4.8

Wilma Ludlow

15:29 14 Feb 25

Best dentist I've ever been to. All the staff who work there are fantastic and very understanding - especially with my partner who is disabled

Kaye Didsbury

12:28 18 Dec 24

Had the best experience having my dental implants, this coming from the most nervous ever to even go for a check up. I cannot recommend Dr Joe Harvey enough, Put me at ease and explained everything honestly. The end result is amazing cannot stop smiling.The whole service from the Dental Centre is so friendly and helpful from all the staff.I would also like to thank my dentist James for encouraging for me to speak with Joe.THANK YOU TO YOU ALL

Emily Short

21:32 13 Nov 24

Most amazing experience at this dental practice, Dr Ben was so nice and listened to every detail I wanted no matter how small and was dedicated to giving me the perfect finish ever! I have never been more confident with my teeth. Abbie the dental nurse was also so lovely and made me feel so at ease the whole way through! Would 100% recommend anyone to go to this dentist and I will definitely be returning back x

H C

18:05 17 Jul 24

Pete and Hannah are absolutely brilliant. Their dental treatment is of the highest standard. It’s an absolute honour and privilege to have dental treatment by an amazing and professional team. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I feel totally relaxed by their excellent skill and care. Thank you both.

William Citrine

10:35 12 Jul 24

Could not be more happy with my implants. The care and attention to detail I received was first class. Would highly recommend Dr Joe to anybody. A big thank you to all the team.

Louise Moore

20:59 28 Feb 24

Came to this dentist last year as a new and very scared patient, Leigh was great put me at ease straight away! My fear has nearly gone i dint think i will ever like the dentist but really dont mind going now😁

Kay Young

19:43 06 Jul 23

I can’t thank staff enough for their help and assistance in arranging for my son to attend an urgent appointment due to the pain he was in. Denise and Helen kept in touch throughout, reassured me and offered lots of help and understanding during a very upsetting time for him. This is a great dentist with lovely staff. It came highly recommended and I am pleased we joined. Thank you all!

Jan Hunt

13:01 15 May 23

I had extensive dental work carried out and I am very pleased with the results. Sunita was very helpful and friendly throughout the process. Would highly recommend them.

Annie Spencer

16:13 14 May 23

So pleased with my implant from Dr Joe Harvey. I travelled from Wales to get this done and was able to do some of the initial appointments on video call and email which was really helpful. Joe explained thoroughly the procedure and stages and put me at ease. Really pleased with the results, I can smile confidently again ! Would definitely come here again if I needed another implant.

Sharon Townsend

14:35 04 Apr 23

I can't recommend Jo Harvey at Hunts Cross Dental Centre highly enough! I am delighted with the results of my implant. So quick, easy and competitively priced! I enquired about an implant prior to my wedding day. The process itself was very easy and Jo was very accommodating with his appointments. I would not hesitate to tell everyone thinking of having an implant to discuss it with Jo. He is a very personable, and enthusiastic dentist and I am sure you will not be disappointed.

lorraine meader

12:31 31 Mar 23

Spotless, staff are fab, sunitra was amazing would definitely recommend, very professional, always checking your ok and and giving her professional opinion, very happy

Anthony Standish

14:05 17 Mar 23

Amazed at the service that all the staff at this dentist provide.The Invisalign process I have just completed was fantastic.Thank you so much Ben, you are a true expert in your proffesion as a Top quality Dentist!The young lady on the desk Tracy a real asset to the company as she really is the boss but pretends not to be!Many thanks to everyone who works here as I am made up with my STRAIGHT TEETH!Tony and all the Standish family!!!

Margaret Concannon

17:25 24 Dec 22

For the second Christmas in a row was able to receive emergency treatment! I was actually able to receive short notice excellent emergency care from Dr. Leigh Woods concerning a painful front tooth nerve. I was impressed as she advised a fairly gentle procedure initially to avoid the possibility of a more radical treatment. This after an excellent replacement of a falling out front crown last Christmas Eve by Dr. Joe Harvey. Saving me from 'gummy' Christmas. Excellent practice would highly recommend.

