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Bupa Dental Care Ballymena

Accepting dentist referrals only

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A warm welcome to Ballymena Specialist Dental Clinic

At Ballymena Specialist Dental Clinic, we offer a range of NHS and private dental treatments and services on a referral basis, including oral surgery, dental implants and dental sedation.

We accept self-referrals for dental implant treatment, which means you don’t need to be referred to us by another dentist for implants. We also offer direct access hygiene appointments.

About Ballymena Specialist Dental Clinic

The majority of our patients are referred to us by other dentists and we currently have over 300 dentists who refer to us across County Antrim, the rest of Northern Ireland and even Eire. So you can rest assured your patients are in safe hands.

We’re the sister clinic of Fortwilliam Specialist Dental Clinic in Belfast. They offer similar services to us, although we have our own dentists and specialists at the practice who are experienced in oral surgery and periodontics.

We’re also proud finalists of the Irish Dentistry Awards 2020, where we were shortlisted for ’Best Referral Practice’, ‘Best Treatment of Nervous Patients’ and ‘Best Team’.

Our dental referral services

We offer a range of treatments and services for referred patients, including oral surgery, dental implants, root canal treatment, gum treatment and dentures.

Our practice has two fully equipped surgeries, as well as a dedicated imaging suite, which includes a CBCT scanner and intraoral scanning. We can also take panoral radiographs.

If you’d like to know more about our referral services, we’d be happy to show you around the practice and introduce you to the team. Information for referring dentists

We understand that referring a patient to another dentist is a big decision. That’s why we only offer treatment options relevant to your referral request.

What’s more, our referral process is simple and straightforward. We’ll keep you informed at all times, from the moment your patient enters our practice, right through to when we return them to your care. We’ll also promptly send you all the necessary paperwork.

Dental implants in Ballymena

We’ve been providing dental implants as a solution for replacing missing teeth for 20 years. As well as treating patients from the local area, people have travelled from Eire and wider parts of Northern Ireland to restore their smile at our clinic.

We accept self-referrals for dental implant treatment, so if it’s something you think you might benefit from, please do get in touch. We can arrange an initial consultation to assess your case, explain how implants are fitted and recommend a bespoke treatment plan.

Sedation available for nervous patients

If you’re nervous about dental treatment, our qualified nurses can provide intravenous and oral sedation to make your experience more comfortable. We also have dedicated recovery rooms where you can relax following your treatment, while you wait for the effects to wear off. If you’re particularly nervous about visiting us, please get in touch. We’ll be more than happy to talk you through your options.

How to find Ballymena Specialist Dental Clinic

Our practice is in a quaint grey stone Victorian building with a gabled roof. We’re on the corner of George Street, clearly visible from the mini roundabout outside the Adair Arms Hotel. Ballymena Train Station is an eight-minute walk away and we’re a one-minute walk away from a bus stop that leads to all main routes.

If you’re driving to us, there’s free on-street parking outside the practice and further down George Street. We’re also wheelchair friendly.

Implants at Ballymena Specialist Dental Clinic

If you have one or more missing teeth, and are looking for high quality, long-lasting and discreet treatment, our clinicians are experienced in placing dental implants. Dental implants can last as long as your natural teeth if you care for them properly. Tailored to your smile, each dental implant is carefully created bespoke to you. Get in touch with us to find out if implants are right for you.

What makes us different?

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  • dental-scanner-image 3D dental scanner
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How to find us

Based in Manchester’s iconic St Ann's Square, just a 10-minute walk from Metrolink tram services.

Bupa Dental Care Ballymena
Opening hours*

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

Our practice is closed everyday between 1pm and 2pm

What makes Ballymena Specialist Dental Clinic different?

Find out what makes our practice unique.

  • Dentist
  • Hygienist
  • Dental Nurse
  • Practice

Claire Paul

Jose Anthraper

After qualifying in dentistry from Bangalore University in 2001, Jose spent a few years as a clinical tutor in the field of oral surgery.

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Kelly McCambridge

Kelly joined the practice in 2008 and accepts NHS and private referrals for oral surgery.

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Laura McLaughlin

Laura has worked in specialist oral surgery practice for over 10 years. She has a keen interest in dental sedation and dental implants.

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Brioni MacKinnon

Anne-Marie Kelly

Anne-Marie is our lead dental nurse with a background in teaching and mentoring dental nurses.

Natalie Fleck

Natalie has over 10 years’ experience working as a receptionist. She is friendly, reassuring and always on hand to answer any queries. Natalie loves welcoming patients to the practice.

Shirley Sheard

Shirley qualified as a dental nurse in 1981. She has a background in teaching and mentoring fellow dental nurses.

Davina Clark

Davina has a background in working in customer service. She is passionate about patient care and wellbeing.

Eavan McIntyre

Branded treatments and services

Irish Dentistry Awards 2022 Finalist badge in green

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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† Average cost of a single dental implant is approximately £2,958. Illustration is based on loan value of £2,958, repayment term 36 months. Annualised rate of interest (APR representative): 0% APR. 36 monthly repayments of £92.19.

Representative example -† Illustration is based on loan value of £3,214, for Invisalign Go 2 Arch. Repayment term 36 months. Interest rate 0% p.a. fixed. Annualised rate of interest (APR representative): 0% APR. 36 monthly repayments of £89.27.

Finance applicant must be aged 18 or over, a UK resident, have a UK bank account and be in permanent employment. All loans are subject to eligibility, status, affordability and a credit check. T&Cs apply. Finance is available on private dental treatments only.

