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Gum recession is a common dental issue that can lead to tooth sensitivity, increased risk of tooth decay, and poor cosmetic appearance of your smile. It occurs when the gum tissue around a tooth wears away, exposing more of the tooth's root.

A beautiful and confident smile can significantly impact your life and teeth straightening has become a popular cosmetic dental procedure to achieve just that. However, the cost of teeth straightening in London can be a concern for many patients.

Dental implants are popular for those looking to restore their smile and improve their oral health. They offer a long-lasting solution for missing teeth. In addition, they can help to prevent jawbone loss, improve speech, and make eating easier.

Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dental procedure that can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile. However, many patients need to be made aware of the costs associated with this procedure.

There are six stages in the successful treatment of periodontitis

Several symptoms can indicate that you are suffering from gum disease. The most common symptoms are bleeding gums, losing teeth, and becoming longer.

A recent study concluded that 27% of women and 22% of men are worried about dental procedures and possible pain in the UK. Dental anxiety is not uncommon, particularly when undergoing extensive dental treatments such as dental implants.

There is now very good evidence from around the world that it can affect your gums and cause gum disease (periodontitis). If your diabetes is well controlled (HbA1c between 6.5- 7% or lower), then you are like every other non-diabetic patient i.e. your risk of gum disease is normal.

Dr Ope Sodeinde highlights the issue of tooth whitening when you have dental implants and the importance of a coordinated approach to cosmetic dental treatments when considering the aesthetics of your smile

If, like most people, you are partial to a cup of tea or coffee, especially now that you are working from home more, you may have noticed that your teeth have accumulated some stains. This can usually be easily remedied by regular hygiene appointments to keep the stains at bay.

If a brighter smile is something you are interested in it may be confusing seeing so many products available in the shops. Every brand of toothpaste has its own whitening line, with some having multiple products within the same brand. It’s no wonder people get overwhelmed and try out so many different products and are disappointed by the results.

This is a question I am asked frequently and the answer to the question depends entirely on your dental needs. There are so many toothpastes on the market, it’s no surprise that there is some confusion when putting one into your shopping basket. Toothpastes do multiple things and I am going to discuss each one below:

This is a question that I (as your dental hygienist) get on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. Flossing is an essential part of your daily cleaning routine because toothbrushing alone only cleans 50% of the tooth surface. There is a far more efficient and simpler way to keep your gums healthy. That method is called using an interdental brush.

When considering dental implants in London it is important to take into account a number of factors when choosing your implant dentist.

Invisalign is a fantastic, computer software-based system for moving teeth that works very well for many patients. Invisalign uses the very latest computers and artificial intelligence to create fantastic results. From a patient’s perspective, there are only three things that are required for success.