Routine Dental Care - Look After Your Teeth and Gums

Routine dental care is the foundation of good oral health, helping to prevent problems before they develop and promote beautifully healthy smiles. We recommend regular checkups every six months for most patients, though this may vary based on your individual needs.

  • Reduces risk of tooth decay
  • Regular monitoring
  • Early detection of health issues
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The importance of routine dental care

Prevention is always better than cure in dentistry. Routine dental care helps identify potential issues early when they’re typically easier and less expensive to treat. They also allow us to monitor changes in your oral health over time and adjust your care plan accordingly.

Regular dental checkups allow us to spot early signs of decay, gum disease, or other oral health issues, helping you maintain a healthy smile and potentially avoid more complex treatment in the future.

We recommend bringing children for their first dental care checkup when their milk teeth start to appear. These early visits help us monitor their dental development and help your child feel comfortable in the dental environment. We make these appointments fun and educational, setting the foundation for good oral health habits.

Meet our dental care specialists

A headshot of dentist Mark Durnall at Pure Dental.

Mark Durnall

Dentist

Mark moved to Cornwall with his wife Stella in January 2008 so that they could raise their young family in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. He cycled from Lands’ End to John O’Groats in 2009 for MNDA and has not been on a bike since! You are more likely to find him on a golf course or spending time with his family. Mark has always said that Dentistry is his hobby, he loves his job! He is passionate about dentistry and hopes that this shows in his work. He is continually pushing himself to advance his skills and keep up with the latest technologies, as you can read below. Mark believes that trust is the cornerstone to building relationships with his clients and he uses digital imagery, 3D CBCT scans and bespoke models to help build this trust quickly. He invests heavily into his practice with the latest technology so that patients can benefit from the best care possible. This ranges from the latest 3D CBCT scanner, and intra-oral scanner to providing up-to date sterilisation equipment. Mark also takes pride in creating a relaxed environment for his patients care, which is evident at Pure.

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Alan Burgin

Dentist

Alan graduated with Honours from Cardiff University in 2012. He then went on to work at Newport Gwent Hospital as a Senior House Officer in the Maxillofacial Department. As one of the busiest maxillofacial centres in the UK, this role provided Alan with a wealth of experience in delivering complex surgical procedures and advanced dental care. It laid a strong foundation for his surgical skills and clinical knowledge, shaping the high standard of care he offers today.

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A headshot of dentist Mike Bassett-Cross at Pure Dental.

Mike Bassett-Cross

Dentist

Mike qualified at University College London in 1991. He became an associate in Northamptonshire and then Bristol, before settling in Wiltshire. In 1996 he opened Eastgate House Dental Practice in Malmesbury and over several years built it, on reputation, into a very busy and successful practice. During this time he also expanded his skills by spending two years as a clinical assistant in Oral Surgery at Frenchay Hospital Bristol. Subsequently, for ten years, he held a clinical assistant post in Orthodontics at Great Western Hospital Swindon.

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Get 50% off your first dental appointment

If you’re a new patient, book an initial dental check-up to start your journey to better teeth and oral health.

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Routine dental care prices

At Pure Dental we treat every patient as an individual and we can more accurately quote you a price once we have carried out digital scans and full oral health assessment..

The charge for an initial consultation is £120 and payment for the appointment will be taken at the time of booking. We understand that some dental care treatments are a significant investment, which is why we offer a range of payment options including Dental Finance.

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