Pain-free & Gentle Dentistry, and Implants
Open 8am to 8pm and Saturdays · Half-price new patient assessment · 0% Finance available
Latest dental procedures, instruments & techniques
Shirley Avenue Dental Care is committed to providing the highest standard of dental care using the latest treatments in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We offer a full range of services from early decay detection and oral hygiene maintenance through to advanced treatment such as root canal therapy, veneers and implant dentistry.
Free dental implant consultation
Having missing teeth can knock your confidence, as well as affect the way you eat and speak. Shirley Avenue Dental Care implants offer a long-lasting and discreet choice for replacing missing teeth. Visit our practice in Shirley, Southampton for a warm welcome and a non-judgemental conversation with our experts. They will help you to bring back your confidence and smile.
Looking after your child’s oral health too
Shirley Avenue Dental Care is proud to be a family friendly practice. We look after your child’s oral health as well as yours. We pay equal attention to a child’s physiology as to their psychology, making sure they don’t grow up afraid of dentists. Our practice is preventative based and we aim to keep teeth and gums in good health for a lifetime.
Smile with Confidence
Dental implants offer a long-lasting and discreet solution so you can chew naturally and enjoy the food you love.
Having missing teeth can knock your confidence, as well as affect the way you eat and speak. Whether you want dental implants, bridges or crowns an army of specialised technicians design and manufacture them specifically for you. We work with the UK’s top cosmetic dental laboratory to obtain the best materials and best craftsmanship.
The dental implant process is generally easier than removing a tooth. You should not feel any pain during the procedure.
Dental Implants are small titanium screws that are inserted into your bones by gently prying open the gum and drilling into your bone. Often a temporary crown, bridge, or denture may be placed at this stage until the gum and bone heal. Over the following months the bone fuses to the implant, making it a suitable fixture to attach a permanent crown, bridge, or denture, which is custom made according to your needs, preferences, and existing teeth. It may sound daunting but the entire operation is less stressful than a filling. Pay us a visit and discuss options available for you to fit your mouth, and your budget. Finance is available.
Are dental implants suitable for me?
On the whole, dental implants are suitable for the majority of patients – providing you are in good health. It’s important to maintain good oral hygiene after the procedure to help with the recovery process. If they aren’t cleaned properly, your implants can develop a coat of residue, much like plaque builds on our natural teeth. If this happens it could lead to gum infection, bleeding, soreness and discomfort.
Overall, strong healthy gums and jawbone are the main factors to take into consideration when we decide if dental implants are suitable for you.
What are the benefits of Dental Implant Surgery?
Among the many advantages to getting dental implants are:
Improved appearance. Dental implants look and feel more natural than dentures. Because they fuse with your jawbone, they become permanent. Eventually, you won’t even notice them.
Improved speech. Dentures can slip in your mouth, become loose, and make talking clearly very difficult. Dental implants, on the other hand, replace your teeth without requiring any sort of daily adjustments.
Improved comfort. Once you’re used to the feel of your new dental implants, they are naturally a part of you!
Easier eating. No more having to worry about not being able to eat your favorite foods! Since dental implants are fused into your jaw, they work just like regular teeth.
Working teeth are not affected. With a tooth-supported bridge, nearby healthy teeth have to be reduced to support your replacements. However, dental implants do not affect working teeth, improving your overall oral health. Plus, it’s easier to brush between individual implanted teeth.
Are implants safe and how long will they last?
Implants are a safe, well-established treatment. It’s probably true to say that implants, much like natural teeth, will last for as long as you care for them. How well you look after your implants – and whether you go for your regular maintenance appointments – will have the biggest impact on how long they will last.
If you don’t look after your implants they will develop a coating similar to what you get on neglected natural teeth. Left untreated, this can lead to gum infection, bleeding, soreness and general discomfort. You could get all these problems with natural teeth. If your implants are well looked after, and if the bone they are fitted to is strong and healthy, you can expect them to last for many years. However, just as with other surgical implants (such as a hip replacement) there is no lifetime guarantee.
What is involved in the fitting of a dental implant?
In a straight forward case the insertion of an implant will take around 15 minutes.
If necessary, it is possible to extract an existing tooth and fit your new implant immediately. This will however, depend on the tooth we are working on and the condition of your gums.
What if I have had issues with gum disease?
If you have suffered with gum disease in the past you may now have lower bone density. Don’t despair as there are a number of ways in which we could improve the situation.
Bone grafts and sinus lifts can both be used to help rebuild any missing bone. Do be aware though – if procedures such as these are required, healing will need to take place before your implants are fitted.
We also offer wrinkle softening injections (Botulinum toxin), dermal fillers for a full range of areas, lip enhancement, as well as apply chemical peels. Our skilful and gentle clinicians use the highest quality materials at reasonable prices. Visit us for a free consultation.
