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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Bone and sinus treatment

Serving patients throughout Guildford, Farnham, Aldershot, Godalming, Woking, Shalford and Cranleigh

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it shrinks from lack of stimulation and can change the shape of your mouth. Loss of bone can also be caused by gum disease, tooth development defects, trauma, and by previous dental procedures where efforts were not made to restore natural bone.

Before dental implant treatment can begin your dentist will first need to check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully. If there is insufficient bone you may need to have pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts.

At your initial consultation our implant dentist, Dr Raman Bhardwaj, will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

Pre-treatment

Bone expansion

Your dentist may recommend a bone expansion if your jawbone is too narrow for a dental implant to be fitted. This involves making a small hole into your jawbone where your implant will eventually sit and using bone graft material to widen and strengthen the bone. The bone will be left to heal before a dental implant can be successfully installed.

Bone graft

Bone grafting is a treatment that is used to strengthen the area of bone your dental implant will be inserted into. This involves taking bone from elsewhere in the mouth and placing it in the area to be strengthened. After a number of months, this will fuse together, creating a stronger base for your implant.

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Sinus lift

If there is not enough space to fit a dental implant in your upper jaw, Dr Raman may recommend a sinus lift. This involves moving the sinus membrane upwards to create space in your bone for your new tooth. Once the membrane has been moved, a bone graft will fill the space that has been created to make a suitable space for your dental implant.

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Once Dr Raman is happy your bones and gums are healthy, your dental implant treatment can begin.

Book a consultation with Dr Raman today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Meet the team

Dr Jonathan Tan

Dentist

GDC NO. 75185

Dr Chhavi Sharma

Dentist - with special interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry

GDC NO. 136825

Dr Raman Bhardwaj

Periodontist

GDC NO. 85724

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Guildford Dental Centre. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

552 Reviews

5.0

28th May 2025

Dentist was very thorough, very efficient, very courteous, completing the task with minimal pain and discomfort to the patient.

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timothy draper

I had a MAD made by Sleepwell fitted here. Excellent service and a really comfy fit. Great to be able to get an appointment that fits around work.

24th May 2025

My dentist, Derek Whittle, very skillfully repaired the damaged edges of my two front teeth until they were straight again, much improving my smile.

17th May 2025

Dentist really listened and asked questions. Remember key things about my treatment. Took time to explain what’s she was doing and why and took the time to explain next steps. Recommended better habits

11th May 2025

Last 20 years I have getting a excellent care.

10th May 2025

Managed to get a same day emergency appointment and the Dentist explained everything very clearly.

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LivingLegend0061

Quick and helpful

27th April 2025

I survived, always happy when that happens.The team were great, no complaints. Gums are healing up nicely and I'll be back soon to see the hygienist. The skylight was a nice touch, it offered a place of calm I could zone out to.

25th April 2025

Pleasant and polite staff who listened to my needs.

24th April 2025

The feel of the clinic is amazing. Calm efficient and then the practitioner was absolutely amazing. Will not go to any other dentist. Happy to pay the prices and I appreciated the reassurance of the Dentist. He was simply amazing.

16th April 2025

The staff are very skilled and professional,Everything is explained well and that makes one relax. I don’t know how they do it but I have never felt any pain when having treatment.

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Helen foster

I had a great experience at Guildford Dental Centre, the receptionist Jacqui was extremely helpful, re booking my appointments. And my dentist Derek was very reassuring with my future dental plans.

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Ella Edwards

I highly recommend Guildford Dental Centre . Derek is an amazing dentist who’s kind, patient & is in my opinion second to none. I wouldn’t go to anyone else! His nurse Megan is warm, kind and makes me feel so comfortable as soon as I walk into the surgery. The reception team are so efficient, easy to talk to and professional.

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Sam Bristow

I highly recommend Guildford Dental Centre for anyone looking at dental services in the Guildford or the wider Surrey/surrounding areas. Dr. Derek Whittle and Megan were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and efficient during my recent visit. I received a thorough cleaning, a filling, and measurements alongside clear instructions for teeth whitening, all of which were done with great care and professionalism, as well as useful tips for maintaining good dental health through best practice habits and lifestyle choices. The procedures were a complete success, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend this practice for their exceptional service and approach.

3rd April 2025

The dental hygienist is very thorough and good communicator and patient and as I'm an anxious patient that means alot to me.

2nd April 2025

I am happy with Guildford Dental Centre because I have confidence in Dr Whittle, my dentist,who I trust to only recommend treatments which are genuinely necessary.He has done major root canal work on me and a few awkward fillings, and always works swiftly and gently,keeping me informed about progress as he goes along,and most importantly, he manages to do unpleasant dental procedures without me having any pain!

2nd April 2025

Clean clinic. Helpful reception staff esp. Jackie. Knowledgable dentists and periodontists whom I trust to give advice on necessary treatment.

26th March 2025

Professional and prompt; referred to previous discussions and records so I didn't have to repeat anything

20th March 2025

Everyone is kind respectful look after me very well.Explaining everything to me making the experience as pleasant as it can be.

18th March 2025

Good experienced dentist polite and professional

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