Dr Nisha Sanghrajka is our popular Principal Dentist, with a warm heart and sincere care for our patients. Nisha enjoys all aspects of general dentist and is also very experienced in complex tooth extractions, including wisdom teeth. Nisha also provides facial aesthetic treatment for wrinkle correction and lip fillers. Hello I'm Dr Nisha Sanghrajka Managing Director Principal Dentist with an interest in Oral Surgery BDS (Brist ol ) MJDF RCS (Eng) GDC No. 178085 After graduating in 2009 from the University of Bristol, I have been privileged to have gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience in both general and hospital dentistry. I am therefore skilled in complex oral surgery, including the removal of wisdom teeth. Aside to clinical dentistry, I also work for the regulator of dentists in the UK (the General Dental Council) and as a Specialist Advisor for the Care and Quality Commission. I always strive to provide a caring, ethical and relaxed approach to your dental appointments, giving you an all-round positive experience. I am very proud to be the owner and registered manager of Sapphire Dental. Back to Team

Come and see our wonderful dental hygienist, Alice! We love having Alice in our team; she is a highly skilled modern-day dental hygienist whose aim is to ensure you leave with teeth feeling cleaner than ever and your gums superbly healthy! Hello I'm Alice Howarth Dental Hygienist BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene (Ports) GDC No. 282868 I graduated from Portsmouth as a Dental Hygienist with first class honours. Prior to this, I originally went to college in London to study media make up, and then used my knowledge of head and neck anatomy to help secure my dental nursing apprenticeship, which I completed in 2019. I enjoyed treating periodontal cases whilst at university, and continue to do so in my working career. I also enjoy teaching patients new ways of looking after their mouths, tailoring everything to help them find what works for them. In my spare time I enjoy walks in the countryside with my Labrador, Hunter, or days out with my nephew. I also enjoy baking, pamper evenings and shopping! Back to Team

If you have a dental emergency, please contact us to help you! We have emergency assessment slots reserved every day of the week and are happy to see both registered and non-registered patients to assess the problem area and plan treatment as required. We are open on Saturdays too for anyone too busy during the working week. Emergency Appointments Dental emergencies can happen at any time, our skilled and dedicated dentists are ready to help. We have emergency appointments available and we will try to accommodate you as soon as we can to get you assessed by one of our dentists. At your emergency appointment the dentist will carefully assess the area that is causing the problem and form a bespoke treatment plan. Please note this is an assessment appointment, if treatment is indicated then this may be carried out on the day, however in some circumstances a subsequent appointment may be required. If any treatment is carried out on the day additional fees may apply and your assessing dentist will discuss this with you before any treatment is carried out. Should you have a dental emergency outside of operating business hours please call 111. Book Now Chipped or Broken Tooth For chipped, damaged, or knocked out teeth and displaced crowns: Rinse your mouth with warm water to help relieve the pain. You can use a cold compress to reduce any swelling. Toothache A toothache can usually be a sign of dental infection. Gently clean and floss your teeth to remove any food that might cause infection and rinse with warm water. take painkillers, like ibuprofen or paracetamol (children under 16 should not take aspirin) try rinsing your mouth with salt water (children should not try this) use a pain-relieving gel for your mouth – this can be bought from pharmacies or supermarkets eat soft foods, like yoghurt or scrambled eggs, and try to avoid chewing with the sore tooth Wisdom Tooth Pain Impacted wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth or causes other dental problems, you may experience some of these signs or symptoms: Red or swollen gums Tender or bleeding gums Jaw pain Bad breath An unpleasant taste in your mouth Difficulty opening your mouth Implant Emergencies If you have an emergency with your implant we can schedule an appointment with our implant specialist. you may have difficulty chewing implant has come loose infection swelling pain or discomfort Abssess/ Infections Signs of a dental abscess include: intense toothache or pain in your gums redness inside the mouth, or outside the mouth on the face or jaw sensitivity to hot or cold food and drink in the affected area a bad taste in your mouth difficulty opening your mouth and chewing food a swollen face or jaw a high temperature Lost Filling/Crown A lost filling or crown can be painful because the exposed tooth tissue is often sensitive to temperature, pressure or air. If you lose a crown, put it in a safe place and make an appointment to see your dentist as soon as you can. Don't wait too long.

