowns can last for many years. On average, they can last 10 to 15 years or even longer.

Dental implant surgery is performed under local anaesthesia, ensuring you don’t experience any pain during the procedure. After the surgery, there may be some discomfort, but this can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication.

Most people with good overall health and adequate bone density are suitable candidates for dental implants. However, certain conditions may affect your ability to get dental implants. Our dentist will determine your eligibility.

Your dental implants should last a lifetime as long as you continue to have regular dental check-ups and follow good hygiene practices.  Sometimes the crown on top of the implants will need to be replaced due to wear and tear.

Invisalign® aligners are designed to be comfortable to wear. You may experience slight pressure or discomfort when you switch to a new set of aligners, but it should subside within a few days.

No, you should remove your aligners when eating or drinking anything other than water. This helps prevent staining and damage to the aligners.

For optimal results, it’s recommended to wear your Invisalign aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day, removing them only for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing.

No, the treatment is painless. However, you may feel discomfort and pressure, particularly when you first start wearing them or when you switch to a new set of aligners. This will generally subside in a few days.

It may take a few days to adjust to speaking with the aligners, but most patients find that any speech changes are temporary and minimal.

Sleep dentistry, when administered by trained professionals in a controlled environment, is generally considered safe. At Portside Dental, patient safety is paramount, and every patient is medically assessed before undergoing this treatment. Our specialist anaesthetist will closely monitor you throughout the procedure and afterwards to ensure your safety.

Suitable candidates for sleep dentistry typically include individuals who experience dental anxiety or fear, have a strong gag reflex, struggle with sitting still for extended periods, require complex or extensive dental work, or have disabilities that make traditional dental procedures challenging.

While you may be tempted to buy over-the-counter teeth whitening products, our professional teeth whitening in Newport offers several advantages over DIY methods. The formula dentists use is much more concentrated, which produces better results. Our formula can only be used by a registered dental professional.

Any surface staining will prevent the gel from effectively penetrating into the teeth, so it’s necessary to have a professional cleaning done beforehand.

It’s necessary to complete all dental treatment before undergoing whitening as the whitening gel shouldn’t come into contact with any cavities or decay. It will be very uncomfortable for the patient and risks damaging the nerve.

Most people experience sensitivity during the whitening process, whether performed at home or in the dental chair. To alleviate some of this discomfort, we recommend using a sensitive toothpaste for two weeks before starting your treatment. While this may help reduce sensitivity, it won’t eliminate it completely.

Dental veneers do not require any special care. However, it is often recommended to protect them with a grinding splint at night, it’s important to maintain good oral hygiene practices, such as regular brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups.

With proper care and maintenance, dental veneers can last more than 10-15 years.

Dental veneers can effectively address many dental issues, including discolouration, gaps, uneven or misshapen teeth, and minor orthodontic concerns.

The process begins with a consultation, including a scan of the current condition of your teeth.  This is then used to create a digital design of your new smile.  This “mock-up” cab even be tried in!  Once happy with the digital smile design, an appointment is made to prepare the teeth.  At a subsequent visit, your custom made veneers are bonded to your teeth.

If you’re looking for dental veneers in Newport, contact our friendly team to learn more about our custom-made veneers and schedule a consultation. Together, we can create a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and goals, giving you the smile of your dreams. Don’t wait any longer to unlock your full smile potential – contact us today!

This all depends on the type of wrinkle treatment. Generally, around 3 to 4 months.

Wrinkle treatments are non-surgical treatments that involve treatments to specific areas of the face to enhance appearance, reduce wrinkles, restore volume, or improve facial contours.

Wrinkle treatments can address a variety of concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, volume loss, lips and facial contouring. They are commonly used to smooth out crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines, among other areas.

Most patients can quickly return to their normal activities with minimal downtime. Temporary redness, swelling, or bruising may occur but typically resolves within a few days. Dr Metin will offer post-treatment care instructions to enhance results and minimise any potential side effects.

So, if you’re looking for a qualified and experienced provider for your wrinkle treatments Newport, book a free cosmetic consultation with Dr Meredith Metin. With her knowledge and expertise, you can feel confident that you are in good hands.