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Our why

Hi, I’m Jas Sandhu from the High Street Dental Practice.

For the last 25 years and counting, dentistry has been my vocation. I also have an avocation, which is to do things that matter. For the causes I believe in, for my family and for myself.

We have a saying at our practice which goes like this:
“Be true to our members, our community and ourselves”.

The way we do this is to focus on time and communication. Firstly, time. Whether you’re calling us on the phone or you’ve come in to see us, we do not rush you and we don’t rush ourselves. And secondly, communication: we listen – we don’t interrupt. We also explain exactly what treatment you may require and answer what we consider to be three of the most  important questions:

Will it hurt?
How much will it cost? And
How long will it take?

Of course, there are others, and we make sure that we address them all. After all, the fewer unanswered questions there are, the more relaxed you’re likely to feel.

So, if you were to ask us why we do what we do, the answer is:

By looking after your mouths, we want to leave you, our members, feeling better about yourselves. Because that’s what makes us feel better.

We’re really fortunate to get lots of nice testimonials, and I’m really grateful for every one of them. But I have a favourite. It’s from a girl called Abigail who was about 14 at the time. Abbie had seeing us for about 4 years and she was very, very nervous to start with. But, whenever she needed any treatment, we took our time. Always making sure to explain what we were doing and letting her know that she was always in control. If she wanted me to stop, I’d stop! And, slowly but surely, her confidence grew. Eventually, she even had her teeth straightened by Alex Cash, our orthodontist. Now she now looks forward to coming to see us.
What she wrote was: “they make you smile”.

And that’s what we really want to do. Spread smiles.

Baby Teeth For Life?

In the last few years, stem cell therapy has become one of the most exciting discoveries in medicine.

Scientists say, stem cells may be used to replace or repair damaged cells, and have the potential to drastically change the treatment of conditions like cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and even paralysis.
So, what are stem cells?
Stem cells are those cells in our body that have the ability to change into all other cells, tissues organs and bone.
Did you know that our teeth have a reservoir of stem cells?

In 2003, scientists discovered stem cells in the pulp tissue that lives within our teeth. The best supply being in our baby teeth.

To say that we are excited about this is an understatement. This is why we are so pleased to have joined forces with Future Health BIOBANK. They are global leaders in the collection and storage of stem cells from human teeth for treating a variety of diseases.

Job loss threatened for Tooth Fairy
So, if your child has a wobbly baby tooth, rather than giving it to the tooth fairy, why don’t you call us for more information about how we can help protect their future health?

Disclosure: The High Street Dental Practice receives £250 for every one of our members who decides to store their teeth with Future Health BIOBANK. We will be passing every penny to Jigsaw 4 U.

National Lottery Great Olympic Run

Our very own Debbie Topley, Associate Dentist here at the High Street Dental Practice, has been chosen by ballot to run 5 miles around the Olympic village. There will be 5000 people taking part in the run on Saturday 31st March.
The race will end within the walls of the magnificent stadium where she will receive a medal for her efforts. All proceeds go towards the National Lottery Olympic Fund.
Good luck Debbie from all of us.

Be true…Iva

Once again Iva is using her new found love of keeping fit to help others. Following our philosophy of “Be true to our members our community and ourselves”

After a 45 minute kettle bell circuit training class, which apparently was just for fun, Iva undertook a three mile run in aid of our Charity of the month “Young Epilepsy”

Well done Iva.

What will Iva be doing next? Any suggestions to betrue@highstreetdentalpractice.com

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What our members say…

I used to hate going to the dentist but at this Dental practice they make you feel so relaxed and that you are the only person that is important. There is a great feeling when you walk in and everybody is very friendly. I would recommend anyone to try this dental practice.
Carol A
This dental practice has given me the confidence to go to the dentist and enjoy the experience. I used to hate going to the dentist but at this practice they not only make you feel comfortable and relaxed they are also very friendly and helpful at any time whether an emergency or regular appointment and I would recommend them to anyone.
Carol A
I have been living in East Grinstead for over 10 year now and have tried all the practices in the town and none has provided me with the quality of care, attention and professionalism of a good dental practice until I found The High Street Dental Practice. Friendly, caring, excellent & efficient staff all round. Well done! Keep it up
Dax F
Very good dentists – the best!! Very helpful and gentle at High Street Dental.
Jane K.
Always friendly and even if you’re a wimp like me going to the dentist is not too scary !
Anne J
The High Street Dental Practice is the best dental practice ever – I am sure of it!
Valerie B
I love this dentist as I have a fear of visiting such places but they are really friendly and reassuring here and met my requests with good humour so I no longer dread going.
Janet C