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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Bone and sinus treatment

Serving patients throughout Stroud, Nailsworth, Stonehouse, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Gloucestershire

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it shrinks from lack of stimulation and can change the shape of your mouth. Loss of bone can also be caused by gum disease, tooth development defects, trauma, and by previous dental procedures where efforts were not made to restore natural bone.

Before dental implant treatment can begin your dentist will first need to check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully. If there is insufficient bone you may need to have pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts.

At your initial consultation our implant dentist, our dentist, will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

Pre-treatment

Bone expansion

Your dentist may recommend a bone expansion if your jawbone is too narrow for a dental implant to be fitted. This involves making a small hole into your jawbone where your implant will eventually sit and using bone graft material to widen and strengthen the bone. The bone will be left to heal before a dental implant can be successfully installed.

Bone graft

Bone grafting is a treatment that is used to strengthen the area of bone your dental implant will be inserted into. This involves taking bone from elsewhere in the mouth and placing it in the area to be strengthened. After a number of months, this will fuse together, creating a stronger base for your implant.

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Sinus lift

If there is not enough space to fit a dental implant in your upper jaw, our dentist may recommend a sinus lift. This involves moving the sinus membrane upwards to create space in your bone for your new tooth. Once the membrane has been moved, a bone graft will fill the space that has been created to make a suitable space for your dental implant.

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Once our dentist is happy your bones and gums are healthy, your dental implant treatment can begin.

Book a consultation with our dentist today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to us. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending Rowcroft Dental Centre…

Patient reviews

851 Reviews

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Sue Conway

Professional and friendly, highly recommend.

10th April 2026

past experience comparison with a previous dental surgery

10th April 2026

High standard of care during treatment and total trust and confidence in dentist performing procedure. Very efficient dental nurse and made me feel at ease.

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Elizabeth Scott

Best dentist ever! I’m a nervous patient and I feel totally at ease and cared for. The whole team are lovely.

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James Wogan

Absolutely brilliant team, always a delight! Dr Li is phenomenal, will be my dentist for life.

9th April 2026

I was listened to & everything done to make me feel satisfied

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Jeffrey Lee

I have been a patient at Rowcroft Dental Surgery and have been looked after by Dr. House and Dr. Lucy Li. From my very first appointment, both dentists demonstrated exceptional patience, care, and professionalism that truly put me at ease. I was referred for an implant consultation regarding a complicated back molar, and I was genuinely impressed by how thoroughly they approached my case. Rather than rushing to a decision, they took the time to conduct a comprehensive examination, including detailed X-rays, to fully understand the complexity of my situation before discussing any treatment options. It was clear that they carefully considered every aspect of my case before recommending. The entire team at Rowcroft Dental Surgery creates a wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every member of staff is friendly.

9th April 2026

Professional and friendly service.

8th April 2026

Extremely pleased with the work Dr House has done on my teeth. Staff are always friendly, helpful and demonstrate patient care.

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Shandy Tailor

Courteous service as ever.

3rd April 2026

The dentist and nurse were friendly, patient and explained things clearly. They listened to me and gave me confidence. However I was not happy with the booking experience. The receptionist seemed more concerned about how I would pay than my dental pain. She did not tell the dentist that I was experiencing pain when I phoned.

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Rob Hopf

There are quite a few dentists in Stroud. This is my preferred one.

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John Cleever

lucy the dentist was first class. my plate fitted when it came back was very good. she gave me advise about using fixident and gave me a sample. it is always a pleasure to come to this dental practice. all staff i see are very helpful. lucy is very thorough . the hygenist is very good and the reception team is excellant.easy to get an appointment and i had an estimate for my treatment. cannot fault anything at this surgery.

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Menaka Holmes

Always, professional, friendly and thorough service from receptionists through to hygienist, dentist and assistants

31st March 2026

I have visited the surgery many times for dental care over many years and have always found the level of treatment and care excellent. On my last visit I received Hygienist care from Lisa whom I have visited many times who has helped build my confidence in having dental treatment. Lisa has always shown me care, understanding and respect for my fear and phobia of needles.

30th March 2026

I am a very nervous patient and I know my dentist Lucy and my hygienist Lisa are aware and take all this into consideration during my appointment.

29th March 2026

Pleasant experience very friendly staff the dentist was very efficient and friendly explained things I could do to improve my dental care before my next check up and the current condition of my teeth

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Christine Gibson

As usual - excellent. Lisa really puts you at ease. Lucy is always so informative and explains what she is about to do. Both always take care to make me feel comfortable as I am so afraid of going to the dentist !!!!

27th March 2026

They always explain what options you have, really care to get a positive outcome. I feel they don’t do work which is not needed and really care about their patients.

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Nigel Durn

Very happy as always.

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