Fillings can break, and more often, weak bits of tooth around the fillings can break. More often than not – these leave you with a sharp edge, and very little other pain. Of course the answer to the question: Should I Call My Dentist? is ‘yes.’ To cut a long rambling blog short, if you…
Dentures are used to replace missing teeth, and in the UK, they are notoriously bad! You can get dentures on the NHS, for about £200, and more often than not, they are loose, don’t stay in without fixative, and look un-natural. 1: Improve the type of denture There are two main types of dentures, these…
Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. They can be used to replace single teeth, or lots of teeth. Your natural teeth have a visible portion, the crown of the tooth, and the part of the tooth which is hidden below the gum, the root. A dental implant is a replacement for…
In part 1 of this blog post, I discussed finding a dentist. The general advise is to ask your friends first – they may know someone who will be a great fit for you. Secondly, have a look on the internet, if you want to come and see me, thats great just drop me an…
Missing front teeth are very common, these teeth are normally lost because they are damaged at a young age, and they require more and more treatment, until there is nothing more that can be done. I will show you 5 of the best ways to replace your missing front teeth, ranging from what is widely…
As a dentist, I have long known that its not braces, or implants, or smile designs that people come to me for, its the confidence. The confidence to smile, the confidence to go out to dinner, and not have to choose foods that they cannot eat, or worry about loose dentures falling out when they…
Most people know that they should go to a dentist, or doctor, or optician on a regular basis, so that if there is a problem, it can be detected early and treated with minimal intervention. Unlike many other medical examinations, visiting the dentist strikes a deep fear in some people. If this is you, you…
Dental braces can be used to gently move teeth into a better position. In most cases, dental braces can be used to close gaps, but to understand exactly what is possible, you need to understand the types of dental gaps which are possible. General spacing This is where you have all teeth, but they are…
For some people the cost of good quality dental care can be enough to keep putting things off, or just keep going to their cheap dentist, who will patch one little thing up every time they go, leading to a false economy. The problem is that with so many people used to cheap dentistry, their…
It doesn’t look good for Clearstep as I write this, and the big problem is that many people have had irreversible procedures carried out, and now no braces! If you fall in this category, don’t worry, the extractions were necessary, and your treatment can still be carried out. You may need to switch to a…