Insightful and informative dentist blog, covering a wide range of dental topics alongside new treatment & clinic announcements.
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Can dentures be fitted to receding gums?
If you have lost any natural teeth, dentures are important. They are not just a cosmetic solution to replace missing teeth, they are a necessity. The absence of teeth...
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How often should you go to the dentist?
It is commonly believed that everyone needs to have a regular checkup with their dentist every six months. However, no-one is really sure where that advice came from. Guidelines...
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Everything you need to know about root canal treatment
If the dental pulp at the centre of a tooth becomes infected or damaged, you will probably need a root canal treatment in order to relieve the pain, get...
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Can older people whiten their teeth?
Have you always wanted pearly white teeth, but are worried you might be too old for teeth whitening treatment? Well, just because you’re getting longer in the tooth, it...
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Aging Teeth – How age can affect your oral health
None of us like getting older, but we have to put up with it. The ageing process affects all parts of the body, including the teeth, but the good...
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Can you whiten veneers?
One question we’re almost always asked by our patients, can you whiten veneers? In short, no – normal teeth whitening products won’t work, But there are a number of...
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Should I replace my veneers?
Sadly, veneers won’t last a lifetime – your old veneers will eventually wear out and need replacing so you can once again smile with confidence. But there are also...
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Dental Crowns Procedure
Dental crowns are part of our general dentistry service. A dental crown is a porcelain (or gold) replica of a tooth, and it is used to restore a tooth...