Sapphire Dental, located inside Sainsbury's Watchmoor Park, is a family-run independent dental practice which places patient care and comfort as a top priority. We provide ethical dental treatment, and enjoy allowing plenty of time for discussions with our lovely patients about their dental care! ABOUT SAPPHIRE DENTAL Sapphire Dental is owned by Manoj Tank and Nisha Sanghrajka, who took over the running of the practice from Centre for Dentistry in June 2020. Manoj is a Specialist in Periodontics and a dental implant surgeon, whilst Nisha is a general dentist with an interest in facial aesthetics and oral surgery. Both Manoj and Nisha qualified as dentists from the University of Bristol in 2008 and 2009 respectively, and are married with two sons and a daughter. Sapphire Dental has a patient-centred ethos whereby our team of clinicians ensure we take time to listen to your needs and help guide you towards stable dental health and a smile you can have confidence in. Conveniently located within Sainsbury’s Watchmoor Park, we are easy to find with free car parking and extended opening hours, including appointments available on evenings and weekends. Our team provides a full range of dental treatments including advanced treatments such as Invisalign, dental implants, specialist gum disease clinics and wrinkle correction. Patient safety is our priority, and we continue to work with enhanced cross-infection control, personal protective equipment and state-of-the-art air filtration to look after our patients and team. Meet Your Team

It is not uncommon to feel nervous or anxious when visiting the dentist. Our team at Sapphire Dental are very used to treating anxious patients. We give plenty of time to discuss any concerns and are always happy to listen to our patients to ensure we can do anything we need to make your visit to us as comfortable as possible. Dealing with Dental Nerves and Anxiety Are you nervous or anxious about visiting the dentist? If you sometimes feel nervous or anxious about visiting the dentist, don't worry! You are not alone. Many people can find visiting the dentist overwhelming and can prevent you from maintaining your oral health and stopping you from having the smile you deserve. It is important to have regular dental visits to look after your overall oral health. How can we help? Our dentists our friendly, patient and understanding. Our team are very experienced in dealing with patients that find it difficult when sometimes nerves take over. Don't be afraid of informing the dentist about how you are feeling, they will listen to you and will try their best to accommodate your dental needs. How to prepare for your appointment? Preparing for your trip to the dentist is never easy especially if you are having treatment. We are here for you! Our dentists will answer as many questions as they can for you to help you have an understanding of what is going to be carried out at your appointment.

As soon as your baby's first tooth erupts through into the mouth, we encourage you to brush it with soft manual toothbrush with just a smear of 0-3 years toothpaste. By the age of 3 all their baby teeth should have erupted, but your child will continue to need your help with brushing until at least the age of 7 or 8. Brushing from 1st Tooth to 5 years 3.Don't rinse! Spit out the toothpaste . For babies, wipe away excess toothpaste from face and lips 2. Start with fluoride toothpaste with at least 1000 ppm fluoride. For best protection against tooth decay, use a toothpaste that contains between 1350 and 1500 ppm fluoride toothpaste 1.Brush every surface twice a day, in the morning and last thing at night. Adults: begin brushing when the first tooth appears, and continue brushing your child's teeth until the age of 7. Adults need to ensure the correct amount of toothpaste is used and that children do not eat or lick the toothpaste Lay them on their back Sit them on your lap Stand behind them and brush Different brushing positions be sure to brush every tooth Remember, you only need to press the brush head gently to teeth How to brush: Step-by-step With an electric toothbrush, there is no need to scrub . The brush does the hard work, so you don't have to. Gently hold the brush over each tooth surface - front and back - for a moment before moving on to the next

