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Protect your smile
We all know that as we get older our teeth will start to fall out. But is this one part of the ageing process we can skip?
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Getting a white gleaming smile – video expert reveals how
As studies reveal that white teeth can improve your social, personal and work life, in this exclusive web video Suzi Perry talks to top celebrity dentist Dr. Phil Stemmer about how to get the perfect smile. To get that perfect … Continue reading
Shocking state of UK’s dental hygiene revealed
The British Dental Health Foundation and Oral-B research shows that people dont understand that a smile can actually be a barometer of your overall wellbeing, and that a good oral care routine has potential health benefits beyond just your teeth … Continue reading
Smoking – causes bad breath and worse – mouth cancer!
Smoking causes fatal diseases as well as creating a carcinogenic soup in your mouth that could lead to oral cancer….find out more here… Q How can smoking affect my oral health? A Most people are now aware that smoking is … Continue reading
New dental probiotic fights gum disease
The human mouth is teeming with bacteria. Brushing, flossing, and traditional dental care often aren’t enough to escape the health risks of too much of the wrong kind of bacteria in the human mouth. With oral probiotics, we may be … Continue reading
Dental Crowns – all you ever wanted to know
London: Crowns are an excellent way to get beautiful teeth. The animations right and below graphically illustrate the procedure of placing dental crowns: CROWNS Q What is a crown? A Crowns are an ideal way to rebuild teeth which have … Continue reading
Sensitive teeth – animation and Qs & As
SENSITIVE TEETH Q What are sensitive teeth? A Having sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that can continue for several hours. It can also be an early warning sign of more serious … Continue reading
Gum Disease – animation and Qs & As
GUM DISEASE Q What is gum disease? A Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease. Q What is gingivitis? A Gingivitis means … Continue reading
Snoring treatment – animation and Qs & As
ANTI-SNORING Q What is snoring? A The noise of snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft tissues in the upper airway. During sleep the muscles of the upper airway relax resulting in the formation of bottlenecks or even … Continue reading
Orthodontics – Canine in the palate
CANINE IN THE PALATE Q Where is the upper canine? A This tooth forms high up in the mouth to the side of the nose. Q What is a canine in the palate? A The upper canine can fail to … Continue reading
Orthodontics – Enamel Stripping
ENAMEL STRIPPING Q Can teeth be straightened without removing other healthy teeth? A If there is only mild overcrowding of 2-4mm then the teeth can be straightened without removing healthy teeth. Q What is enamel stripping? A Enamel stripping is … Continue reading
Jaw Problems and Headaches – animation and Qs & As
JAW PROBLEMS & HEADACHES Q What is dental occlusion? A Dental occlusion is another name for the way your teeth meet when your jaws bite together. Q What is TMJ? A The letters TMJ are short for of temporo-mandibular joint, … Continue reading
Smoking and Oral Health – animation and Qs & As
SMOKING AND ORAL HEALTH Q How can smoking affect my oral health? A Most people are now aware that smoking is bad for our health. It can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, many … Continue reading
Amalgam and White fillings – animation and Qs & As
AMALGAM & WHITE FILLINGS Q What are amalgam fillings? A Amalgam or silver fillings are the metal coloured fillings that many people have. Amalgam was the traditional material used for fillings for many years. Q Why should I consider white … Continue reading
Tooth Jewellery – animation and Qs & As
TOOTH JEWELLERY Q What is Tooth Jewellery? A Tooth Jewellery is the latest fashion craze to hit the UK. Tooth jewellery classic designs are an elegant compliment to standard jewellery. When placed on the tooth, the jewellery creates a distinctive … Continue reading
Whitening (Barrier) – Animation and Qs & As
BARRIER WHITENING Q What does tooth whitening do? A Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but … Continue reading
Tray Whitening – animation & Qs & As
TRAY WHITENING Q What does tooth whitening do? A Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but … Continue reading
Veneers for Diastema (gaps) – animation and Qs & As
VENEERS FOR A DIASTEMA Q What is a diastema? A A diastema is a space or gap between teeth very often your front teeth. This is very common in children and is part of their normal dental development. About … Continue reading
Veneers – treatment animation and Qs & As
VENEERS Q What is a veneer? A A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural colour composite material is … Continue reading
Crowns – animation and Qs and As
CROWNS Q What is a crown? A Crowns are an ideal way to rebuild teeth which have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the … Continue reading
Gum health tips from experts – join our web TV show
London: Log on to our live web TV show to find out how you can break free from unhealthy habits Show date: 2nd June Show time: 2pm (London time). Personal hygiene bad habits can not only be hard to kick … Continue reading
Scientists develop early-warning plaque detector
Liverpool: Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new dental product to identify plaque build-up in the mouth before it is visible to the human eye. The toothbrush-sized product has a blue light at its tip, which, when … Continue reading
Early detection reduces oral cancer deaths – new study
London: EXPERT studies have warned that late detection of mouth cancer is causing unnecessary deaths, backing the UK’s leading oral health charity’s Mouth Cancer Action Week 2008 campaign message. A Journal of Prosthodontics study has called on greater emphasis on … Continue reading
Dental treatment abroad – General Dental Council advice
Going abroad for your dental care? Check out the facts before you check in. With more and more people considering dental treatment abroad, the UK dental regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC) has issued guidance and advice to dental patients … Continue reading