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We currently have our building up for sale as we are relocating Transform Smiles to another location in the Chichester area while this is happening we are open as usual for all your dental needs.

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Bleeding gums

There are many reasons why you may experience bleeding gums from something simple, like using the wrong technique when you brush or floss, or it could be a sign of a more serious issue such as a health condition you need to check out.

Common Causes

  • You may have bleeding gums if you:
  • Have gum disease that causes inflammation of the gums (gingivitis or periodontitis)
  • Brush too hard or your toothbrush is too hard
  • Just started a flossing routine and your gums aren't used to it yet
  • Take certain medications, like blood thinners
  • Have inflamed gums because you're pregnant (pregnancy gingivitis)
  • Have dentures that don't fit well
  • Faulty dental restorations
  • Underlying medical condition such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, discuss this with your Transform Smiles dentist or hygienist at your next review. If you are suffering inflammation or discomfort, don’t wait for your next review, give us a call on 01243 533019 as soon as possible to get it checked out.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease caused by a build-up of plaque on the teeth - a sticky substance that contains bacteria. Some bacteria in plaque are harmless, but some are harmful for the health of your gums.

If you do not remove plaque from your teeth by brushing them regularly, it builds up, particularly under the gum line and hardens into tartar, which becomes more difficult to remove. Tartar can irritate your gums and lead to redness with bleeding, swelling and soreness.

Gingivitis can be prevented and often managed with a good oral hygiene regime. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss every day, rinse daily with an antibacterial mouthwash, and see your dentist regularly.

During your routine reviews and dental hygiene visits at Transform Smiles we will address any early signs of gum disease, giving your teeth a thorough clean and remove any hardened plaque (tartar). We will also show you how to clean your teeth effectively to help prevent plaque building up in the future.

If you have an increased risk of developing gum problems (for example, you smoke or have diabetes), you may be advised to visit Transform Smiles more often so your teeth and gums can be closely monitored.

Periodontitis

If you don't take care of your gingivitis in its early stages, it can lead to a more progressive form of gum disease known as periodontal disease or periodontitis.

At this stage the original plaque build up has developed into a harder, more damaging substance known as tartar. Tartar is difficult to remove, hides under the gum line and contains more harmful bacteria. If tartar is not effectively removed, bacteria will develop further and start to damage the soft tissue around the gums, creating pockets between the gumline and the teeth. Once these pockets are formed, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage the disease as they create hard to reach areas for bacteria to continue to develop.

Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that, without treatment, can eventually destroy the bone that supports your teeth, leading to loose teeth or even tooth loss.

There are wider health risks associated with periodontitis too. The bacteria responsible for periodontitis can enter your bloodstream through gum tissue, possibly affecting other parts of your body. For example, periodontitis is linked with respiratory disease, rheumatoid arthritis, coronary artery disease and problems controlling blood sugar in diabetes.

Signs of Periodontitis include:

  • Gums bleed easily
  • Red, swollen, tender gums
  • Gums pull away from the base of your teeth
  • Bad breath and/or bad taste in your mouth

If you have Periodontitis you will need to regularly see the Transform Smiles dental and hygiene team to thoroughly clean the teeth and gums and manage the condition. In some cases, surgery may need to be carried out, usually performed by a dental specialist in gum problems (periodontist).

When to see your dentist or hygienist

If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, you should discuss this with your Transform Smiles dentist or hygienist at your next review. If, however you are suffering from painful, swollen gums, don’t wait for your next review. Give us a call on 01243 533019 as soon as possible to get it checked out.

Our dentist and/or hygienist will carry out a thorough dental examination to check the health of your gums. In some cases, a number of X-rays may be needed to check the condition of your teeth and jaw bone.

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Daniel Quiney

Daniel Quiney
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105 Reviews

5.0

18th April 2024

I have been attending this clinic recently and previously saw the dentist at another location for several years, changed to this location as I now need both general dentistry and also dentures so can deal with both at the same location together.

DD

dee duddy

Exceptional service shown to me, very informative and polite staff,would most certainly recommend

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R Newman

Wow. I've never known such an excellent dentistry in all my life. Veronica in reception was incredibly helpful when I phoned and explained I was in pain, booking me an appointment within 2 hours. Then to have the most helpful dentist and nurse I've ever experienced in Daniel & Shelly was like a dream come true. Thankyou!