Matthew

11:33 07 Nov 22

Excellent dentist. Friendly and helpful, very clear on pricing and options. James is an excellent dentist and Catherine does a brilliant job with scale and polish.

sandra barnes

14:33 20 Sep 22

Considering I am completely phobic when it comes to dentists I have never had such a good experience all the staff are lovely the practice itself is welcoming and joe is absolutely fabulous he put me at ease straight away and explained everything fully and was so patient with me being nervous I would recommend this practice to anyone excellent!!!!

Allan McGuire

11:18 03 Jun 22

Cannot fault the Dentists or the staff. All members of my family use the practice and are delighted!My recent series of appointments have been with Andrew Lindsey who specialises in the manufacture of dentures. The results are excellent and I highly recommend him !

Usij de zoysa

08:45 30 May 22

Excellent practice, the staff are all friendly and professional!I recently had a hay fever relief injection at HX and it’s had amazing results! I’ve had severe hay fever for over 20 years with antihistamines only giving mild relief. Within a few days after having the injection I could go out to the park on a hot sunny day and have no symptoms, truly life changing!

Angela Connelly

18:12 17 May 22

Very frightened of the dentist, but Joe put me at ease straight away. Had to get teeth out and dentures fitted and Joe put me in the capable hands of Andrew. Between them both they were very caring and understanding. I have the most beautiful set of teeth with Andrews recommendation’s.I would recommend to everyone.Thank you so much Joe, Andrew and team

Helen Lee

20:45 15 May 22

Totally recommend Dr Ben Harvey , he is very professional and highly skilled in dentistry and especially cosmetic dentistry. I’m over the moon with the outcome and appreciate Bens creativity and client care. He completely put me at ease and explained the entire process fully. The reception team are so friendly and welcoming also , can’t rate this practice high enough!

Colette Leatherbarrow

17:37 22 Apr 22

What a fantastic practice!! I'm very nervous of dentists but these fabulous people arranged a cancellation appointment me. Then a welcome appointment plus gave me the courage to have a tooth extracted....thank you to an amazing team!! Highly recommended

Debbie Mcnally

15:45 15 Feb 22

I am very nervous when it comes to the dentist but the staff made me feel comfortable and relaxed. My journey from start to finish was excellent 10/10 from me thanks Andrew

Neil Moody

16:56 23 Dec 21

Fantastic staff people and dentists, had a broken tooth and booked in and dealt with same day, how’s that for service !Going to hunts cross dental is a pleasure - only pain is it’s not free! But good Service never is?Thanks team HCD!

David Young

13:01 10 Nov 21

Very happy with every aspect of my recent treatment at HX dental recently, both with the care and thourorness from James at my check up. My mother and I also had dentures made by Andrew, really impressed with his knowledge and the care taken in explaining everything and making sure they fitted well and looked good. Great experience all round.

Emma Brown

14:37 23 Oct 21

This is the best dental practice I have ever been registered at! The team are so friendly, honest and professional. I had my chipped tooth which has been bothering me for years composite bonded by Sunita yesterday. Sunita put me at ease straight away and explained everything to me in detail to ensure that all options were explored before going ahead with my treatment. I am so happy with the result! It has given me my confidence back, and I no longer feel I only need to have my picture taken on 'my good side!' Thanks so much!

Hayley Maloney

12:36 12 Oct 21

Been coming to this dentist now for a few years. I have to say the service from the ladies at reception is just brilliant. They’re always so polite, listen and want to help. I had an emergency app today booked yesterday and I really appreciated what HXD dental did to fit me in and get it sorted within 24 hours . My dentist Ben is great. Very patient given how much of a nervous person I am to treat. I’d never go anywhere else now !

Helly Ho ho

07:14 28 Jul 21

Amazing service. Wobbly tooth causing pain. In within the hour. Tooth out pain gone. Thank you Helen for sorting this. Thank you Ben for the above and beyond care given. Waiting area and treatment room spotless.

