We’ve helped restore confidence in hundreds of patients smiles
We provide affordable payment options to our patients, including 0% finance
Our mission is to provide our patients with the best service possible
Dr Udara Hemathilaka
- Being brought up in Aberystwyth, Dr Hemathilaka has committed the vast majority of his professional life to Aberystwyth and the surrounding area. He attended Plascrug School, Penglais School and the prestigious Barts & The Royal London for his Undergraduate training.
- Being able to offer the highest quality and most up to date dentistry is at the heart of his ethos, this has taken him around the world for Postgraduate training. He has offered adult orthodontic treatment for over a decade in Ceredigion combined with modern minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry to give patients their dental health as well as confidence back.
- Udara is a graduate of the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry, he is now a mentor on this postgraduate pathway due to the experience and high standards shown in his implant dentistry.
George Toma
- George Toma graduated in Dentistry from Ain Shams University, Cairo in 2014. He continued his professional development as a post-graduate, pursuing his interest in implantology and consistently standing out amongst his peers. In 2018, he was awarded a Masters of Clinical Implantology from the same university. For almost six years, George gained further skills and experience as a dentist running his own practice in Cairo (New Cairo Dentistry). He has also performed implant surgeries in Uganda where he provided implants to individuals who have limited accessibility to such treatments.
- George moved to the UK in January 2023. He has since been working at Eastgate Dental Practice in Wales while undertaking his conversion exams to qualify and practice as a UK dentist in 2024. George is passionate about dental implants, restorative dentistry and oral surgeries. He loves to use his artistic skills to improve patients’ smiles.
Depending on your teeth' condition during your first visit, you may expect the below services:
Personalised treatment plan
Full-mouth x-rays
Full periodontal charting; measuring the space between a tooth and the gum tissue surrounding it
Intra-oral imaging
Dental exam
Before photos
During your first visit, your full dental health will be checked as well as having the opportunity to chat with our dentist and discuss any concerns you may have and want to change in the future. A proposed treatment plan will be discussed. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to ensure all the correct medical forms are complete prior.
Dental implants are a modern way to replace missing teeth. They are designed to be a long-term alternative solution for smile restoration.
Dental implants |
Fixed bridges |
Removable dentures |
No treatment |
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Overall Considerations | |||||
Comfort (More comfortable than removable dentures?) |
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Yes |
N/A | N/A | |
Cost (Average Price Range) |
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Medium |
Moderate |
N/A | |
Function (Can restore chewing ability?) |
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Yes |
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Decreased Function |
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Feeling (Sensation in the mouth) |
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It feels less natural |
Removable, feels less natural |
Decreased sensation |
* Results in this table show average results only and do not necessarily apply to each specific case.
**The comparison chart above has been meticulously crafted through research conducted by numerous dental institutes, research companies, and universities. If you wish to delve deeper into the scientific resources underpinning this information, please click here.
Address
Eastgate Dental
29 Eastgate Street
Aberystwyth
SY23 2AR
Opening Hours
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Accessibility & Parking
We have disabled access to ground-floor surgery, appointments by arrangement. Disabled Toilet facilities are on the ground floor. There is a large disabled parking bay outside the clinic on Eastgate Street.
There is a small car park in St Michael's Church (Kings Street, very close to the castle) - no overnight parking allowed, pay and display. Pay and Display Car Park just off Park Avenue. On-street parking is available throughout Aberystwyth for non-permit holders.
If you want more information or you are interested in scheduling your first visit, leave your contact details and one of TeethToday's dental implant consultants will reach out to you
TeethToday is a service connecting patients with dental implant professionals across the UK and Ireland to help you to restore a beautiful smile. Our mission is to provide patients with all the necessary information, help them make the right decision and support you through the entire dental implant process. (Please see the risks in the disclaimer)
TeethToday personal dental implant consultants are here to help:
- Assist you throughout the entire implant treatment – our services are free of charge
- Answer your questions related to possible solutions for your missing teeth and the treatment process
- Find a listed clinic close to your location
- Schedule your first visit with experienced dentists specialized in implant treatment
- Please note that the personal dental implant consultant is not a healthcare professional and will not provide medical advice
Request a consultation and schedule a convenient date & time for a callback.
Frequently asked questions
Disclaimer 1: Every surgical procedure carries potential risks. You should always consult with a dental professional prior to treatment. Potential risk factors may vary depending on medical or other conditions of each patient. The possibility of immediate placement and the use of a prosthetic tooth depends on many factors, such as bone presence and quality, dental history, implant location, and availability of the final restoration. Your clinician will fully describe the possible scenarios to you during consultation prior to surgery. Consult your clinician to find out if dental implants are right for you.
Disclaimer 2: Please note that if you choose to enter into a treatment relationship with one of the listed clinics this treatment relationship will be solely between you and the respective listed clinic. TeethToday / Straumann explicitly disclaimers and waives any and all responsibility or liability for the treatments provided by the listed clinics.