Advice From Our Dentists

The impact of a great smile goes a long way. Not only can a healthy-looking smile result in increased confidence, but it can also improve your relationships and even boost your

Like everyone else across the U.K, we’re thrilled that the country will slowly be coming out of lockdown soon, and are so very grateful to the wonderful NHS staff, who work incredibly hard to get us all vaccinated as quickly as possible. Whilst some people have been able to attend a routine dentist and hygienist appointment since dental practices were allowed to open, many have not yet had the chance to visit the practice due to the constraints imposed by Covid-19. 

In recent years, orthodontic treatment has become much more attractive to adults, a demographic who previously saw the limited brace options available to them as a deterrent. One particular treatment that has been popular during the lockdown period (thanks to its suitability to remote care) is Invisalign. 

The pandemic has been a tough time for many of us and we hope our readers are keeping well during this 2021 winter lockdown period. Whilst there is hope on the horizon, it’s likely that everyday life won’t resume just yet and consequently, many of us are indulging in simple pleasures,

According to a survey on the impact of smiles, carried out by the Academy of General Dentistry, 40% of people said they felt a smile is the feature they first notice about an individual. During lockdown, we’ve all embraced the concept of video calling, which leaves us staring at our own face more than usual! Perhaps you’ve noticed your teeth need a little TLC and rejuvenation after 2020 and you’d like a brighter and healthier-looking smile? Lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol consumption (especially wine), diet and certain medications are all things that can gradually discolour our teeth. Thankfully, teeth whitening treatment is here to help and here’s why it has the potential to transform lives. 

We’re now well into a third lockdown here in England and we hope all our clients are staying safe and well. One of the big differences between this early 2021 lockdown and last year’s March lockdown, is that dental practices remain open for treatment and routine appointments. This is great news for the country, allowing patients to have their all-important routine dentist and hygienist appointments. Once you’ve had your appointment with us, remember to avoid the pitfalls below and in turn, avoid the need for serious dental intervention later in life. 

Determining what constitutes an ‘emergency’ when it comes to your teeth can be tricky. Here in U.K the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ attitude sometimes has the tendency to hinder our judgement when it comes to seeking out help (for a lot of things!), but there are some scenarios where getting in touch with your dentist urgently is vital to your immediate health and wellbeing. Here are a few examples of cases that warrant emergency care. 

As 2020 draws to a close (thanks goodness!), many of us like to consider the things we can do to improve our health and wellbeing in the year ahead, AKA New Year’s Resolutions. It’s never too late to make changes to improve the health of your smile – take a look at some of our advice for getting yourself on the path to a better smile in 2021. 

Christmas Day is almost upon us and it’s safe to say it’s going to be a very different Christmas for many of us. We hope all our patients have a lovely day this 25th December. With Christmas Day comes a veritable feast of everything from turkey, mince pies and mulled wine, to gingerbread, nuts and cheese! Here are some examples of the best and worst Christmas sustenance when it comes to your smile!