We will tell you when something can be watched rather than treated
Not every small thing needs filling today. Where it is reasonable to monitor, we photograph it, note it, and check it next time — and we tell you what would change that.
Every fee is on this page and quoted in writing before treatment starts. No treatment plan arrives as a surprise, and nothing is added without asking you first.
Nervous patients are genuinely welcome. Tell us when you book and we will allow extra time, explain everything as we go, and stop whenever you ask.
The Practice
What to expect.
Fees Published
Every price on the website, quoted in writing first
Nervous Patients
Longer appointments and no pressure, just say when you book
Same-Day Emergencies
Slots held every morning for pain
Digital Scanning
No impression trays for most work
Treatments & Fees
Every fee is quoted in writing before treatment begins.
New Patient Examination
$85Full assessment, photographs, x-rays as needed, and a written plan
Routine Check-up
$52Examination and any necessary x-rays
Hygienist Appointment
$68Scale, polish, and technique advice
Extended Hygiene
$95For gum disease, or a first visit after a long gap
White Filling
from $140Composite, colour matched
Crown
from $650Two visits, digitally scanned
Emergency Appointment
$75Same-day where we can, held open each morning
Whitening Consultation
freeAssessment and a quote, no obligation
We are a private practice. Payment plans available over three, six, or twelve months.
The Clinicians
Two dentists, two hygienists, and a practice that has been here since 1986.
Dr Amara Nkemelu
Principal DentistNineteen years in general and cosmetic practice. Special interest in nervous patients.
Dr Stefan Ruhl
Associate DentistRestorative and endodontics. The one to see for a difficult root canal.
Bethan Lowry
Dental HygienistPeriodontal care. Will teach you to floss properly whether you asked or not.
Joanne Pike
Practice ManagerRuns the diary, the payment plans, and everybody in the building.
What People Say
Dr Nkemelu told me a filling could wait and photographed it so I could see why. Two years on it still has not needed doing.
I had not been to a dentist in eleven years out of fear. They gave me an hour and did nothing but talk on the first visit.
The quote I signed was the amount I paid. That is apparently unusual and it should not be.
The Surgery
Two surgeries and a hygiene room.
Find Us
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 - 6:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 - 6:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00 - 6:00 |
| Friday | 8:00 - 6:00 |
| Saturday | 8:00 - 6:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Get in touch
Send us a message and we will come back to you. It reaches us faster than a phone call and nothing gets lost.
Parking
Free parking behind the building, off Ellison Street. We are two doors down from the hardware store.
Ask a Question
Not sure whether something needs looking at? Describe it and one of the clinicians will come back to you.
How to reach us
The form is the only way in, and it is the fastest. Everything sent through it lands with us directly and gets a reply.