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Lynn Vallis

From the first contact you will have with Veronica the experience at Transform Smiles in Chichester was second to none. This comes from someone with an absolute fear of dental surgeries to having full implant surgery. Harry Davis is an exceptional and skilled dentist with the utmost care and concern and empathy for his patients. Clare as his dental nurse is equally exceptional and never left my side through many hours of surgery. I knew I was in good hands from the moment I made my first call to Transform Smiles. You will not find a better dental surgery in the area and I recommend this practice along with the entire team without any hesitation in fact if I did not live in the area I would travel miles to attend my appointments.

29th March 2024

Clinicians spend time explaining options

29th February 2024

The staff make me feel at ease and explain everything to me.

22nd February 2024

They really listen to you and the skill of the staff is amazing, no problem can’t be fixed.

21st February 2024

Amazing team…reception, dental nurse and dentist all amazing

20th February 2024

As far as private care goes, it’s all you could need. Highly responsive, thorough, professional, efficient.

20th February 2024

Very clean and well laid out environment. Very professional staff.

20th February 2024

Best dentist I’ve been too. Never rushed. Always listen and make you feel at ease. Highly recommended.

18th February 2024

Care and consideration consideration from arrival to departure. Staff are friendly and put you at ease. Full explanation of treatment throughout appointment and some social chat to help relax any nervousness. Well done.

18th February 2024

Professional caring atmosphere

15th February 2024

Very good dentist who spends time explaining all viable options and listens

15th February 2024

The team are professional, knowledgable, friendly and kind. Everything was explained in a clear and comprehensive way and my best interests were the primary concern.

14th February 2024

Fast efficient service from start to finish, I have been visiting Transform for a number of years, always been satisfied with the service, highly rate Andrew Coleman and Toby Hancock

1st February 2024

I have been attending this Clinic for some years and have always been treated satisfactorily.

23rd January 2024

Fantastic professionals care at its finest

19th January 2024

Very satisfied with my experience at the clinic, everything was explained to me and what may be needed in the future, there was never any pressure to agree to any additional treatment

11th January 2024

Great service excellent dentist who explained all options available and took the time to listen to me as a patient

BF

Ben Falconer

They took me in at very short notice due to severe tooth pain and from start to finish for it to be extracted, I had no issues. Dan and his assistant were amazing throughout the procedure and I felt comfortable and at ease. Thank you!

20th December 2023

All staff , nurses, team and dentist show great interest in their customers/ patients. We highly skilled and educational satisfaction. I would highly recommend. We such a great turn round time and organised planning system.

13th December 2023

After a long period of not going to a dentist, I booked into transforms smiles after a recommendation from a friend. I am blown away by the friendliness off every single staff member! I’m very nervous in clinical settings and have phobias which include injections. Harry’s care and patience has lead me to be able to attend appointments alone and proceed with all the treatments I need which I couldn’t do in the past. I will always recommend transform smiles.

12th December 2023

Welcomed into the practice and treated with respect.

12th December 2023

All the staff were very caring and helpful

8th December 2023

Clinician & staff are all extremely understanding of my discomfort at visiting any dentist. I have had terrible experiences in the past, but I now am able to visit this practice feeling much more confident & know they will do everything they can to accommodate me.

29th November 2023

Great dentist, great practise. Having to add additional comments to this box every time gets a bit annoying though… maybe change this requirement?

29th November 2023

Made me feel at ease , listened to my needs , very helpful and professional

27th November 2023

Everybody that you deal with is so nice.Nothing is too much trouble and I have complete confidence in the outcome of my treatment planI have been treated by Andrew for years now and have been very satisfied with everything even if there is a problem it is sorted out straight away.

23rd November 2023

Professional, polite and welcoming

22nd November 2023

Friendly helpful and experienced staff, excellent service.

22nd November 2023

friendly and helpful from the receptionist through to all men=mbers of the staff

14th November 2023

Staff are very friendly and keen to help. Professional service

8th November 2023

Very understanding of my concerns and I was reassured and put as ease

11th October 2023

Very welcoming experience each visit. Valuable advice given and clear choices offered. My appointments have always been unhurried and relaxed. Friendly staff.

CJ

Chris Janman

Excellent normal and emergency service, pleasant welcoming staff.