Here at Sapphire Dental, we provide the world-famous Invisalign teeth straightening treatment, and have had wonderful results over the past few years! Invisalign Straightening Book a Consultation Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment using a series of clear aligners to move teeth into position. Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, clear, plastic aligners that cover your teeth and move them gently into position. They are clear and less noticeable than traditional braces, and can be removed for cleaning your teeth, eating and drinking. Invisalign 3D scanning technology is used to assess and plan your clear aligner treatment. The unique ClinCheck software allows you to see how the series of aligners will move your teeth into their projected position, so you can see how your teeth will look before the start of treatment. Once finalised, the scans are sent to the laboratory to make your clear aligners. You will return to collect your aligners and be given instructions on use. You wear each set of aligners for a minimum of 22 hours a day for 1-2 weeks, until they become ‘passive’, before moving on to the next aligner in the series. Regular reviews and sometimes attachments are needed to ensure the appropriate placement of controlled movement on the teeth. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign not only controls the amount of movement per aligner, but also the timing of the movement. This results in an efficient force delivery system that moves teeth into the desired prescribed position. Typically, Invisalign treatment can take between 6 and 18 months, with the fee ranging from £3500–£4500 depending on complexity. This fee can be spread over 12 months and includes retainers to hold your teeth into position and teeth whitening at the end of treatment. Kavita Malkan offers Invisalign straightening at Sapphire Dental; book a free consultation to find out your options. Back to Treatments

It is normal to have lots of questions about your teeth and gums, as well as any proposed treatment. We welcome this at Sapphire Dental because we believe it is very important that our patients fully understand what is going on in their mouths and what treatment may involve. We've listed some FAQ's to help with this too. Frequently asked questions What happens at a New Patient Check-Up? At your New Patient Examination your dentist will carry out a full examination of your mouth, gums and teeth which included 2 x-rays. Additionally, an oral mouth cancer screening is carried out at every check-up which is a crucial step in early detection and prevention. Can I still claim on my dental insurance if I am on your membership plan? Joining our membership plan does not effect most insurances, many of our patients receive a statement on request after treatment has been carried out which allows them to forward it on to their insurance provider. (please check with your insurer) What is the best membership plan? Both of our membership plans are very beneficial but every patient is different, your dentist will be able to recommend the plan to suit your dental needs Can I finance my treatment? Finance is available once your treatment plan has been created by your dentist. Its quick and easy please find the link under Fees on our home page I'm a nervous patient and need to visit the dentist, what can I do? We have a lot of experienced dentists who deal with nervous patients everyday. We have lots of ways to put you at ease. Please let us know if you are nervous and we will work with you to ensure you have the best experience with us at possible. Can I see another dentist if my dentist has limited availabilty? It is possible to be seen by another one of our dentists if they have limited availability, we try to keep you with your same dentist for treatment as mostly your dentist creates your treatment plan. On some occasions other dentists may carry out treatment. What happens if your closed and I have a dental emergency? In the event of a dental emergency when our practice is closed, please call 111 immediately. Rest assured, we will make every effort to get you seen by the next available dentist as soon as possible. Our priority is to address your urgent dental needs promptly. However, if you have a preference for your own dentist, please inform us, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Your comfort and care are our utmost concern, and we strive to provide the best possible service even during emergencies.

We love seeing our children patients visit us! We've seen so many children grow up over the last 13 years and the key has been making their visits good fun! Making brushing fun for children Here are tips to make brushing time easier 1 Sing your child's favourite song or play your child's favourite tune This can distract them during brushing and make it a more pleasant experience 4 Use play to get your child to open up Don't force, but encourage them by pulling funny faces. Each time they open up, brush a few more teeth 2 Lead by example Brush your teeth with your child to show how brushing is done, then take over towards the end. This will ensure your child's teeth are thoroughly brushed and that they do not swallow the toothpaste 5 Use lots of cheers Give praise and encouragement, especially for good behaviours like opening their mouth and allowing you to brush 3 Don't be afraid to hold them If they move their head away from the brush, try sitting them on your lap and gently hold their forehead 6 Some brushing with fluoride toothpaste is better than none Stay positive, don't give up, and remember you are not alone!

