We accept most insurance plans and will gladly process your claim. Please bring the necessary information with you on your first visit. We participate with UAP, Madison, Cooperative Bank, Bupa, AXA Global health,Liason, Heritage, AEB. For all other dental insurance plans, our staff will take care of the billing so that you receive reimbursement directly from the insurance company.

We are cashless. We accept Debit/Credit Cards and Mobile Payments (MPESA). No Cheques.

We recommend patients visit the dentist biannually for routine checkups and teeth cleaning (every six months).

Congratulations on your decision to get started with us! During the new patient exam our doctors will do a very thorough exam. We will take X-rays and any necessary photos, and you and your doctor will review these together. Afterwards, our doctors will customize a treatment plan for you. Read more about your initial visit

Yes, Dr. Gitangu is an experienced cosmetic dentist. We offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services including E-Max veneers, teeth whitening, Crowns and Fillings

Your teeth can become discolored by stains on the surface or by changes inside the tooth. Some tooth discoloration can be removed with professional cleaning. An example would be the stains caused by food, plaque or coffee. Many stains are permanent, however. Teeth sometimes can be whitened with a bleaching gel in office or home bleaching. In some cases, if the discoloration is severe, a crown or veneer may be required to cover it.

Oftentimes, dental implants are the best restoration for a missing tooth. Our doctors will discuss your options with you in order to customize an ideal treatment plan. The implant process is relatively simple and requires two steps. First, the implant is placed into the tooth-socket where your tooth root used to be. Second, a restoration is created and placed on the implant to restore the crown of your tooth. For patients who are missing many or all of their teeth, implants may be the solution for restoring all of the missing teeth, offering great life-improvement. Sometimes, a few implants may be placed in order to stabilize floppy dentures, another terrific improvement in the lives of many denture-wearers.

Getting a checkup during pregnancy is safe and important for your dental health. If you’re pregnant and need a filling, root canal or tooth pulled, one thing you don’t have to worry about is the safety of the numbing medications your dentist may use during the procedure. They are, in fact, safe for both you and your baby. Routine dental x-rays should be deferred until after pregnancy.

With contemporary safeguards, such as lead aprons and high-speed film, the amount of radiation received in a dental X-ray examination is extremely small. Even though there is very little risk, pediatric dentists are particularly careful to minimize the exposure of child patients to radiation. In fact, dental X-rays represent a far smaller risk than an undetected and untreated dental problem.

Dental fluorosis is a condition that causes discolouration or mottling of the teeth, giving them a permanent, brownish colour. It is caused by overexposure to fluoride during the first eight years of life. Majority of Kenya’s underground (borehole) water contains high fluoride levels. For expectant mothers (or those hoping to be soon), getting your drinking water tested should be the first step in preventing your child from the effects of fluorosis. For those that are using borehole water with high levels of fluoride for COOKING and drinking, an activated alumina-Aluminium oxide filter can captures the fluoride and reduce the exposure to fluoride. Children younger than age 3 should use a “smear” of toothpaste containing fluoride, limit tooth brushing to 2 times a day for this age group. Children aged 3-6 years should use a slightly larger, “pea-sized” amount of toothpaste containing fluoride.

You heard right. Studies implicate gum disease as a risk factor for developing heart disease. These studies show the bacterial infections of gum disease are associated with bacterial infection of the blood, inflammation, and a strong immune response, all of which are significant risk factors for the development of heart disease. Also, the most common strain of bacteria in dental plaque can cause blood clots that induces heart attacks when they escape into the bloodstream. Beyond heart disease, gum disease in pregnant women is considered a risk factor for low birth-weight babies. Proper brushing and yes, of course, flossing, combined with routine visits to your dentist help to reduce your risk of gum disease. Ask your dentist and hygienist if you are at risk for gum disease and what you can do to eliminate it.

Tooth sensitivity is a common problem. The reason and appropriate treatment depend on several factors. The causes for sensitivity can range from having cavities or cracks in teeth, worn teeth, sinus infections, gum recession, notching of teeth along the gum line, or other issues. Gum recession is a problem that can be caused by gum disease, aggressive tooth brushing, excessive force being applied to the teeth, or normal aging. As the gums recede, the root is exposed, and the tooth may become sensitive. In these cases, treatment can be as simple as using a toothpaste for sensitivity, regular fluoride rinses, or having your dentist apply a desensitizing agent to the root surfaces. Tooth notching can be caused by forces on the teeth, either from poor alignment, clenching or grinding, or a combination. The notches along the gum line can usually be filled in with a tooth-colored filling material, and your dentist has additional options to help prevent recurrence. Tooth sensitivity will not go away by itself, and because of the potential seriousness of the underlying causes, you should see your dentist if you have sensitivity problems.