11th October 2023

Pleasant caring clinicians

7th October 2023

Fantastic I’m very nervous and suspicious of dentists and my fears were totally allayed

30th September 2023

Kind and gentle dentist, helpful assistant and receptionist. Issue with the incorrect booking was resolved fully to my satisfaction. Very happy to return and recommend

28th September 2023

Both my mum and myself are patients at Chichester branch .We never felt not listened to ...in fact staff go out of there way to ensure all aspects of conversation s are met in a friendly manner.

13th September 2023

Professional staff. Polite, friendly and considerate

22nd August 2023

Veronica on reception is always very friendly and helpful both over the phone and on arrival at the practice. Never a long wait before being seen by the dentist who is always positive and friendly as well as his nurse

22nd August 2023

All the staff were professional and made me feel at ease.

21st August 2023

Exceptional dentist Ahmed and nurse Claire - great knowledge and skills; very reassuring.

8th August 2023

Highly professional staff

5th August 2023

Extremely helpful. Very kind and considerate and professional all the way.

2nd August 2023

The dentist was very helpful and also the receptionist

11th July 2023

All the staff are very nice Made me feel at ease

27th June 2023

Both the dentist and clinical dental technician were experienced clinicians who made the dental appointment a good experience backed up by friendly well trained staff.

22nd June 2023

Everyone, without exception, are very friendly as well as being professional

LB

Laura Burrows

Great dentist. Made me feel at ease. Friendly and knowledgable staff, great experience.

TH

Tony Hazle

Went into Transform Smiles as a new patient to enquire about making appointment Veronica the receptionist was amazing and so professional she gave all the information I needed and I am looking forward to my appointment. Brilliant service with a smile!!

17th May 2023

Everything went extremely well

13th May 2023

Treatment working.

4th May 2023

My mother who was the patient has Dementia/ Alzheimers. She couldn't have received better treatment and was well cared for. Everything was explained to me as l am the principal carer.

3rd May 2023

Clear explanation of treatment and cost involved

29th April 2023

Excellent service. Excellent staff. Excellent facilities. I haves used this facility since 2012

28th April 2023

Nobody likes a trip to the Dental Surgery, however I have always been treated with efficiency, friendliness and above all professionalism. Everything is explained throughout the appointment and my comfort was a priority.

18th April 2023

my dentist was very proffesional and helpful and i felt totally satisfied and wil highly reccomend this practice

13th April 2023

Everything about the appointment was professional and courteous

31st March 2023

I was pleased with the attention I received. By receptionist, dentist dental nurseThank you

31st March 2023

Treatment is working

22nd March 2023

Very clean and friendly environment couldn't do enough to help I'm very nervous patient and felt very at ease and feel at ease to go back and have work done

7th March 2023

The staff are all friendly and professional. The reception and waiting area is comfortable and relaxing. The treatment was carried out quickly and painlessly and the dentist was very reassuring and calming throughout the procedure.

22nd February 2023

First class service all round.

14th February 2023

Toby was great and Veronica is very welcoming.

9th February 2023

The result was what I visited for

1st February 2023

Specialist was very kind and understanding. He offered me different types of treatment and explain each one

10th January 2023

I felt that that everybody that I dealt with very informative and understanding and told me what my treatment would be and how it would go, which was very satisfactory

10th January 2023

I am very pleased with my altered dentures ,they fit better then ever ,

16th December 2022

Knowledgeable Dentist. Able to come across easy

13th December 2022

Excellent and repetitive service from a very caring professional team at Chichester. The receptionist is excellent, the dental nurse is a delight and Andrew is amazing.

1st December 2022

I was treated with all the necessary care and all the treatment available.Nothing was forced and was well informed of my dental work.Very impressed

9th November 2022

Professional service, easy to make an appointment, friendly, treatment options well explained, on site laboratory

8th November 2022

The whole experience was the same as my previous vists - excellent. The team and premises are 1st class.

3rd November 2022

Having recently had a new denture made & was experiencing some discomfort, I turned up in case Andrew Coleman could see me which he did - I’m always very impressed with the service I have received over the past 10years

22nd October 2022

I am a very nervous patient, having had bad dental treatment in the past! All the staff were very supportive, caring & put me at my ease! Very caring professionals. Everything was explained to me during the appointment & I highly recommend this wonderful practice! I am returning next week for further treatment.

