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Arnica Dental Care

Currently accepting new private patients and dentist referrals
Currently not accepting NHS patients

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Welcome to Arnica Dental Care

We are a private practice situated in Leckhampton in South Cheltenham. Established for almost 20 years, our friendly team of dentists, hygienists and dental nurses offer a wide range of dental treatment and care to local, regional and national patients.

Meet Lucy Conrad, the newest member of our clinical team. Lucy is a general dentist with over 30 years of experience, offering a range of treatments for our community of patients.

For patients who are nervous, anxious or dental phobic, we pride ourselves on minimising discomfort and anxiety using a combination of gentle dentistry and dental sedation. In the Private Dentistry Awards in 2017 and 2018 we achieved Runner Up for Best Treatment of Nervous Patients.

Dental treatments and services in Cheltenham

We provide general dental care for the whole family, cosmetic dentistry treatments, and restorative dentistry including single, multiple and all-on-4 dental implant procedures. We also offer emergency appointments.

Our treatments and services include:

  • General dentistry:
  • Dental check-ups, fillings, extractions, emergency appointments, X-rays

  • Cosmetic dentistry:
  • Teeth straightening with options including Invisalign aligners, traditional metal braces and ceramic braces. We also offer veneers and teeth whitening.

  • Restorative dentistry:
  • Single, multiple and all-on-4 dental implants

Our practice opening hours

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Fridays from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

How to reach us

Our practice is situated on a main road between Cheltenham town centre and the village of Leckhampton in South Cheltenham.

There are two free parking spaces available for patients with limited mobility on the forecourt directly in front of the practice.

There is also free on-street parking close by. We can be reached by bus from Clarence Street – get off at the third stop along Leckhampton Road. We are on the right-hand side as you walk away from town.

We also have a removable ramp to access the practice, but unfortunately there is no disabled toilet.

What makes us different?

  • 3D CBCT scanner 3D CBCT scanner
  • Dedicated treatment coordinator Dedicated treatment coordinator
  • Free on-street parking Free on-street parking
  • Nervous? Ask us about sedation Nervous? Ask us about sedation
  • Free Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi
  • Emergency appointments Emergency appointments
  • Award winning practice Award winning practice
  • We're accepting dentist referrals We're accepting dentist referrals
  • Over 20 years' placing dental implants Over 20 years' placing dental implants

Arnica Dental Care
Opening hours*

Monday8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday8:30am - 4:00pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

What makes Arnica Dental Care different?

Below are a few key things that make us unique.

Meet the team

At Arnica Dental Care, you're in safe hands, with our friendly, welcoming reception team and experienced clinicians.

  • Dentists
  • Hygienists
  • Dental Nurses
  • Practice

Eleanor Ledger

Dr. Eleanor Ledger (Ellie) qualified from Cardiff University in 1991 and spent her early career working in hospital dentistry, gaining a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1994.

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Gillian Kemp

Joining our practice in 2015, Gillian qualified in dentistry in 2002 and has membership of the British Dental Association and the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry.

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Goldie Songra

In 2004, Goldie qualified in dentistry from the University of Bristol. He then worked in primary, secondary and tertiary care and held posts in maxillofacial surgery, restorative dentistry and paediatric dentistry, at various hospitals. He also worked as a community dental officer in Bolton, supporting patients with dental phobia and additional needs.

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Lucy Conrad

Lucy Conrad is a skilled general dentist with many years of experience in treating patients for a wide array of dental and oral health conditions.

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Nicola Robinson

Nicola studied dentistry at the University of Birmingham, qualifying in 2007. She completed her vocational training in Hampshire, then started a DF2 position, working in the oral and maxillofacial surgery departments of both The Royal Berkshire Hospital and The John Radcliffe Hospital, whilst gaining Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty.

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Sarisa Martin

Sarisa studied dentistry at the University of Bristol, graduating in 2001. Since completing her vocational training in Herefordshire, she has worked in general practice, clinical fields and healthcare settings, including Community Dental Services, urgent dental care, gerontology, paediatrics, domiciliary care and special care dentistry.

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Emma Reeve

Emma graduated from the University of Bristol with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2010. She has a passion for helping patients improve their oral health.

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Jo Godwin

Jo joined Arnica in 2021 and qualified as a dental clinician in 2003, in Poznan, Poland. Since moving to Britain, Jo has worked in dental practices in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham and Monmouth, gaining experience in both NHS and private settings.

