Clear Aligners – Invisalign?
Clear aligners are a removable dental appliance that are designed to straighten the teeth in a shorter period of time compared to traditional fixed ‘train-track’ braces.…
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What to wear for a dental appointment
Make-up As many dental treatments involve water sprays, try to wear waterproof makeup and avoid mascara. Try to avoid fake tan and fake eyelashes. It’s also…
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Phossy Jaw
Phossy Jaw, a short slang term for Phosphorimus Chronicus. It originates from white phosphorus in the matchstick industry in the 19th century, but has a modern…
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Tooth whitening over the counter vs professional tooth whitening
There are many different types of whitening systems that are available to patients/consumers, which can be divided into professional systems and non-professional systems. Whitening Systems Over-the-Counter…
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What Your Teeth Say About Your Personality
Cosmetic dentists spend much of their time discussing, debating and deciding what shape a tooth or teeth should be. The answer is not the same for…
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Ceramic vs Porcelain – What’s the difference?
What is Ceramic? Ceramic is defined as any inorganic material which is produced by the application of heat. Dental veneers, crowns and bridges, are often made…
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Phlebotomy and its role in dentistry
What is phlebotomy? Phlebotomy, also known as venepuncture, is a simple process in which a qualified phlebotomist makes a small puncture into a patient’s vein to…
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“Turkey Teeth” Guide – Are They Worth the Saving or Not?
A great deal of Brits are travelling to Turkey for their smile makeovers and dental treatments. Reasons being? Cost, the ‘holiday experience’ package, and being swept…
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What is RCT and how can it help your smile
What is RCT RCT an acronym for Root Canal treatment, also known as Root Fillings or Root Treatment, is a dental procedure that is performed to…
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Ceramic Veneers vs Composite Bonding: Breakdown of Pros and Cons
What’s the difference between ceramic and composite bonding? Composite bonding uses a white filling material to make minor changes to your smile, by bonding the composite…
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