Ian Gerrard

18:22 25 Jul 21

Been with this practice for over 30 years. What a fantastic surgery and the staff are always so friendly and professional. Dr James Garside is a brilliant dentist and always takes pride in his work. Would recommend this dentist surgery to anyone! Thank you for all you've done for me 👍

Nichola Wallace

15:02 16 Mar 21

The practise is such a lovely welcoming atmosphere. I have really enjoyed having my treatments done here. I would 100 pwrvent recommend. I also had my teeth bonded by Ben and there everything I asked for so happy with the out come.

Sharon Murphy

17:08 22 Feb 21

Myself and my family have been patients at this practice for over 35 years. We have seen lots of changes over the years but you can always guarantee first class treatment. I broke my tooth during the first lockdown and called to see if they were seeing emergency patients. The receptionist I spoke to was lovely and very knowledgeable with advice on products I could purchase until they were back open. Once they opened, I was called to make an appointment. I was quite anxious going while the virus was still so bad but everything was organised brilliantly. The practice is always spotless, the staff are really friendly and make you feel at ease. I really can’t recommend them enough!!

Lois Dugmore

15:42 22 Feb 21

Couldn’t recommend this dentist more! The dentists, dental nurses and receptionists are all so welcoming and friendly and put you right at ease if you’re nervous. Treatment is carried out to an extremely high standard and they really look after you.

Callum Sefton

20:04 09 Feb 21

I visited Hunts Cross Dental Centre in back in June when the dentists reopened for the first time since the first lockdown. I spoke to one of the dentists a few times over the phone whilst they were closed due to having toothache and they gave me lots of advice to get me by until they could open again which was really helpful. The staff were absolutley brilliant when i attended for my emergency appoitment with the given circumstances and got me out of pain staight away. Cant recommend these guys enough!!

Lucy Ward

19:08 08 Oct 20

I have been going to Hunts Cross for my dental treatment for the past 8 years and could not recommend highly enough. Such a friendly, caring and professional team, I always feel well looked after, always welcomed with a smile, and most importantly the treatment I have received has been second to none. Having attended numerous other dental surgeries in the past when living in different places I have felt taken advantage of at times in terms of receiving unnecessary treatments and so on, but never by the team at Hunts Cross, who I have found to be completely dedicated and trustworthy. Since having my baby girl in February we recently visited for her first check up and was reassured to note that everyone present in the surgery, including front of house, was adhering to the latest COVID regulations. The place is always sparkling clean with hygiene measures fully maintained by both dentists and nurses alike. A resounding seal of approval across the board for HX Dental from myself and my family!

Susan Mason

15:11 22 Feb 20

My dentist is Joe Harvey a really lovely friendly guy who is always professional and efficient but takes time to listen and answer any questions I might have. The reception staff are also very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Simon Davis

19:16 18 Feb 20

Excellent. I was registered quickly as a new private patient, booked in for an evening appointment (that in itself is great - so handy for after work visits) and seen by the dentist and his team. All staff were very polite, friendly and professional. The equipment appears to be recent tech (e.g. digital X-rays) and everywhere was very clean, tidy and bright. I couldn't ask for anything else. Recommended for sure!

J Donnelly

16:20 14 Jan 20

I would not hesitate to recommend this dental surgery to anybody considering using the practice. All the treatment I have received here has been of the highest standard in a super relaxed atmosphere and the service from the reception team is fab, they are always pleasant and helpful.I have a taken out a dental plan that the centre organised and I highly recommend doing this as it more than pays for itself with the treatment it includes.

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How To Achieve Love Island Veneers In A Natural And Safe Way

30/01/2020

Creating your very own diamond smile.

It’s no secret that we find straight, unstained teeth attractive. Studies have shown that people with ‘perfect teeth’ are often perceived as being more fertile, successful and intelligent so it’s no wonder we find dazzling smiles so charming. This doesn’t come as a complete shock when 71% of Brits under the age of 30 believe well-kept teeth is the most attractive feature a person can have.

It’s not surprising when Millenials are faced with great smiles day in and day out on social platforms such as Instagram and more recently on our television screens, with Love Island contestants Connor Durham and Jack Fincham flaunting their Hollywood smiles that people are heading to their own villa and the cheap shores of Thailand to invest in a sparkling new set of teeth.