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Lesley Card

After joining the RAF, Lesley decided to train to become a hygienist. So, Lesley applied for, and was successfully awarded, a place in the RAF’s Institute of Dental Health and Training at RAF Halton, graduating in 1995. Lesley remained in the RAF for 11 years with postings in South Wales, Aylesbury, and Butnalso in Germany.

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Cloe Stewart

In 2021, Cloe joined Arnica, bringing with her eight years of experience of dental nursing, completing her National Examination Board for her dental nursing (NEBDN) Diploma in 2015. Since 2013, Cloe has nursed at Archway Dental Care in Dursley, where she gained experience as an implant nurse.

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Emma Llewelyn

Emma joined Arnica in 2021, having gained over 18 years’ dental nursing experience.

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Julie Webster

Julie joined Arnica in 2005, bringing with her a wealth of nursing experience, having qualified as a dental nurse in 1974. During her time as a dental nurse, Julie has attended numerous courses on oral surgery, implants and dental sedation.

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Alice White

Alice, who joined Arnica at the beginning of 2022, attended Bournside School where she gained 8 GCSEs.

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Cheyone Roberts

Cheyone took her GCSE’s at Barnwood Park and then went on to Gloucestershire College.

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Katie Midwinter

When Katie left school, she completed an apprenticeship in Business Administration and that’s where her career in administration began.

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Louise Nicholson-Smith

Louise joined Arnica in 2013 and has been instrumental in shaping the non-clinical aspect of how we look after our patients, referral patients and referral dentists.

Rachel Williams

Rachel Joined Arnica in 2018, bringing with her a wealth of dental knowledge from another private practice in Cheltenham.

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Susanna Marray

Susanna, our new Practice Manager, joined Arnica Dental Care in 2022.

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Branded treatments and services

Whitening can be an important part of a smile makeover. We always check the suitability of your teeth, as it may not be recommended for some patients with high sensitivity. It’s important to know that we may not be able to treat all of your teeth: whitening can’t alter the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, for example. Your dentist can explain and suggest any options open to you.

We do understand that some people really struggle with dental treatment. But we have lots of ways to help put you at ease. Please just tell us how you feel and what worries you, and then we can work together to decide on the right approach.

Generally we recommend twice yearly check-ups every six months. However, this varies on a case by case basis. Your Bupa Dental Care dentist will talk to you about when and how often we need to see you.

No, Bupa Dental Care practices are open to everyone. If you do have Bupa dental insurance, at selected practices we can guide you through your claim.

First, please check that our practice offers the services you’re looking for, then simply use the referral form on our contact page. Do feel free to give us a call and tell us what you’re looking for.

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Adult braces (Invisalign)

Virtually invisible, removable aligners that gradually straighten the teeth.

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Adult braces (cosmetic teeth straightening)

An orthodontic technique designed to discreetly straighten the front teeth only.

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Adult braces (orthodontics)

A traditional fixed teeth straightening treatment for adults.

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Adult braces (per arch)

Teeth straightening treatment for adults, which aligns either the upper or lower set of teeth.

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Adult check-up

An appointment for a dentist to assess a patient's oral health, including their mouth, teeth and gums.

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Children's check-up (age 6-15 inclusive)

The first dental examination a child will have with their new dentist, to assess their oral health (including two small X-rays, if clinically indicated).

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Children's check-up (under 5)

An appointment for a dentist to assess the oral health of a child under 5, including their mouth, teeth and gums.

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Children's examination (age 6-15 inclusive)

An appointment for a dentist to assess the oral health of a child aged 6-15 inclusive, including their mouth, teeth and gums.

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Children's examination (under 5)

The first dental examination a child under 5 will have with their new dentist, to assess their oral health (including two small X-rays, if clinically indicated).

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Complex X-ray

A panoramic image taken of the entire mouth, including the teeth, gums and jaw.

Dental bridge (3 unit)

A fixed technique for replacing missing teeth, which uses two crowns and a false tooth to fill an existing gap.

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Dental bridge ceramic bonded (per unit)

A fixed technique for replacing missing teeth, which uses ceramic material to anchor false teeth into the mouth.

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Dental bridge porcelain bonded (per unit)

A fixed technique for replacing missing teeth, which uses porcelain material to anchor false teeth into the mouth.

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Dental implant

A long-term solution for replacing missing teeth, by surgically fusing a crown or denture into the jawbone.

