Teeth whitening – a brighter smile, a more confident you
Your smile is unique. It is often the first thing a new acquaintance will notice about you, it shows others how you’re feeling and it creates a lasting first impression. But if you are one of many people who feel unhappy about the appearance or colouring of their teeth, you may be less inclined to […]
Teeth whitening is very popular and many people choose to enhance their smile
Types of Whitening When you are looking to lighten your smile, you have many options. Over-the-Counter Methods: These are the cheapest and easiest to use at home form of whitening. These methods can include: Toothpastes: These products strictly whiten and will not bleach your teeth. Whitening toothpastes have a mildly abrasive effect, and some can […]
Think straightening your teeth is difficult and painful? – Think again!
Crooked, misshapen or buck teeth can affect anyone’s confidence. They can make you feel self-conscious and wary of meeting new people. This can be especially problematic if meeting new people is part of your job and face-to-face interactions are an everyday aspect of your professional life. Regardless of your age, your profession or your lifestyle […]
What are my options to replace missing teeth?
If you have missing teeth, or just a single missing tooth, and are wondering what your options are then this article has been written exclusively for you to help you understand what you can do in this situation. If you have missing teeth when you principally have four options open to you: Do nothing and […]
The Often Untold Reason Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth
If you have missing teeth what you think the most popular reason is for wanting to replace them? You guessed it, cosmetic. The next most common reason is function, when we have missing teeth it can often be very difficult to eat and chew properly. In fact, from a dental point of view this is […]
Your options for that perfect smile
Many patients at our dental practice here in Harrow Weald ask us about cosmetic dentistry and how they can achieve a more beautiful smile with the minimum amount of pain, discomfort and of course, cost. We thought it would be good to summarise your cosmetic dental options in a short blog post and perhaps show […]
National Smile Month
Did you know that 19th May to 19th June 2014 is National Smile Month? Each year the British Dental Health Foundation organise a month’s campaign to help reduce the amount of dental decay and disease in the UK, they have a key message each year which this month includes three basic principles: Brush your teeth […]
A healthy mouth is a healthy body
Research seems to indicate that there is a link between heart disease and gum disease (although there is no indication of any causal link). The exact reasons for this are not entirely known but the fact remains that if you have an unhealthy mouth, statistically you are more likely to have an unhealthy heart. The […]
How to have straight teeth
There there are many reasons why you may want to have straighter teeth, the biggest reason is normally aesthetic as people prefer a nice even smile without any gaps or twisted teeth, but did you know that straight teeth are also healthy teeth? Each day when you clean your teeth it is important to ensure […]
Dental Myths and Facts
On the BBC Health Check there was a great program about the myths surrounding morning sickness and whether that meant you are having a girl or not. The program was fascinating which led us to think about some of the myths which surround dentistry nowadays. These healthcare myths, including the one about morning sickness and […]
