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Dental Checkups, Keeping Your Smile Healthy

A dental checkup involves a comprehensive assessment of your overall oral health, including your gums, jaw, and soft tissues. Routine dental checkups are vital for spotting and addressing potential problems before they become more serious.

  • Extensive dental examination
  • Advise on dental care and brushing techniques
  • Oral treatment consultation
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What happens during a dental checkup?

During a dental check-up, your dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth, teeth, and gums for any signs of problems. This typically starts with a visual inspection to check for tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues.

After a thorough examination, we may take X-rays to detect problems not visible to the naked eye, such as decay between teeth or below the gum line. Your dental checkup will also screen for oral cancer, examine existing dental work, and discuss any concerns or recommended treatments.

Your dentist will consider your unique oral health situation when determining the ideal frequency for your checkups. We usually recommend having a dental checkup every six months but might recommend more regular checkups if you have evidence of gum disease or regular tooth decay issues.

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Meet our dental care team

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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Our patients teeth before and after

After Mrs S Smile After
Before Mrs S Smile Before

I spent 40 years of covering my mouth with my hand when smiling or eating and I finally plucked up the courage to visit Mark Durnall at Pure Dental. I had Bone grafts, implants crowns and veneers. Mark is innovative in his approach and a complete perfectionist. I love the results and can now smile with total confidence. Thank you to all the team.

 

Mrs. S
After Mr S Smile After
Before Mr S Smile Before

Was expecting to lose the teeth but after nearly 10 years after it broke, I still have it and it looks as good as new.

Mr. S
After Mrs A Smile After
Before Mrs A Smile Before

Having been so down, conscious and miserable about my teeth over the last 10 years I decided to visit Mark Durnall at Pure Dental. From the minute I entered the premises I felt at ease as all the girls on reception were so lovely! After my consultation with Mark it became apparent I needed to have quite extensive work of implants and crowns. I was absolutely terrified!! Having been to the practice several times now and most of the works have been done I can honestly say that I didn’t feel a thing! Mark is a figure of true professionalism and his team are a real credit to him! Always smiling! Meanwhile, I’m always smiling, he’s done such an amazing job I can’t stop staring at them! Can’t believe these teeth are mine! I would have no hesitation in recommending Mark and his team to anyone, he’s simply changed my life!

Mrs. A
After Lynn Smile After
Before Lynn Smile Before

Family and friends that I see regularly can’t believe that they’re not real teeth, because they look so real and they also like the confidence it’s given me, everybody mentions that, and everybody also mentions I always used to walk with a stoop, I don’t anymore, my shoulders are back because I’m free again. Definitely go to Mark at Pure Dental because you won’t be frightened from the minute you meet his team because I was the most nervous patient you could ever wish to meet.

Lynn
After Mrs W Smile After
Before Mrs 2 Smile Before

Everything was extremely well organised and I felt very comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole treatment process. I would recommend this treatment to anyone.

Mrs. W
After Mr P Smile After
Before Mr P Smile Before

I did have concerns as I was scared and uncertain of the outcome. These concerns were fully addressed and I gained confidence in the process. I would recommend Mark, high quality work.

Mr. P
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