Welcome to Talbot Road Dental Practice.

Welcome to our practice where we look forward to providing you with high quality service and a commitment to preventative dental care.

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Coronavirus/Respiratory Infection Update April2025

Dentistry has been changed forever by Covid/ Respiratory Infection Prevention and Control requirements.

Thank you all for your continued cooperation and support.

If you are attending the Practice, you will be asked a series of triage questions over the telephone regarding your medical conditions, medication taken and given information regarding the changes we have made in the Practice to keep our patients and team safe. As ever, we are available over the telephone for advice during our normal working hours.

We kindly ask that any patients or visitors with respiratory symptoms- cough, cold, chest infection etc…rearrange their appointment for when they are well. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Patients and visitors to the Practice must follow social distancing guidelines as requested by the team.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to telephone us on 01639 882280. See our News Page and Social Media Channels for the latest updates.

Why choose us?

• Well Established • Professional Service • Relaxing Atmosphere • Award Winning

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Opening Hours

Monday- Thursday 9am- 5pm

Friday 9am-4pm

As an established dental practice, we are proud to have developed a reputation in our local community over the years for friendly, caring and high quality dental care that our patients can rely on and trust.

Clinicians

Mr Richard Courtney BchD(Leeds)2005 MFDS
Associate dentist
GDC Reg No 85470

Richard was born in Lancashire and qualified in Leeds 2005. He has worked in various practices and hospitals prior to settling in Swansea 2016. Outside of work Richard likes to explore the outdoors with his young family.

We provide all routine dental treatments such as check ups, scale and polishing, dental x-rays, fillings, white fillings, extractions, root treatments, crowns, bridges, dentures, mouthguards and Boutique Teeth Whitening.

We refer our patients to specialists for more complex treatments, for example, straightening teeth with braces for children (Orthodontics) and implant placement.

Why Denplan ?

Our experience show that the preventative approach to dentistry, that Denplan promotes, complements our own practice care philosophy. 

The benefits of Denplan

• Oral health advice - providing guidance on how to prevent dental problems

• Set payments - split by month, allowing you a clear view on your private dental care costs

• Regular check-ups - arranged trips to the dentist to keep your teeth and gums healthy

About Denplan payment plans

Denplan payment plans are provided by Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, the UK’s leading dental payment plan specialist. These payment plans take a preventative approach to dental care and, with their unique and wide-ranging support services, have been looking after dentists and their patients for over 30 years.

Denplan enables patients to budget for private dental care while taking a preventative approach to their oral health. As the only customer-facing brand in the payment plan market, Denplan is one of the most recognised in the UK.

Denplan customers receive the best possible service from a UK based call centre from the moment they join.

How does a Denplan payment plan work?

A Denplan payment plan is tailored to you. With a dental payment plan from Denplan, your dentist projects what treatments you are likely to need. The treatment costs are set out and you pay a monthly fee to cover the work.

As long as any previous work has been completed, you’ll be able to sign up.

On the first visit to the Practice, your Denplan Assessment, one of our dentists will examine your teeth to make sure you are dentally fit. There is a charge for the Assessment of £65, which includes any necessary x-rays. Your dentist will discuss the findings with you, set your Fee Band, and agree the contract. If the dentist finds that you are not dentally fit, they will provide a written treatment plan for the outstanding work to be completed privately before you join Denplan.

Denplan Care - Our Capitation Plan

Denplan Care is a really easy way to spread the cost of all of your routine treatment into affordable monthly payments, reducing the chance of receiving unexpected dental bills. This plan will cover your regular check-ups and hygiene visits with your dental team, as well as any restorative treatment you may need. Denplan Care can also include worldwide dental injury and dental emergency cover (Denplan Supplementary Insurance).

What is Denplan Supplementary Insurance?

As part of our Denplan payment plans, you can add worldwide dental injury and emergency cover for just 60p per person per month. So, whether you're abroad or more than 40 miles from your registered dental practice, you'll have the support you need.

Please visit www.denplan.co.uk for more information.

Routine and restorative dental care includes:

• Check-ups

• Hygiene treatment (including scaling and polishing)

• Dental x-rays

• Necessary fillings

• Preventative dental advice and therapy

• Any necessary extractions

• Periodontal (gum) treatment

• Crowns, bridges, dentures, inlays (excluding laboratory fees)

Denplan Care Monthly Fees 2025 (inclusive of Denplan Supplementary Insurance)

NHS

In addition we have a number of NHS places for children. NHS dental care is free for children up to 18 years old. 

Talbot Road Dental Practice is proud to support The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Dental CheckUp by 1 campaign.