28th September 2022

As a long standing patient at this clinic before it was transform smiles, I am very happy with the service received

17th August 2022

Kind, patient and caring

16th August 2022

Was put at ease from start to finis.h

29th July 2022

I felt very happy an dwelcomed there. People were very nice and welcoming. Had options to hoose and a choise to stop any time if wasnt happy. Very pleased with work. Highly recommend

23rd July 2022

Very helpful and listen to my comments

12th July 2022

The dentist was thorough with my oral inspection and denture adjustment.

2nd July 2022

I felt as though I was the prime and only patient that mattered.The treatment was thorough and unhurried and I was treated with friendly care and dignity at all times (as usual).

21st June 2022

I’m a very nervous patient due to a couple of bad experiences at other dentists and have to say how good everyone here was making me comfortable and at ease

16th June 2022

I was very well pleased with service Andrew as given me over the past weeks. The dentures are fitting a lot better now and I can eat a lot better. Many thanks Tony.

1st June 2022

Appointment was on time, I was made to feel totally at ease, very relaxed, good relationship with the dentist , totally understood the treatment being undertaken, everything very clean and hygienic

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Peter Merritt

My wife needed extensive dental work entailing removal of her natural teeth and having dentures made specially for her , at her first consultation she explained what she wanted and saw a gentleman called Andrew who explained all the procedures and what was involved , she also saw other consultant dentist who were in the practice so had a wide choice Of all the options available ,she chose the one best suited for her,,, impressions were taken and an appointment made to remove the existing teeth and fit the dentures , this was carried out this week , and what a PERFECT SET OF TEETH THEY MADE if I didn’t know I would say they were her. Natural teeth absolutely perfect , this is certainly a top company for any dental work ( I’m next ) highly recommend them ...

12th May 2022

Maily because I know I was dealing with professional people

7th May 2022

Excellent and professional service. Felt valued and reassured. Receptionist was excellent. Andrew Coleman is a very competent prrdon

22nd April 2022

The service was excellent. My dentist is superb he is patient kind and very very good. He explained everything and always goes out of his way to help .

16th April 2022

Always pleasant. Always well organised. Accessibility is good.

8th April 2022

I barely felt the needle and experienced no discomfort whatsoever, apart from great tiredness which meant that Ahmed had to ask me to open up far too often.

MH

Matt Hopkins

I was in need of extensive dental work and dentures and everybody at Transform Smiles has made me feel welcomed and valued. My transformation was very well planned and explained at every appointment, and carried out with so much care and compassion. I cannot recommend Transform Smiles enough. Thank you to you all.

MF

Mike Forder

Extremely helpful and friendly service.

SJ

Susan Johnson

Thank you to Paula Morrell for giving me back my confidence to smile again! Paula’s attention to detail and skill as a technician is amazing!

FH

Fiona H

Fantastic service, the staff are amazing and so helpful. They transformed my smile today !

MS

Michelle South

Called Tuesday morning with toothache. Fitted in the same day. The dentist was absolutely lovely and explained the tooth had to be removed. I booked back to have the tooth extracted the following week after taking antibiotics. The tooth was taken out and I didnt feel a thing. I had a tooth added to my denture in its place on the same day which I was extremely grateful for as I thought I would have had to have been without a front tooth for a while while it was added on. Both dentist and technician were lovely and put me at total ease.

DG

David Gallagher

Best dentist around. Welcoming friendly team. Lovely practice. No longer nervous of the dentist.

MH

Mary Horner

My name on your records is now Mrs Horner..... I can not praise your practice enough and without your kind and thoughtful staff I would never have got over my fear of dentists. I have been coming to you for a very long time and everytime been greeted with a smile and caring greet.... My confidence has come back and sincerely hope you are still there long after me!!!!

AM

Aimee Male

Reception staff very friendly and helpful - going the extra mile to make sure they have appointments that suit you. Jacy is extremely thorough and puts you at complete ease in the dentists chair.

TD

Tim Danny

Great place, great team, great dentistry. Highly recommend

TD

Tom Dixon

Outstanding service, great friendly team

JD

Jo Davis

Very impressed with the treatment and care at Transform Smiles from start to finish.My two sons saw Celehte who was wonderful, so caring and gentle. They are looking forward to their next visit! Thank you

TP

Tony Palmer

My wife and I have at last found a good dentist. Can highly recommend them

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