Many people looking to enhance their smile may have some reservations, and we encourage patients to ask questions and do their research prior to receiving any dental treatment. Keep reading to find out about the different dental procedures available, as well as the cost and implications that may come with achieving a new set of teeth.

If you’re looking to travel abroad

Thanks to heavily promoted ‘dental sun holidays’ in the media thousands of Britons are flying to holiday resorts such as Thailand and Turkey to undergo cosmetic dentistry. Some of the more popular procedures include veneers and composite bonding. It’s important when considering any form of surgery whether invasive or not that you do your research beforehand. Whilst there are many skilled dental practitioners abroad, the costs for this type of dentistry is like to be the same as prices in the UK, especially when you factor in travel costs and accommodation as lavish resorts, plus any returning trips for checkups and further work. This may be something to consider if your reason for having your cosmetic dentistry done abroad is to save money.

The prices for dental tourism may seem appealing however there may be consequences to making this decision further down the line. Dentists in the UK worry that veneers are not a one-time procedure and young individuals travelling across the globe are perhaps not considering this when choosing to go ahead with dental work in another country at a cheaper cost.

Many UK dental practices have patients looking for dentistry to be corrected following procedures abroad. Some may have poor quality veneers fitted and need replacements. There is no guarantee that dentists outside of the UK will complete high-quality, long-lasting work, instead, you might receive a rushed and undesirable result. Millennials and others looking to check-in abroad need to consider the fact that the NHS may not necessarily fix a problem and it could cost you more, in the long run, to pay private dentists or return to the country where the original work was carried out.

Is the procedure right for you?

We encourage you to speak to professionals ahead of making any decisions, especially for younger patients where perhaps a more conservative procedure to veneers would be appropriate. Whilst veneers appear to be all the rage at the moment, shaving down your natural teeth is a pretty big commitment, even more so when the veneers will need to be replaced several times.

There are also many different types of veneers to consider as well as the option of crowns and composite bonding. We advise taking the time to contact your dentist and book a consultation to discuss each procedure in-depth and decide which one would be the best fit for you. It will also depend on the desired look you wish to create as some prefer a more natural look whilst others have no problem showing off their new showstopping smile!

Composite bonding

Composite bonding is a fantastic, pain-free way of correcting decayed, worn, mildly crooked, spaced, misshapen or mildly discoloured teeth. It is a strong acrylic resin that is matched, sometimes in layers, to the shade and translucency of your natural teeth. It also has less initial cost than other treatments and is less damaging to your teeth when compared to veneers or crowns.

Think the ‘three B’s’ when it comes to composites – braces, brightening and bonding. Clear, cosmetic braces such as CFast or Invisalign are used to push the teeth into their ideal positions, a course of tooth whitening gel will lighten and freshen the natural shade of the teeth, then composite is bonded to any areas of wear, spacing or imperfect shape to create a beautiful, natural and harmonious result. Whilst composite bonding does not require any tooth preparation they are less durable than veneers and can stain over time, so, regular cleaning maintenance will be required. Generally, composite bonding can last up to 8 years with the correct care depending on diet and lifestyle choices such as drinking and smoking.

Search for composite bonding Liverpool today and book your consultation with one of our experienced and friendly dentists.

Veneers

Porcelain veneers have been available since the 1980s and have revolutionised cosmetic dentistry. However, it is really only in the last 5 years or so that they have caught the public’s attention with the advent of “make-over” television programmes. With traditional veneers, the procedure involves your dentist removing a small amount of enamel from your teeth in order to attach the veneer. An impression will then be taken of the slightly shaved tooth and a veneer will be crafted to be fitted at a later date.

It may take up to a month to receive to have your veneers fitted, so, in the meantime, temporary ones can be used. Shaving your natural teeth cannot be reversed, so it is important to consider all options before going ahead with this procedure and damaging your natural teeth. Again, although more durable than composite’s, lifelong up-keep is still required to keep your veneers looking their best and will also need replacing at some point.

We usually encourage younger patients to consider more conservative alternatives that are perhaps not as damaging to your natural teeth. If you are considering this option you can check out more information on how veneers are fitted here.

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