Dental FAQs

Message us on WhatsApp at 876-452-2847, or call any office line during opening hours. Your appointment is confirmed once our team confirms a date and time with you.

Call us first. We keep room for urgent cases, and if it happens outside opening hours, message the WhatsApp line and we'll guide you on what to do until we can see you.

A photo ID, your current health insurance card if you plan to use one, a list of any medications you take, and previous dental records or X-rays if you have them. Arriving about fifteen minutes early gives us time for your paperwork.

We discuss your goals and health history, then assess your teeth, gums, bite, jaw, and facial muscles. Digital photographs and full-mouth X-rays may be taken when clinically appropriate; X-rays are available on site and can be reviewed with you during the visit.

Yes. We're a family practice, from first checkups and sealants through to braces-age care, and we take extra time with nervous young patients.

Yes, we accept Sagicor, Guardian, and Canopy health cards at the office. Bring your current health card and photo ID. Coverage percentages and annual limits vary by plan, so message us on WhatsApp with your provider's name before your visit and we'll help confirm what applies.

Yes, we're minutes from the Ocho Rios resorts and cruise port, and we welcome visitors and returning residents for planned treatment as well as urgent problems. Budget to pay at the visit (cash or card): overseas dental insurance can't be swiped in Jamaica, though travel insurance often reimburses emergency dental care if you keep your itemized receipt. Message us on WhatsApp before or during your trip.

15 Harbour Street, St Ann's Bay, right in the heart of town. Use the directions link on our contact page if you're driving in.

Seven areas of dentistry under one roof: Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontic Treatment (root canals), General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Periodontal Care, Preventive Dentistry, and Prosthodontics, with 38 current service pages covering everything from checkups and cleanings to veneers, implant restorations, and dentures. Browse them all under Dental Services.

Every mouth is different, but published Jamaican private-clinic prices give you a fair picture: a dental exam runs about J$3,000–J$6,000, a routine cleaning J$5,000–J$15,000, a tooth-coloured filling J$8,000–J$25,000 per tooth, and a simple extraction J$6,000–J$20,000. Bigger jobs cost more, root canals run roughly J$25,000–J$80,000 depending on the tooth, and crowns J$60,000–J$120,000. These are market ranges, not fixed fees, because your exact price depends on what your teeth actually need. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll give you an exact quote.

Coverage varies by provider and plan. We accept Sagicor, Guardian, and Canopy health cards at the office; bring your current card and photo ID. The covered portion is submitted to your plan and you pay any remaining balance. Message us on WhatsApp before your visit and we'll help confirm what applies.

We accept cash and major credit or debit cards. We do not accept NCB KeyCards, American Express, or Discover. Larger treatment plans may be staged when clinically appropriate; ask our team about the sequence, timing, and current payment options before treatment begins.

Generally yes, especially for big-ticket work, dental-tourism guides estimate savings of 50% or more versus US prices. Many of our patients are visitors and returning residents; just know that US or UK dental insurance usually can't be swiped in Jamaica, you pay at the visit and claim reimbursement from your insurer afterward with your itemized receipt. Message us on WhatsApp before your trip and we'll give you an exact quote so you can plan properly.

Published Jamaican clinic prices put a single implant with crown at about J$250,000–J$500,000, and if you need bone grafting first, add around J$40,000–J$150,000. The final figure depends on how many implants you need, the state of your jawbone, and what's going on top, a crown, bridge, or implant-supported denture, so no honest dentist can price it without examining you. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll set up a consultation and give you an exact quote.

Plan for about three to six months from placement to finished tooth, the implant needs time to fuse with your jawbone, and up to a year or more if bone grafting has to happen first. Placement is done under local anesthesia, most patients report only minimal discomfort, and many are back to normal the next day with over-the-counter pain relief and an ice pack. We'll map out your personal timeline at your consultation.

For many people, yes, implants feel and chew most like natural teeth, they're the only option that preserves your jawbone, and with good care they can last decades, versus roughly 7–12 years for a bridge and 5–7 for dentures. They cost more upfront, but you skip the replacement cycle. The right choice still depends on your mouth, health, and budget, we're happy to lay out all three options honestly at a consultation.

Very likely, yes. Even where jawbone has shrunk away, bone grafting can rebuild it, it adds a few months of healing before the implant goes in. Candidacy is assessed with X-rays of your bone plus health factors like diabetes and smoking, and implant success rates run over 98%. Message us on WhatsApp to arrange an assessment and an exact quote.

Brush at least twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, and clean between your teeth once a day with floss or a water flosser. Depending on your needs, the dentist may recommend professional care every three to six months.

Common causes include receding gums, worn enamel, a cracked tooth, or decay. Occasional mild sensitivity can be managed with desensitizing toothpaste, but sensitivity that lingers or is sharp on biting deserves an exam.

Professionally supervised whitening is safe for healthy teeth and gums. We check your mouth first, fit custom trays so the gel stays off your gums, and manage any sensitivity along the way.

Around their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Early visits are short and gentle, and they make the dentist a normal, unscary part of growing up.

For an adult tooth: pick it up by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently if dirty, and try to place it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Then call us immediately. The first hour matters most.

It depends on your risk of decay and gum disease. Our digital X-rays use a fraction of the radiation of older film systems, and we only take them when they change what we know about your care.

No, bleeding when you brush or floss is the most common early sign of gum disease, along with puffy or receding gums, persistent bad breath, and loose teeth. Caught early as gingivitis, it's fully reversible with a professional cleaning and better home care; left alone, it can progress to periodontitis and bone loss around your teeth. If your gums have been bleeding for more than a couple of weeks, book a periodontal cleaning, don't wait for pain.

Consistency beats intensity: brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, clean between your teeth daily, go easy on sugary drinks, and see a dentist twice a year so small problems stay small. From there, whitening, bonding, or veneers can take a healthy smile the rest of the way, which is exactly the work we put our name on.