Jack Dowling is a general and cosmetic dentist in Newcastle. He does the everyday dentistry that keeps teeth healthy, and the cosmetic and orthodontic work that changes how a smile looks.
Training, systems & practices Jack works with
Every treatment here is carried out by Jack himself. That covers check-ups, fillings and crowns as well as whitening, bonding and teeth straightening with Invisalign, SureSmile, 32Co or fixed ceramic braces.
Near-invisible removable aligners that straighten your teeth and protect them from uneven wear. Jack is Invisalign certified and also works with SureSmile and 32Co, so you’re treated with whichever system suits your case.
Every journey starts with a free telephone or video (Zoom) consultation — if you’d like to come in afterwards, an in-person consultation is £100.
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White fillings, crowns, bridges, onlays and dentures, from a single tooth up to a full rebuild. The goal is work you can’t spot.
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Tooth-coloured fixed braces, for the cases where fixed orthodontics simply does a better job than aligners.
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Dentist-supervised bleaching that lifts staining and discolouration without damaging the enamel.
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Composite bonding and veneers to repair chips, close gaps and even out the smile.
Enquire →Jack is an absolute perfectionist when it comes to Invisalign, and I’m so happy with my results. He always went above and beyond… if you are nervous at the dentist, you are in safe hands with Jack.
These are the questions Jack gets asked most about clear aligners. If yours isn’t here, ask it at your free phone or video consultation.
Clear aligners move your teeth gradually using a series of custom trays. I take a 3D scan of your teeth at your first appointment, plan exactly where each tooth needs to go, and you wear each aligner for around a week before moving to the next one in the sequence. Most people barely notice them once they’re in.
It depends on how far your teeth need to move. Simpler cases can finish in around six months, while more involved ones take closer to a year. You’ll usually see a visible difference within the first few weeks. I’ll give you an honest timeline at your consultation, and I’d rather quote you a realistic one than a flattering one.
You’ll feel some pressure for a day or two whenever you start a new aligner. That’s the aligner doing its job. It settles quickly, and most patients find it far more comfortable than they expected, especially compared with old-fashioned fixed braces.
Water is fine. For anything else, take them out. Hot drinks can warp the plastic and coloured food or drink will stain them. Give your teeth a quick brush before popping the aligners back in so nothing gets trapped underneath.
Aim for 20 to 22 hours. That leaves plenty of time for meals and cleaning your teeth. The treatment plan assumes consistent wear, so the more reliably you keep them in, the closer we stay to the timeline I’ve given you.
The Great Park clinic is an independently owned practice built around prevention. The team’s first priority is keeping your own teeth healthy and working, and every treatment is planned from there.