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Dental sedation for nervous patients

A treatment which helps extremely nervous patients to have treatment, by using a sedative to put them into a deeply relaxed state.

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Dentures (Full acrylic)

A removable set of acrylic false teeth, which replace all of the upper or lower teeth.

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Emergency appointment

An urgent appointment to relieve dental pain, or treat unexpected dental injuries.

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Hygienist appointment

A session with a dental hygienist to thoroughly assess a patient's oral hygiene and offer oral health advice.

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Hygienist appointment (with dentist)

A session with a dentist to give your teeth a simple clean and polish.

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Mouthguard for teeth grinding (bruxism)

An appliance typically worn in the mouth overnight, to prevent teeth grinding.

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Partial upper or lower denture (acrylic)

Removable acrylic false teeth which replace one or a few missing teeth.

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Root canal (back teeth)

A procedure used to treat an infection at the centre of a back tooth.

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Root canal (front teeth)

A procedure used to treat an infection at the centre of a front tooth.

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Simple X-ray

A digital image taken of the inside of the mouth, to help dentists diagnose any underlying problems with the teeth.

Surgical tooth extraction

The removal of a tooth which cannot easily be taken out by a dentist. This treatment is performed by a dental surgeon.

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Teeth whitening (at home kit)

A cosmetic treatment carried out at home, which bleaches the teeth to make them lighter and remove stains.

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Teeth whitening (in practice)

A cosmetic treatment carried out in practice, which bleaches the teeth to make them lighter and remove stains.

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Tooth crown metal (back teeth)

An artificial 'cap', made of metal, which is placed onto the back teeth to protect the tooth from further damage.

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Tooth crown porcelain bonded (back teeth)

An artificial 'cap', made of porcelain material, which fits over the tooth to protect or improve the appearance of the back tooth.

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Tooth crown porcelain bonded (front teeth)

An artificial 'cap', made of porcelain material, which fits over the tooth to protect or improve the appearance of the front tooth.

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Tooth extraction

The removal of a tooth from the mouth which can't be repaired.

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Tooth filling silver (large)

A treatment used to fill cavities in large teeth, where decay is replaced with amalgam to restore damage.

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Tooth filling silver (small)

A treatment used to fill cavities in small teeth, where decay is replaced with amalgam to restore damage.

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Tooth filling white (large)

A treatment used to fill cavities in large teeth, where decay is replaced with a tooth coloured material to restore damage.

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Tooth filling white (small)

A treatment used to fill cavities in small teeth, where decay is replaced with a tooth coloured material to restore damage.

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Tooth crown ceramic

An artificial 'cap', made of ceramic material, which fits over the tooth to protect or improve the appearance of the tooth.

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Composite anterior filling (1 surface)

A tooth coloured filling on the front teeth, used to repair decay, cracks or fractures of the teeth.

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New patient examination

The first dental examination a patient will have with their new dentist, to assess their oral health. (Two small X-rays included unless the patient has had them taken in the last 6 months, or they provide a previous set from another dentist).

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New patient examination

The first dental examination a patient will have with their new dentist, to assess their oral health. It may be necessary to take exploratory x-rays during this appointment, your dentist will advise you and these will charge in addition.

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Children's examination (age 5-16)

The first dental examination a child will have with their new dentist, to assess their oral health.

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Children's examination (under 5)

The first dental examination a child under 5 will have with their new dentist, to assess their oral health.

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COVID-19 safety tariff (where applicable)

The health, wellbeing and safety of our patients, their families and our people is our priority and always will be.

That’s why, following the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve taken the essential decision to put extra safety measures in place right across our practice, so you can continue to visit our dentists with the reassurance that you are secure and protected.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has always been worn by our clinical teams in the practice, but the new safety measures mean that our clinicians will now be wearing enhanced PPE to minimise the risk of cross contamination during treatment.

To ensure that each patient has the protection they need we have to apply a separate tariff for the enhanced PPE that is required for each dental treatment. The tariff will vary by treatment type – please contact your local practice for more information.

This is a temporary measure - we are committed to keeping costs to a minimum and hope to reduce this further as the cost for PPE reduces, or the need for enhanced safety measures decreases or are no longer needed.

Thank you for your understanding.

Bridges (per unit)

A bridge will be fixed to the natural teeth either side of your gap, spanning the area where your teeth are missing.

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Crowns

A crown, sometimes called a cap, fits on top of an existing tooth to restore the function, shape and appearance of a damaged tooth.

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