The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Community Health

Going to the DentistAn information guide

Barnsley Community Dental Service

Going to the Dentist

Why do I need to visit the Dentist?l Your dentist looks after your teeth and gums. l You need to visit your dentist at least once

a year or when your dentist tells you to. l If you do not have a dentist, you or your friends

or family can ring Barnsley Community Dental Service on (01226) 433101 where a list of NHS Dentists are available.

What happens when I visit the Dentist?l Your dentist will put a small mirror in your mouth

to look at your teeth and will give you advice about your dental care.

l Your dentist may need to clean your teeth.l If there are holes in your teeth the dentist

may fill them.l Sometimes your dentist may take a tooth

out if it is really bad.l You may need a denture to replace the tooth.

Dentures are sometimes called ‘false teeth’. l A Dental Nurse helps the Dentist when he is looking

in your mouth. The Dental Nurse will look after you and answer any questions if you are worried.

Going to the Dentist

How to look after your teeth l Brush your teeth twice a day with

a fluoride toothpaste.l Drink milk or water between meals

or tea/coffee without sugar.l Eat less sugary food like biscuits,

chocolate and sweets.l Don’t eat sugary snacks between meals.l Don’t add sugar to tea and coffee.l Don’t drink too many fizzy drinks or fruit juice.

The Dentist or Dental Nurse can tell you how to look after your teeth and how to brush them well. They can tell you about the best things to eat and drink to keep your teeth healthy.

Going to the Dentist

All about you Most people are worried about visiting the Dentist.Please tell us about yourself so we can help you.

What is your name?

How old are you? (optional)

What are you worried about? (please tick) The dentist touching you Noise Smell Taste Pain Dental Chair Moving

Do you have any hobbies or interests?

Produced by Barnsley Community Dental Service in conjunction with Barnsley Integrated Learning Disability Service. August 2011. Revision due August 2013. Version: 1.0.©The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust 2011. All rights reserved.

How to contact usBarnsley Community Dental ServiceNew Street Health CentreUpper New StreetBarnsleyS70 1LPTelephone 01226 433101

Opening HoursMonday & Wednesday 8.45am to 12.30pm 1.15pm to 5.00pm

Tuesday & Thursday8.45am to 12.45pm 1.15pm to 5.00pm

Friday8.45am to 12.30pm1.15pm to 4.30pm

Out of Hours Patient Contact Details NHS Direct 0845 46 47Rotherham Hospital 01709 820000Barnsley District Hospital 01226 730000Doncaster Royal Infirmary01302 366666

Rotherham HospitalHealth Info Telephone 01709 427190

SwitchboardTelephone 01709 423200

If you require this document in another language, large print, braille or audio version, please contact Patient Information on 01709 424281.

LS 14 08/11 V1 WFO

Sustainable Forests / Low chlorine

Rotherham HospitalMoorgate RoadOakwoodRotherham S60 2UD

Telephone 01709 820000www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk

Den

tal S

urge

ries