Losing your teeth doesn’t have to affect your smile. Luckily, there are prosthetics available that will have you chewing and smiling confidently in no time. This replacement for your teeth is known as dentures or false teeth. There are many types of dentures/false teeth available and which one you choose depends on several factors, including…
Prior to working at our private practice, I worked in the NHS for many years and know first-hand the advantages and disadvantages of both systems. Personally, I wanted to make the move into private dentistry to avoid the time constraints that NHS colleagues are bound too, as well as pursue my passion for the high-quality…
As humans today are almost identical to our ancestors who possessed straight teeth, then it is fairly safe to assume that poor teeth alignment must be partly hereditary. Some individuals believe that this change occurred during the Industrial Revolution, when culture shifted from largely rural based to more manufacturing based. After the Industrial Revolution, individuals changed from a relatively natural…
If you have chosen Invisalign treatment to correct overcrowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, or a cross/overbite then you will know that rubber bands work with the Invisalign aligners to aid the Invisalign process by creating additional pressure in places the dentist deems necessary. An Invisalign rubber band is similar to the rubber bands used in…
In recent years, we’ve seen the globe vamp up its efforts in a last bid attempt to conserve precious resources, minimise the detrimental impact to our ecosystem and generally improve the health of the environment before damage becomes irreversible. The health care profession has been no exception to this movement and the practice of green…
Choosing a dentist that is local to you is obviously convenient, but it shouldn’t be the only factor you consider when choosing who your dentist is going to be. Visiting the dentist should be something you do on a regular basis throughout your entire life so, it’s worth finding one that not only possesses the…
In this blog we will be outlining all you need to know regarding how much you should expect to pay for a root canal, including whether to choose the NHS or private treatment, the costs of private treatment, and additional factors that we recommend you consider. NHS or private root canal treatment? The first decision…
A dental hygienist is one of the most valuable members of any dental team. Their primary role is to keep a patient’s teeth and gums healthy to help prevent gum disease. This includes professionally cleaning teeth by removing plaque and tartar and showing patients the best ways to keep teeth free of plaque. Because gum…
Visiting a dental hygienist plays a vital role in maintaining good oral health. Your hygienist is a dental care professional dedicated to preventing oral disease such as gum disease and tooth decay/tooth loss. As with everything in life, prevention is always better than cure, and oral health is no different. Taking the time out to…
Intravenous sedation is also known as ‘twilight sleep’ and is a type of anaesthesia that relaxes you by using a sedative medication, usually Propofol or Midazolam. It is administered into a vein in your forearm. Depending on the procedure, the amount of anaesthesia used may range from a minimal amount, just enough to make a…