Why it happensIf you lose a tooth, the bone in that area will gradually start to shrink, while the other areas stay intact. There are many reasons why people loose teeth. It can be caused by some of the following: [...]
One of the most common causes of teeth reducing in size or chipping can be due to tooth wear. Prevention is very important to avoid it, unless it has already occurred, then treatments may be required. Tooth wear basically means where the protective layers of your teeth have slowly been destroyed, this [...]
It is very often said that false teeth are no good; they look bad, are loose and are for the ‘very old’. Is this really the case? [...]
Possibly the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment, veneers have given tens of millions of people the smile they want in just a few visits. However, many patients who visit us believe that it’s normal to have teeth shaved before veneers, which isn’t true! [...]
Wearing Braces? Here are some tips on how to keep your teeth clean Cleaning your teeth and maintaining oral hygiene is an easy part of your every day routine. However when you have a brace, particularly a fixed brace such as six month smiles, it can become more difficult. The [...]
Oral cancer is a tumour that appears on the surface of tongue, mouth, lips, cheeks, throat, and gums. These tumours also occur in the salivary glands, tonsils and pharynx. Annually about 7,000 cases of mouth cancers are diagnosed in the UK, up by 33% since 2000. Overall five year survival [...]
Many people have some kind of phobia about something they fear in life. For many people that fear is visiting the dentist. Usually it’s a bad experience visiting the Dentist early on in life that puts people off returning but there really is no need to feel scared any more. [...]
Dental Veneers are one of the most effective and popular cosmetic dentistry treatments as they can correct a vast array of problems. Whether you have crooked, overlapping or even discoloured teeth then Dental Veneers can definitely help change your smile. Dental Veneers are usually made from Porcelain although can be [...]
While most people wouldn’t mind a brighter or straighter smile, it’s pretty rare to find someone who actually enjoys visiting the dentist, even for basic cleanings. Many people do not visit the dentist at all or attend irregularly. Some people avoid the dentist as they are phobic of the dentist. [...]
Dental Implants, what are they? Teeth Implants are used to replace missing teeth improving your smile and eating ability. Teeth Implants are made from titanium and are surgically placed under sterile conditions into your bone. Local anaesthetic is uesd to ensure you feel no pain during the procedure and for [...]