You are in Good Hands
Your first visit will be a calm and gentle experience. In our tranquil waiting room we will offer you a drink, ask you to fill a medical form and give you our price list. You will then meet the dentist and will spend time to get to know each other, so we can tell us your past experiences with dentistry and your thoughts and wishes for your teeth. We give you the time and space to express yourself and listen without judgment. Your dentist will then conduct a thorough examination of your teeth and take any necessary X-rays (with consent).
After your inspection, the dentist will use a mirror to show you the current condition of your mouth and explain any X-ray results. They will discuss the pros and cons of the treatment options available to you. You will have all the guidance and information you need to guide you to choose which option may be best for you. We use clear communication to enable you to make informed choices. When planning treatments, your comfort and the long term benefit to you is always our main concern.
Dr Kevin Gilmore
Principal Dentist & Dental Implant Specialist
Kevin had extensive post-graduate training in all aspects of routine and cosmetic dentistry and is highly experienced. He is regarded as a top five most skilled dentists by the prestigious nationwide dental laboratory ukdentech.com. Dr Kevin is originally from Co. Down in Northern Ireland. He studied at Liverpool University Dental School, graduating in 2002. He holds a masters degree in dental implants. He has excellent clinical skills and takes great pride in the quality of his work and his warm and friendly communication skills.
Prof Karin E Sisti
Dental Implant Specialist
Karin qualified in 1997 from UFMS-Brazil and her UK license is from the Royal Collage of Surgeon, London. She holds a PhD Degree in Dental Implantology and has 20 years of experience in routine and complex dental implant treatment. She has published award-winning research in stem cell therapy and implants and has worked as scientific post-doctorate researcher at Southampton University. She has excellent communication skills. As well as English, Karin speaks fluent Portuguese, Spanish and Italian.
Dr Mo Riaz
Dentist
Mohammed qualified from the Barts and London school of dentistry in 2012 and has over a decade of experience as a General Dentist. Following this he has completed membership exams with the Royal College of Surgeons and is currently undertaking formal postgraduate training in Orthodontics. Over the years Mohammed has lectured at both London and Oxford Deaneries, sharing his skills and knowledge as part of national training programmes. With a calm and gentle manner to put patients at ease, Mohammed is particularly fond of helping anxious patients overcome their fears with a range of techniques. He has a passion for Cosmetic Dentistry, particularly Composite Bonding/Veneers, Whitening, Crown, and Bridgework. Outside of Dentistry Mohammed enjoys following the ups and downs of Arsenal Football club, travelling, photography, and spending time with his young family.
Dr Sara Assarian
Dentist
Dr Suki Duggal
Dentist
Milena Taylor
Dental Therapist
Milena graduated dental university in her home country Bulgaria where she ran her own private dental surgery until 2019. Her English husband and she decided to permanently come back to the UK so their daughter could continue her education in a University in London. She is fully registered with the General Dental Council in the UK since 2012. Milena has a special interest in periodontology and successfully treated gum disease for over 30 years. She enjoys working with different patients and is compassionate towards solving their problems. She intend to expand her knowledge in periodontology by enrolling in a master course in the near future. In her free time Milena likes to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She loves skiing, hiking and listening to music. She speaks Greek, Bulgarian, English, Russian, and Spanish fluently.
Nidhi Malik
Dental Therapist
Nidhi undertakes all the usual hygiene services including cleaning and polishing teeth and bespoke home-care advice. She is trained to undertake fillings, whitening, children’s extractions and impressions. Nidhi is qualified from University of Portsmouth as a Dental Hygiene therapist and has been working with us since October 2016. As a mother of two young children, she is able to spend time building child’s confidence and dental health knowledge.
Anna Ortega
Dental Hygienist
Anna is one of our lovely and gentle dental therapists. She enjoys attending to the needs of our patients and has a charming and bubky personality that patients and staff warm too. She always gives a fantastic service and patients leave smiling. Anna is Venezuelan and she enjoys singing, dancing and beach walks.
Krystal Duty
Practice Manager
Krystal is our fantastic pracatice manager ensuring patient satisfaction is achieved, she prides herself in going above and beyond for her patients, staff and their needs. She has been with practice since 2016. Krystal joined as an experienced and qualified dental nurse but has full heartedly invested in the practice, which is evident in all she does. She has been the manager of Shirley Avenue Dental care since 2018 and has had a heavy hand in achieving the great service we are able to provide to our patients today. Krystal is also busy in her free time as she has two sons which she dotes on.
