How can I avoid dental treatment? Modern-day dentistry is all about prevention – stopping decay from even happening in the first place. The best ways to do this are: Keeping to a low sugar diet. Check…
Beech House Dental Practice Christmas Open Evening We will be opening our doors on Thursday 7th December for any new or old patients to come and have a look around the Practice. If you are nervous of…
Are you confused by dental terminology? Here is a glossary to help understand what treatment you might need. Cap/crown: this is when the sides of the natural tooth are reduced down and a lab-constructed covering is made. This sits over the top of the tooth to help provide…
I have toothache and I haven’t seen a dentist in years – what should I do? A toothache can be very severe – it’s described as one of the worst pains we can endure. If you have a throbbing pain which is keeping you awake at…
My child has broken a tooth! What should I do? Is it a baby tooth or a grown-up tooth? Usually, if they are under 7 it is a baby tooth, although some children have them come through by the age…
Is Tooth Whitening bad for my teeth? If completed by a safe dental professional, absolutely not. It was originally developed because the gel used to whiten teeth has been shown to reduce inflammation of the gums. Are…