There’s no need to suffer from missing teeth. Today, there are several ways to replace a missing tooth, including dentures, implants and bridges. Dental implants are usually the first choice to replace missing teeth. This is because they have a few advantages, such as the ability to stop the jaw bone from shrinking. However, in
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Bad breath is an embarrassing problem but the good news is that once you’ve discovered the cause, you can start to treat it. In this post, we’ll go over the causes of bad breath to help you identify what’s causing yours. What causes bad breath? The main cause of bad breath is a build-up of
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There’s no doubt about it – braces are the best great way to get straighter teeth. But what is it like to get braces put on? In this post, we’ll answer this question. We’ll also give you some tips on how to deal with any discomfort or pain afterwards. What is the procedure to get
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Wisdom teeth can be a real pain – literally. That’s because when they push against your other teeth, they can cause pain and they can even make your teeth crooked. For these reasons, the removal of wisdom teeth is a common procedure in the UK. If you’re having a wisdom tooth taken out soon, then
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We use our tongues constantly: to talk, to swallow, and to eat. So it can be frustrating when your tongue doesn’t work as it should. Common tongue problems include soreness, pain and discolouration. There are a number of causes for tongue discolouration, but fortunately, most can be solved fairly easily. Read on to learn more.
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Why do we give children so much sugar? Biscuits, cake, pocket money spent on sweets, more sweets given by relatives, goody bags and cake at birthday parties, and chocolate at Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Children should get no more than 11 per cent of their calories from added sugar, yet according to a survey by
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How often do you change your toothbrush? For a lot of people, the answer is ‘not often enough’. Toothbrushes have quite a short lifespan of just three to four months, after which they become too worn out and frayed to clean teeth properly. That’s why dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every three to four months.
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Missing teeth can be literally no laughing matter, since the gaps in your smile can make you too self-conscious to smile or laugh. We’ve even known people who have declined social events due to their missing teeth. If a missing tooth has shattered your confidence, then worry no more: it’s relatively easy nowadays to replace
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Of all the dental procedures out there, perhaps the most feared is the root canal. This is because people often imagine it as an extremely painful procedure, even akin to medieval torture! It’s true that root canals were painful in the past, but fortunately today, modern root canal treatment are virtually painless thanks to anaesthesia.
Read moreEvening and weekend appointments now available at Willows Dentistry Due to the increased demand for additional appointments we are now offering more evening and weekend appointments for a limited time. These appointments are for both routine and emergency dental treatment. Call us on 01432 274749 for more details or email info@willowsdentistry.co.uk
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