Melissa
Head Dental Nurse
Melissa is our qualified and dedicated head nurse; she has been with the Practice since 2016. She mostly works alongside our principal dentist Dr. Kevin Gilmore. She enjoys being part of the patient journey helping to achieve the desired result especially when she can use her experience of dental implants. Melissa is the queen of organising; she ensures that the nurses are prepared for the day ahead to provide a smooth experience for all. In Melissa’s spare time she is very social and enjoys spending time with her husband and day’s out with friends, to unwind she enjoys reading novels.
Bronte
Dental Nurse
Bronte is one of our trainee dental nurses, she has been with the Practice since 2022. She has fitted in well to the Shirley Avenue team. She enjoys the variety of treatments we offer and the rewarding outcomes for the patient. Bronte is a quick learner and very adaptable, patients like her polite and calming manner. When Bronte is not at work or college she enjoys studying, spending time with her partner and traveling.
Kaitlin
Dental Nurse
Kate is one of our qualified nurses that has joined the practice in 2022. She has previous experience and is knowledgeable in her role. She is proactive and always finding ways to help patients and staff alike. She has impeccable manners and a calm but confident approach, which puts patients at ease. Kate can speak Hungarian which is useful when translation is needed. In Kates spare time she enjoys time cooking for her partner, and spending time with her nephews in London.
Liwia
Dental Nurse
Liwia is one of our qualified nurses, she has been with the Practice since 2020. Liwia loves her job and her patients, you will notice she is always accommodating for the benefit of her patients and loves to see everyone smile. Liwia can also speak Polish, which is such a great tool to help communicate with our Polish community. In her spare time, she enjoys a good time with her friends, she enjoys dancing and spare of the moment plans.
Lourdes
Dental Nurse
Lou is one of our trainee dental nurses (Close to completion), she has been with the Practice since 2021. Lou enjoys being able to assist patients especially when they have different needs, she has a background in teaching and working previously for 111 which aids her role. She has a vibrant personality and loves to help. Lou is Spanish and helps translate for our Spanish patients, which is always useful. In Lou’s spare time she enjoys all things 70s, music, movies, and fashion, of she’s not enjoying any of that you can guarantee she is in the gym.
Magdalena
Dental Nurse
Magda is one of our assistant Head nurses and predominantly safeguarding lead. Magda has been with the Practice since 2020, where she has flourished into a lead member of staff. Magda can speak English and Polish which is a great for reassuring our Polish speaking patients. In Magda’s time away from work she is kept just as busy if not more with her son and daughter, weather that be park trips, forest walks or cinemas etc.
Niki Taylor
Dental Nurse
Niki has been working at Shirley Avenue Dental Care since 2015, not long after it opened. She’s a very experienced dental nurse, having qualified in 2000 after attending Portsmouth University. Whilst there, she gained both a Higher Education Certificate in Dental Nursing as well as the National Certificate in Dental Nursing. She has worked in general practice including ten years in the Special Care Dental Service, where she gained her reassuring chair side manor. During her time there she nursed for Sedation Clinics & General Anaesthetic sessions in Winchester Hospital as well as more routine clinics for patients with special needs. In her spare time she is kept busy with her lively four year old son as well having a keen interest in all things artistic including photography and has recently found a passion for cooking.
Shani
Dental Nurse
Zuhra
Dental Nurse
We speak English, Farsi, Portuguese, Cantonese, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Hungarian, and Hindi. We respect everyone’s beliefs and sexual orientation. We just want to keep your teeth healthy and our staff & clients happy.
Dental Plans to Budget Your Private Dental Care
- 10% discount on all routine treatment (excluding implants)
- Free routine x-rays
- Free Worldwide Dental A&E Insurance Cover
Our plans include first-class Worldwide Dental A&E Insurance Cover underwritten by Hiscox. This covers the cost of treatment for any accidental damage to your teeth, or needing a dentist in an emergency away from home, or outside of normal surgery hours.
Level 1
- just 71p per day
Level 2
- just £1.10 per day
Both plans give your two dental examinations a year and two X-Rays. Level 1 allows for two free dental hygiene visits per year, whereas level 2 offer four visit per year. Becoming a member is quick and simple. You can set up your monthly Direct Debit payment at reception or by getting in touch with the practice. Please note, a £8 registration fee will also be collected with your first month’s collection. No deposit is required to book. New patient assessment is £24.99 opening offer at ½ price. At reception one of our team will answer any further questions.
Half price new patient assessment - Only £74.99
Our state-of-the-art 3D scanner to allow us to assess your mouth better than using a standard X-Ray and exposes you to less radiation. We can see the number, position, and growth of all the teeth including those that have not yet surfaced or erupted through the gum. This can be particularly useful to check hard to see areas like wisdom teeth, or the development of a child’s jaw and teeth.
023 8077 4056
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 3.30pm
Saturday: 8am – 2pm
34 Shirley Avenue
Southampton
SO15 5NG
