Welcome to Lodge House Dental
Lodge House is a private dental practice on Victoria Road, Chelmsford. We believe in creating a relaxed and friendly dental environment to ensure that you feel relaxed throughout your dental treatment, from the time you walk into our surgery to the time you walk out.
Our opening hours
The practice is open daily weekdays from 7.30 a.m.
- Monday7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Wednesday7:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Thursday7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday7:30 am to 2:00 pm
- WeekendWeekend opening hours are arranged by special arrangement for patients who are unable to attend during the normal working hours.
A small close knit practice
We have created a small close knit practice that has one dentist and two General Dental Council registered nurses. This small team enables us to form a close bond of trust between the patient and our practice.
During dental treatment the dental nurse is the treatment co-ordinator and any questions you may have regarding your treatment will be happily answered by the dental team.
V. Sanghera, BDS (London)
Vandeep Sanghera qualified as a dentist from Guy's Hospital Dental School in 1998 and has worked in private practice since 2003. He has a special interest in restorative dentistry, in particular management of nervous and anxious patients.
He is a member of the British Dental Association and a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD).
Nervous Patient Program
We have a nervous patient program and facility to have dental treatment using conscious sedation. We use the wand system for local anaesthetic injections, which is known for its comfort.
The Wand
The Wand looks more like a pen than a syringe. The flow of anaesthetic is computer-controlled by the CompuDent hardware, while The Wand is the handpiece that holds the needle. Operating together, they remove the possibility of the injection being delivered accidentally fast.
Numbing Gel
‘Numbing Gel’ is the patient-friendly name for Topical Anaesthesia. If you are phobic about dental pain, about needles or about injection, your dentist can apply numbing gel to your gums before the injection. This helps to reduce the pain of the needle as it enters the tissue.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry uses medication to put the patient in a very relaxed, dreamlike state whilst having surgery carried out. Sedation techniques will make you feel drowsy, but are different from general anaesthesia, which puts you into a deep state of sleep.
Distraction techniques
Distraction techniques are your dentist’s way of helping you relax in the practice. At the same time, they are also your dentist’s way of getting to know you as a patient. The better a dentist knows you, the more effectively they are able to treat you.
“He is such a friendly guy. He really put me at ease. I would definitely go to this dentist again and would recommend him especially to anyone nervous of dentists.”
General dental treatments
We do our best to ensure your dental care meets your individual needs and will discuss the proposed treatment options with you, giving you time to ask questions and consider the alternatives. For treatment we cater for all range of patients, from young infants to the mature.
All regular patients attend on a six monthly recall system in which they have their dental examination, X-rays if necessary and routine hygiene appointment. Our digital X-ray system is the best for diagnosis of oral disease and we have the privilege of using the latest dental laser for dental treatment.
Preventative dentistry
Early gum disease screening, mouth cancer screening, mouth guards and sports mouth guards, oral hygiene, dental sealants and fluoride treatments.
Restorative treatment
Fillings, inlays, dental crowns, dental bridges and cosmetic bonding.
Root canal treatment
Usually performed under local anaesthetic, to save the tooth so that it does not need to be extracted.
Baby and children’s teeth
Preventative dental treatment for children, including Myobrace treatment.
Dentures
Extractions
Snoring solutions
Patient education
Sensitive teeth, cleaning your teeth, dental erosion, gum disease and denture care.
Fees for our services
Our practice runs on a fee per item service. Our routine six monthly dental maintenance appointments are of fixed cost but treatment costs vary according to the needs of the patient.
Every patient is given an estimate before commencement of treatment. The cost of treatment can be paid by cash, credit card, cheques or standing order.
Please contact the practice on 01245 354 383 and our reception staff will be happy to give you up to date pricing.
Denplan
At Lodge House Dental we recommend that our patients use Denplan.
Our cancellation policy
We prefer to have 48 hours cancellation notice and failure to do so may result in a charge being made to the patient.
Testimonials
“He has a gentle and kind manner about him which I find very reassuring. He has also transformed the surgery into a calm and inviting place to be.”
“I have always found Mr Sanghera to be highly professional, totally honest and an excellent dentist.”
24 Hour Emergency Dentistry
We provide care out of hours in case of an emergency. If you have a dental emergency and need to see a dentist in Chelmsford, our dentist lives near the practice and is available on call.
Our emergency number: 01245 354 383 Please follow the telephone instructions.
Practice address
Victoria Road
Chelmsford CM2 6LH
Parking
We are located towards the Springfield Road junction of Victoria Road. There is parking for up to six patient cars on the premises. The other car park is conveniently located at the Riverside Leisure Centre and the retail unit opposite the leisure centre.
We are a member of the British Dental Association and of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD).