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Your gums can change as you get older, but gum disease is not an inevitable part of ageing. In your 40s and 50s, years of plaque accumulation, changes in general health, smoking, stress, medication and changes in oral hygiene habits can all influence your gum health. For some people, periodontal disease may also become moreRead more

The thought of having dental treatment can make some people feel nervous, particularly if they have previously had an unpleasant experience or have avoided dental appointments for a long time. For some patients, conscious sedation may be considered as part of their dental care. It is designed to help you feel more relaxed while allowingRead more

Having a wisdom tooth removed is a common dental procedure, but what happens after the extraction is just as important as the procedure itself. One complication that can occur after an extraction is dry socket. It can be painful and may make recovery more uncomfortable than expected. Fortunately, there are practical steps you can takeRead more

Gum disease is often thought of as a problem that affects only the mouth. Bleeding gums, bad breath, tenderness and loose teeth can certainly affect your day-to-day comfort, but the effects of gum disease may extend beyond your teeth and gums. Research has found associations between gum disease and several wider health conditions, including cardiovascularRead more

Being told that you do not have enough bone for conventional dental implants can leave you unsure about what to do next. Severe bone loss in the upper jaw can make standard implant treatment difficult. In some cases, patients may be advised to consider dentures or other treatment options. However, conventional implants are not theRead more

If you are considering dental implants, one of the first questions you may have is how much treatment will cost. Dental implant treatment is not usually a single procedure. Depending on your circumstances, the overall treatment may involve an assessment, imaging, implant placement, healing time and one or more stages of restorative treatment. Understanding whatRead more

When several or all teeth are missing, dental implants can sometimes be used to support a fixed full arch restoration. However, conventional dental implants require sufficient bone in suitable areas of the jaw. Some people have experienced substantial bone loss over time, particularly in the upper jaw. This can make conventional implant placement more difficult.Read more

Losing a tooth can affect more than your smile. Depending on where the tooth is missing, you may notice changes when eating, speaking or cleaning your teeth. You may consider two options: a single dental implant or an implant-supported bridge. Although both use dental implants to support replacement teeth, they are not the same treatment.Read more

Sarah had been putting off her dental appointment for nearly three years. It wasn’t that she didn’t care about her teeth. It was the thought of sitting in the chair, feeling every sensation, that kept her cancelling appointment after appointment. When a cracked molar finally forced her hand, she found herself googling “conscious sedation dentistRead more

Dave had been putting it off for the best part of two years. A back molar had needed extracting after a failed root canal, and rather than deal with the gap, he’d just… got on with things. He chewed on the other side. He avoided toffee. Then one evening, over dinner with his brother-in-law (who’dRead more