How can I make an appointment?
All you have to do is give us a call, tell us the date and time you intend to visit and it is all done. Alternatively, fill an appointment or contact form with the date and time details, and other relevant information. We will reach out to you with your appointment details.
How much does a consultation cost?
At total Dental Care Clinic, consultation fee depends on the problem you want to solve. Regular checkup and braces consultation have different costs for instance. All you need to know is that our prices are fair. Come with an open mind!
Can I get the cost of treatment before coming?
We don't discuss treatment costs, or anything related to finance before your first visit. It's important that the doctor sees the patient, assesses the problem and makes a proper diagnosis and treatment plan before discussing price. This is the standard protocol of our clinic.
Do you offer Insurance?
At the moment, we have a retainership agreement with some companies. We are open to collaborations with other HMOs in the future. We are arranging an insurance package for families. This will be available soon.
Where is the clinic located?
We are located Along Rukpokwu-Igwuruta Airport Road, By Greater Evangelism Headquarter Church, (Close to see for eye police checkpoint and salvation ministries), Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt.
How often do I visit the dentist
World Health Organization (WHO) recommends about 12-24 months for patients with low caries risk and good oral hygiene. For persons who find it difficult to keep rigorous oral hygiene maintenance schedule, it should be every 6 months. For heavy smokers and people with certain medical conditions that prevent them from properly brushing and flossing daily (patients with stroke or other neurological deficit), it can be as frequently as every 3 months.
Do I need to be referred by a doctor?
Not at all! You can walk into the clinic anytime you have a dental problem or you need any dental service. We also do accept referrals from doctors, pharmacies, lab scientists and any other referrer. We strongly recommend that you plan a periodic visit for routine checkup.
What payment options do you offer?
We accept cash, card, POS, direct bank transfer etc. We also accept instalments made in advance of treatment (when you don't have enough money to cover the treatment upfront), for elective procedures.
What should I do in case of emergency?
Call our line immediately and/or come to the clinic. Early diagnosis and treatment of any conditions, particularly dental trauma and pain, always yield better outcome.
It depends on the type of material used for the filling. Previously the gold standard was dental amalgam, due to decades of longevity. Nowadays there are many newer materials like composite resin and GIC that can be used for fillings without the attendant problems of dental amalgam. These fillings typically last somewhere between 3 to 10 years depending on the kind of material, the clinical expertise of the clinician and, probably, more importantly the maintenance of the filling by the patient.
It is good to know that these newer materials are very safe and have no deleterious effect on your health.
At Total Dental Care Clinic, be rest assured that we use only high quality materials for our fillings. Our dentists are well trained and experienced in the clinical procedures. You are in safe hands!
The short answer is none. All the major brands of toothpastes are perfectly capable of cleaning your teeth. However there are some special brands or products that have certain added agents that can be of help in some conditions, such as sensitivity, Bad breath and gum disease.
It is our advice that you pay us a visit, let the dentist have a look at your teeth and see if there is a special toothpaste recommendation for you.
Mild discomfort is not unexpected with tooth bleaching due to the reaction of the bleaching agent with your teeth, especially for patients with tooth wear lesions. The UV light that is sometimes used for the activation of the bleaching agent can also produce heat that may cause some irritation of the gum.
Whether mild sensitivity, pain or discomfort, we have modalities of managing such problems.
If you have phobia for dental clinic, there is no need to panic. There is a have a solution for you. We have a team of experienced staff that can allay your fear and get you ready for treatment. It helps to know that all our treatment procedures are completely painless as well.
In the event that counselling is not enough for you, we also offer conscious sedation services to allay your anxiety and prepare you for the treatment.
Pain alone is not a good reason to extract a tooth in this day and age. For a tooth to be extracted, it must meet some clinical criteria (indications), whichd should be determined after clinical examination by your dentist. Usually there are treatment options available for painful teeth, like root canal treatment (RCT), etc
Have more Questions?
We are happy to answer any oral health related questions you have.
