Park Dental Care’s Dr Tim Webber possesses over 20 years of experience in orthodontic and cosmetic practice and works with his skilled team (many of whom have had braces) to formulate tailored treatment plans for patients. Creating smiles is what we do best, and it’s always amazing to see the significant change
Everyone should endeavour to visit the dentist twice a year for a routine check-up, though there are some dental problems that warrant you coming in straight away. Make yourself aware of issues that necessitate a dental check-up as soon as possible below, to stop serious problems from worsening.
The Invisalign system is a custom-made set of transparent aligners that move your teeth into place over an average period of 12-18 months. They’re worn for 22 hours a day and are changed over every 2 weeks, as your teeth gradually begin to move into a healthier position. So,
1. Boost your self-esteem We all tend to assign a significant portion of our self-esteem to how we look, and when tooth discolouration strikes, it can be easy to lose some confidence. Having whiter teeth can lead to an increased desire to smile, proven to boost serotonin and wellbeing
Covid-19 and your gum health As gum disease causes your gums to become leakier, microorganisms can easily enter the bloodstream. Brushing daily and flossing to remove plaque helps reduce inflammation and could potentially decrease the virus’ concentration in saliva, mitigate the evolution of lung disease, and reduce the risk
The food and drink we eat has the power to make or break our dental health. Whilst there is still a lot of educating to be done surrounding the food and drink that causes dental erosion, it’s great to see sportspeople such as Christiano Ronaldo rejecting Coca-Cola, the sponsor of Euro 2020. As well as such efforts from sportspeople, awareness around how sugar affects teeth is essential, and we can offer this to patients during a routine hygienist or dentist appointment – knowledge is power!
Patient education is a big part of what we do here at Park Dental Care, and this includes making patients aware of misconceptions and myths surrounding keeping their teeth and gums in tact. Below, we’ve put together some of these, to help you better care for your smile and maintain great oral health and hygiene.
Today, the options for straightening your smile and correcting other orthodontic issues like crowded and widely spaced teeth are better than ever. Thanks to treatments like
Like any other part of the body, teeth have a way of letting us know when they need some attention. With the slow easing of lockdown, it might be tempting to put off what you believe to be is an issue with your smile. However, it’s essential to get such issues looked into as soon as possible before any serious problems that require complex intervention can manifest.
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
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