The minimum spend for finance is £250 and the maximum is £50,000. 0% APR representative is available on repayment terms of up to 36 months subject to the amount of credit. Finance taken at repayment terms of 48 or 60 months is subject to 7.9% APR representative.

Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited, Vantage Office Park, Bristol, BS16 1GW, whose company registered number is 00478127. Oasis Dental Care Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA registration number 710559. Oasis Dental Care Limited is a credit broker and not a lender.

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Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited. Registered in England and Wales No: 00478127. Registered office: Bupa Dental Care, Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom BS16 1GW.

Oasis Dental Care Limited has a number of trading names including Bupa Dental Care. For a list of all our different trading names please follow this link.

Adult braces (Invisalign)

Clear, removable aligners, that gradually and discreetly straighten teeth using customised trays.

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Adult braces (cosmetic teeth straightening)

Cosmetic teeth straightening is most often used to align crooked, protruding or overcrowded teeth.

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Adult braces (orthodontics)

Treatment to align crooked, protruding or overcrowded teeth using fixed brackets.

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Adult braces (per arch)

Treatment to align crooked, protruding or overcrowding of either the upper or lower teeth using fixed brackets.

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Adult check-up

Routine examination to assess a patient's oral health every six or 12 months. Where necessary, X-rays may be taken to aid with diagnosis and prevention of dental issues.

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

Initial examination to review overall oral health and recommend suitable preventative measures and relevant dietary advice (may include routine X-rays if required).

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Children's check-up (under 5)

Examination to review overall oral health and recommend suitable preventative measures and relevant dietary advice for a child under 5.

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Children's examination (age 6-15 inclusive)

Examination to review overall oral health and recommend suitable preventative measures and relevant dietary advice for a child aged 6-15.

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Children's examination (under 5)

Examination to review overall oral health and recommend suitable preventative measures and relevant dietary advice for a child under 5 (may include routine X-rays if required).

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Complex X-ray

An X-ray that creates an image of the entire mouth (including upper and lower jaw) on one film.

Dental bridge (3 unit)

Used to bridge the gap between two teeth utilising direct support from both teeth adjacent to the space.

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Dental bridge ceramic bonded (per unit)

Used to bridge the gap between teeth utilising direct support from one or more teeth adjacent to the space.

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Dental bridge porcelain bonded (per unit)

Used to bridge the gap between teeth utilising direct support from one or more teeth adjacent to the space.

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Dental implant

Techique using titanium screws surgically implanted into bone to support a ceramic crown or bridge' allowing natural-looking and long-lasting restoration of missing teeth.

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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)

Removable acrylic plate that replaces all of the upper and/or lower missing 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

An appointment with a dental hygienist who provides scale and polishing to maintain good oral health, preventing and treating gum disease.

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Hygienist appointment (with dentist)

Scale and polish that maintains good oral health, preventing and treating gum disease.

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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 plate that replaces one or more missing teeth.

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Root canal (back teeth)

Involves the removal of an infected nerve from the back tooth to reduce pain and restore functionality.

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Root canal (front teeth)

Involves the removal of an infected nerve in a front tooth to reduce pain and restore functionality.

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Simple X-ray

A digital image used to aid in the diagnosis and prevention of dental issues not visible on the surface.

Surgical tooth extraction

The removal of a tooth that is impacted or retained below gum level.

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Teeth whitening (at home kit)

An effective way of gradually lightening the natural colour of your teeth at home.

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Teeth whitening (in practice)

An effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth while in practice.

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Tooth crown metal (back teeth)

Metal crown fitted over a natural tooth that is heavily restored, broken or damaged, to improve functionality.

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Tooth crown porcelain bonded (back teeth)

Tooth-coloured crown fitted over a natural tooth that is heavily restored, broken or damaged, to improve appearance and support functionality.

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Tooth crown porcelain bonded (front teeth)

Tooth-coloured crown fitted over a natural tooth that is heavily restored, broken or damaged, to improve appearance and support functionality.

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Tooth extraction

The removal of a tooth that is causing pain and cannot be restored.

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Tooth filling silver (large)

A metal-coloured filling that is used to restore a heavily decayed or broken tooth to improve functionality.

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Tooth filling silver (small)

A metal-coloured filling that is used to restore a decayed or broken tooth to improve functionality.

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Tooth filling white (large)

Tooth-coloured filling used to restore a decayed or broken tooth in a natural shade.

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Tooth filling white (small)

Tooth-coloured filling used to restore a decayed or broken tooth in a natural shade.

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Tooth crown ceramic

Tooth-coloured crown fitted over a natural tooth that is heavily restored, broken or damaged, to improve appearance and support functionality.

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Composite anterior filling (1 surface)

Tooth coloured filling on the front teeth, used to discreetly restore decayed or broken teeth.

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New patient examination

Initial examination to assess oral health. Where necessary routine X-rays may be taken to aid preventative dental issues.

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New patient examination

Consultation to check the overall health of your mouth including teeth, gums and surrounding tissue. Where necessary, routine X-rays may be taken to aid preventative dental issues.

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Children's examination (age 5-16)

Examination to review overall oral health and recommend suitable preventative measures and relevant dietary advice for a child aged 5-16.

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Children's examination (under 5)

Initial examination to review overall oral health and recommend suitable preventative measures and relevant dietary advice.

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Bridges (per unit)

Used to bridge the gap between teeth utilising direct support from one or more teeth adjacent to the space.

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Crowns

Fitted over natural teeth that are heavily restored, broken or damaged, to improve appearance and support functionality.

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Orthodontic consultation

A consultation to discuss your teeth straightening needs and options for treatment.

Periodontic consultation

A consultation to discuss periodontic treatment

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