Dr Tony Heilberg

Tony Heilberg and his Cheltenham dental team have been practising in the local area since 1987. He has gained a reputation for providing the highest standard in dental treatment and customer service.

With treatment plans to suit individual needs and budgets, Tony delivers comprehensive dentistry in a gentle and comfortable manner, putting both adults and children at ease.

Tony and his team strive to build long-lasting relationships and remain dedicated to creating a family-friendly environment.

Our commitment to you
To make all patients feel welcome whilst providing high quality professional dental care in a friendly environment
To focus on preventative hygiene and long-term oral health
To communicate with patients, so they can make informed decisions about their oral health
To keep up-to-date with industry news and progress so as our patients can receive the best possible treatment
To deliver our services and advise with your care foremost in mind

General Dentistry
General dentistry covers a wide range of procedures, including restorative and preventative treatment. It applies to all aspects of dentistry and borders into the more specialised areas mentioned elsewhere on this website.

At your initial visit we will try to address your immediate concerns first, especially if you have pain.

A full dental examination will include a thorough revision of your medical and dental history. Examination of the mouth will start from the outside, looking at your face overall as well as an assessment of your smile and initial presentation. We then look at the soft tissues of the mouth, identifying any anomalies.

The tooth and gum examination begins with your bite and the tooth arrangement. The health of your gums is assessed visually and with the aid of a special blunt probe to check around the margin where the gum and teeth meet.

Radiographs may be needed for more information about the gums and teeth. We use digital radiographs which enables us to enhance and enlarge areas to receive more information at a lower radiation dose than was required for the old film radiographs.

The teeth are then carefully checked for signs of decay, cracks and breakdown of fillings, crowns and other previous restorations.

After this process we will put together an assessment of your mouth. If treatment is needed this will be outlined in an order to prioritise the most urgent and give you a cost estimate.

Bruxism
A common cause of teeth breakdown is due to excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth during the day or at night. Night time grinding often causes more damage due to a reduction of normal protective reflexes. This condition is called Bruxism and is a very common cause of breakage of teeth and damage to dental restorations. Management is very important to prevent damage and may involve lifestyle changes and wearing, usually at night, a protective device called a dental night guard or splint.

Bruxism and teeth weakened by fillings can cause your teeth to crack. Treatment of Cracked Tooth Syndrome can be quite complex and may involve a metal protective band, root canal treatment (endodontics) and a crown.