Taking your baby to the dentist when their teeth first come through, or by the age of one at the latest, gets them off to a healthy start and accustomed to dental practice visits from an early age. A dental appointment by the age of one is an opportunity for parents to get valuable advice from the dental team. Your dentist will do their best to look inside the baby’s mouth but this may not always be possible.

What’s important is you get advice on topics such as:

• Brushing baby’s teeth

• A healthy diet

• Regular dental checks

At this age, understanding how to care for your baby’s teeth moving forwards is critical to their future dental health.

April 2025: We are currently at full capacity for children at the Practice.

Since 12th Feb 2025 accessing routine NHS Dental Care is via the Dental Access Portal - Digital Health and Care Wales https://dhcw.nhs.wales/product-directory/our-digital-services/dental-access-portal/

In the meantime, if you/your child are not registered with a dentist and you/your child are experiencing any urgent dental problems such as pain or facial swelling, then you should call 111 who can give advice and if required, you/they will be booked into an urgent dental appointment.

You can also visit the Oral Health Foundation (dentalhealth.org) for helpful information about looking after your child(ren)s teeth and gums.

We hope this information is useful. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

You don't have to brush all your teeth...
Just the ones you want to keep!

You only have two sets of teeth, which is why we stock a comprehensive range of dental hygiene products at reception. From toothbrushes to toothpastes and mouthwashes, our team will take the time to advise you on the best products for your mouth. Everyone’s oral healthcare needs are different, and they change over time. We can recommend exactly the products you need, and how to use them correctly, to keep your teeth and gums healthy. We often have samples available for you to try before you buy.

Whether you need to change your toothbrush, or you need specific sized interdental brushes or a prescription Fluoride toothpaste, you can restock at your visit, at a price that will keep you smiling! 

Are you looking to help your children with their tooth brushing?

We recommend a fun flashing toothbrush to encourage the little ones to brush for the recommended 2 minutes. Our kids brushing packs are only £2 and contain a flashing toothbrush, colgate 3+ toothpaste samples, brushing charts to fill in every day, stickers and Colgate Adventures in the Molar System leaflet for parents. We recommend that you watch the short video Journey to the Molar System, where kids learn how to take care of their teeth and protect the universe from the villainous Duke of Decay!

https://youtu.be/9t1BDCh0L_k

Appointments

Your need for a friendly, flexible, efficient service is our priority. Our dental receptionists are available by phone, or in person, to help you with any queries relating to your treatment, to arrange appointments or to help with administration. Appointments can be made either by telephone or in person. For your convenience, reception services are also available during our lunch hour, 1-2pm. 

If you are unable to keep an appointment, please give as much notice as possible - at least 48 hours please. This helps with the smooth running of the practice for the benefit of all patients. 

Recalls

Recalls are done in accordance with NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) guidelines.

We send reminders of your next dental check-up via email, text message or letter. Please update your contact details when you call or attend for an appointment and let us know your preference for recall method.

Helpful information for unregistered patients

Swansea Bay University Health Board does not hold a waiting list for NHS patients who are looking for dental care. We would advise that you contact a number of practices in your local area and if you cannot be offered an appointment straight away, ask to be put on their waiting list. There are no restrictions on the number of waiting lists that a patient can be on or any restrictions to where you attend, so if you are able to travel, you can put your name on lists out of your immediate area. Please search online NHS 111 Wales - Services near you for details of dentists in your area.

In the meantime, if you are experiencing any urgent dental problems such as pain or facial swelling, then you should call 111 who can give advice and if required, you will be booked into an urgent NHS dental appointment.

You can also visit the Oral Health Foundation (dentalhealth.org) for helpful information about looking after your teeth and gums.

Please use this form to get in contact with us. We are happy to answer your questions.

In an Emergency 

In case of a dental emergency during practice hours, please contact us by phone and we will arrange an appointment for you as soon as possible. Outside of opening hours, please phone the surgery and an answerphone message will advise you further.

The NHS out of hours service is the responsibility of Swansea Bay University Health Board-Neath Port Talbot Locality and it can be accessed by calling 111 or at www.nhsdirect.co.uk 

Swansea Bay University Health Board, Block A, Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot SA12 7BX Tel: 01639 683344

Talbot road dental practice

116 Talbot Rd, Port Talbot SA13 1LB

Facilities for the disabled

Any patient who has any mobility issue is encouraged to ring our DDA compliant doorbell at the practice entrance. Our team will be more than happy to assist you.

Our new reception area is fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. We also have a hearing loop at reception. 

We have a portable ramp which may help our disabled visitors access our practice. The downstairs surgery is fully accessible for wheelchairs. We have a widened surgery door, a wheelchair accessible waiting area and a disabled access toilet. 

If you have any worries or fears, please tell us about them so that we may help to allay them and make your visit to us as pleasant as possible