Business Details
Your Trusted Dentist in Belfast for Comprehensive Dental Care
Cherryvalley Dental Care has been serving East Belfast for nearly six decades, offering modern dental techniques and treatments. Established as a family-run practice in 2005, we prioritise patient comfort and individualised care, ensuring every treatment aligns with personal expectations. Our team adheres to the General Dental Council (GDC) Standards and holds membership in the British Dental Association's Good Practice Scheme, reflecting our commitment to excellence.With state-of-the-art technology like the iTero Element 5D Imaging System, we deliver precise diagnostics and transformative results. Our focus on continuous professional development ensures our clinicians remain at the forefront of dental innovation while maintaining a warm, patient-centric environment.
Services
Invisalign
Preventative Dentistry
White Fillings
Composite Bonding
Digital Scanner
Root Canal Treatment
Tooth Whitening
Dentures
Veneers
Smile Makeover
Highlights and features
- 60 years of combined experience in East Belfast dental care
- BDA-accredited practice with rigorous quality standards
- Personalised treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Investment in advanced dental technology like iTero scanning
- Flexible payment options including interest-free financing
Associations and certifications
- British Dental Association Good Practice Scheme
What people say
Friendly team
Modern technology
Pain-free procedures
Natural results
Professional advice
Services
Invisalign
Invisalign offers discreet teeth straightening using removable, custom-made aligners. Ideal for correcting crowded or spaced teeth, crossbites, and open bites, treatment typically lasts 9-18 months. The SmartTrack material ensures comfortable, efficient tooth movement with minimal disruption to daily life. Patients benefit from digital treatment previews and fewer dietary restrictions compared to traditional braces.
Composite Bonding
This minimally invasive procedure restores chipped, cracked, or discoloured teeth using tooth-coloured resin. The Bioclear method allows gap closure and reshaping without drilling, preserving natural tooth structure. Treatments often complete in one visit, offering immediate aesthetic improvement with results lasting up to 10 years under proper care.
Tooth Whitening
Professional home whitening kits and in-chair treatments effectively remove deep stains caused by food, drink, or medication. The system includes desensitisers for comfort, with guaranteed B1 shade results using Enlighten technology. Custom trays ensure even application, avoiding the risks associated with over-the-counter products.
Digital Scanning
The iTero Element 5D Imaging System creates detailed digital impressions for accurate treatment planning. This technology enables visualisation of post-treatment outcomes, improving diagnostic precision for crowns, bridges, and orthodontic work. Eliminating traditional moulds enhances patient comfort and reduces appointment times.
Smile Makeover
Combining multiple treatments like veneers, bonding, and whitening, smile makeovers address multiple cosmetic concerns simultaneously. Customised plans target gaps, discolouration, and misalignment to create symmetrical, natural-looking results. Advanced techniques ensure long-lasting transformations that enhance facial aesthetics.
People
Mark Haycock
Dentist
Qualified from Queen's University Belfast in 1995, Mark has 10 years' experience in general practice before founding Cherryvalley Dental Care in 2005. He specialises in restorative dentistry and has trained in Bioclear and Mini Smile Makeover techniques.
Claire Bailey
Dentist
Claire graduated from QUB in 2008 and has worked at Cherryvalley since qualification. She focuses on general dentistry and patient comfort, particularly for nervous individuals, while maintaining active involvement in postgraduate education.
Aidan O'Reilly
Dentist
Qualified in 2007, Aidan brings experience from Scotland and Lisburn practices. He specialises in family dentistry and Inman Aligner orthodontics, balancing clinical excellence with patient rapport. Outside dentistry, he judges international gymnastics competitions.
Karl Finlay
Dentist
Karl joined the team in 2018 after qualifying from QUB in 2015. He provides Invisalign treatments and completed advanced restorative training. Currently pursuing a periodontics diploma, he combines technical expertise with family-centred care.
Kelly Haycock
Business Manager
With 15 years' dental industry experience, Kelly oversees practice operations and patient relations. A volunteer counsellor for PIPS charity, she applies therapeutic principles to enhance patient comfort and team development.
Questions
What dental treatments are available for improving smile aesthetics?
We offer Invisalign for straightening, composite bonding for repairs, tooth whitening, veneers, and comprehensive smile makeovers combining multiple techniques.
Do you accept emergency dental appointments?
While we don't list emergency services, urgent patients are accommodated within our regular schedule where possible.
What payment options exist for dental treatments?
We accept cash, all major cards, and offer interest-free/interest-bearing payment plans tailored to treatment costs.
How does the Invisalign treatment process work?
Digital scans create custom aligners that gradually move teeth. Patients change aligners every 1-2 weeks with check-ups every 6-8 weeks for progress monitoring.
Are home teeth whitening kits safe?
Our professional kits include desensitisers and are supervised by dentists, making them safer and more effective than over-the-counter alternatives.
What areas do you serve from your Belfast practice?
We primarily serve East Belfast, Dundonald, and surrounding areas with easy access from Kings Road and Gilnahirk Road.