There are times when you may need to reschedule an appointment with us for good reason. We have a cancellation policy in place to reduce last-minute cancellation of appointments. Cancellation Policy Practice Policy for Collecting Fees Scope This policy relates to all fees and charges payable by any patient who uses the services of this practice. This includes money owed for check-ups, examinations, preventive advice, treatment with the hygienist and all treatment provided by a dentist. All treatment is on a private basis The practice will at all times seek to be sympathetic to and understanding of each patient’s financial circumstances. Action to enforce settlement of debt for outstanding fees and charges will be taken in respect of all current and former patients who have failed to pay any outstanding charges. Fees All fees for treatment provided should ideally be paid before leaving the practice. If the patient has an outstanding amount owing to the practice at the time of their next appointment, the practice may request that the account is settled before they can receive further treatment at the practice. If the patient does not settle their account, the practice may refuse treatment until all outstanding amounts are paid. Missed Appointments If a private patient fails to attend an appointment or cancels without reasonable notice, the practice may ask the patient to pay a deposit on all further appointments. Following the patients first missed appointment; the patient will then have to pay a deposit prior to booking every subsequent appointment. This is will calculated as £1 a minute, and a minimum of £30. If the patient fails to attend for a routine check-up or hygiene appointment and is a ‘Privilege Plan’ patient they will lose these benefits from their plan. This information is included in our practice information leaflet. Debt Collection All outstanding debts will be pursued. Patients will be sent written notification that their debt remains outstanding and given every opportunity to pay the fees due. Only as a last resort, this practice will pursue patients for debts owing by using a debt-collecting agency. To ensure that this practice does not breach its duty of confidentiality, we will only disclose lists of debtors to debt collection agencies in order to recover our debts and will not disclose this information to any other third party. Payment methods This practice accepts all major debit and credit cards excluding American Express. We do not accept cash/cheques. This policy and relevant procedures will be reviewed annually and are due for review on: 04/12/2024 or prior to this date in accordance with new guidance or legislative changes.

We always say that one of the biggest compliments our patients can give is via word-of-mouth recommendations to others! We love to reward our 'recommenders' and 'recommendees' with a £5 credit towards dental treatment or oral hygiene products. Referring Dentists Click Here We welcome referrals for Specialist periodontal therapy and complex dental implant treatments REFER A FRIEND AND BE REWARDED If you are a registered patient and refer a friend, we will credit you both £5 to use towards treatment or oral hygiene stock items. *Please note patients will receive their reward after their friends have attended their first appointment* *Applies to New Adult (18+) Patients Only Registered Patient's First Name Last Name Email Phone Referred Friend's First Name Last Name Email Phone I have obtained permission from my friend to send their details to you. Submit Form Thanks for referring your friend. We'll get back to you soon.

Come and see our dental hygienist team! Having a professional cleaning treatment is highly recommended so that we can clean the areas you are unable to reach, to help prevent dental decay and gum disease problems. We can also help you tweak your cleaning routine at home to optimise your plaque control for long-term prevention. Airflow Services Airflow® Hygiene Treatment with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) Gentle. Effective. Advanced Dental Cleaning. Airflow® is a revolutionary dental hygiene treatment that combines air, warm water, and fine powder to provide a comfortable and highly effective cleaning experience. Unlike traditional scaling and polishing, Airflow® uses advanced technology to gently remove plaque, biofilm, and surface stains—making it ideal for patients looking for a faster, more comfortable hygiene visit. What is Airflow® with GBT? Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is an 8-step protocol developed by EMS (Electro Medical Systems), designed to remove harmful biofilm—the sticky layer of bacteria that causes tooth decay, gum disease, and inflammation. At the heart of GBT is Airflow® technology, which uses a combination of air, warm water, and erythritol powder to remove plaque and stains painlessly and efficiently. Unlike traditional cleaning methods, GBT allows us to target and remove biofilm with precision and minimal discomfort, improving patient outcomes and comfort . Key Benefits Pain-Free Cleaning: No scraping or harsh vibration—perfect for patients with sensitive teeth or anxiety. Deep Yet Gentle: Reaches areas traditional cleaning tools can’t, including below the gumline. Instantly Brighter Smile: Removes surface stains to reveal a cleaner, brighter smile in one visit. Fresher Breath & Healthier Gums: Helps reduce bacteria that lead to bad breath and gum issues. Great for Orthodontic Patients: Easily cleans around braces and fixed appliances. Who Can Benefit? Airflow® is suitable for: Routine hygiene appointments Patients with sensitive teeth Those undergoing orthodontic treatment Implant maintenance and peri-implant care Smokers or heavy tea/coffee drinkers Book Your Airflow® Cleaning Today Experience the next generation of dental hygiene with Airflow®. At Sapphire Dental, our team are trained in the latest Airflow® technology to ensure your cleanings are as comfortable, effective, and refreshing as possible. Contact us today to schedule your Airflow® hygiene appointment and leave with a smile that feels as good as it looks. Before Enquire Now After Back to Treatments