26 Apr What is a sinus bone graft?
This video interview between Rose and Dr Ope answers the most important questions about bone grafts....
14 Mar What is the difference between a dentist and a dental specialist?
All dentists in the UK graduate as general dentists and that means that they are legally entitled to carry out all procedures for which they (the dentist) deem themselves competent. As you can see, it is the dentist certifying himself or herself as competent and I am sure you know that it is impossible for...
23 Feb Have I Got Gum Disease – Symptom Checker
Several symptoms can indicate that you are suffering from gum disease. The most common symptoms are bleeding gums, losing teeth, and becoming longer....
21 Feb How can I afford my extensive dental treatment?
We understand that nobody plans to have advanced dental treatment, and organising the finance can be a worry. Don't let the worry of finance be a burden. We are passionate about helping you receive the dental care you deserve and not letting cost be a barrier. We offer all the usual ways to pay for...
08 Dec What Exactly is Conscious Sedation?
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....
17 Nov How much is a tooth extraction?
The short answer is that it can be 350-650 GBP depending on the tooth condition and position. But what are the real costs of a tooth extraction? Once a tooth is extracted, the gap it leaves can lead other problems e.g. instability of the bite, overloading of other teeth and compromised appearance (if visible). ...
12 Nov Do I have to take my Invisalign aligners out to eat?
Yes, absolutely, it is a must. Your Invisalign aligners are supposed to be worn for at least 22 hours a day, the remaining 2 hours left for the time when you eat or drink. If you are not wearing your aligners that long every day, the whole process of teeth straightening will be compromised...
07 Nov Can I get dental implants if I have gum disease?
Yes, you can get dental implants as long as the gum disease is treated at the same time. For a long time, there was significant concern that patients with gum disease cannot have dental implants because we were worried that gum disease would cause a gum infection. ...
05 Nov Can I have dental implants if I smoke?
In addition to the many medical problems caused by smoking, there is a lot of evidence to show that smoking causes gum disease around dental implants. This will lead to loss of the dental implant(s). So to protect your investment, we would advise you not to smoke. ...
04 Nov Why do gums hurt after cleaning?
Our patients told us that they have avoided deep cleans in the past because of the sensitivity they have experienced after the treatment, until Dr Ope Sodeinde explained the reasons behind it. ...