Posts by ktadmin
Root Canal It’s Not So Scary
Root Canal Treatment has long been the words that send shivers down a patients spine! But it isn’t anything to be afraid of. Root canal is a treatment to save your tooth and avoiding from having the tooth extracted! What is Root Canal Treatment? Root Canal Treatment, also known as Endodontics, is a dental procedure…
Read MoreDental Hygienist vs Dentist, What’s the difference?
Do you ever wonder why your Dentist refers you to a Dental Hygienist? Well here are the differences to what your Dentist and Hygienist do, and their importance to your Dental Health. Dental Check-Up; The Dentist checks more than you may think, and you might not even notice! What the dentist checks on the outside;…
Read MoreBroken teeth after an Accident
This patient was left with 2 broken teeth after an accident. We hope you agree we achieved fantastic finished results. In this case we were able to reconstruct the front teeth with white filling material. Bringing that beautiful smile back to life. It is always important to be seen by a dentist as soon as…
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Smiling
There are many benefits to smiling, give some of these a try, they may just work!… Relieves Stress The first smile benefit not only helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed but can actually help reduce stress. Believe it or not, smiling can reduce stress even if you don’t feel like…
Read MoreBe Mouth Cancer Aware!
Did you know? Here at Brucegate Dental Practice each time you have regular dental Check-up, the dentist carries out a mouth cancer screening. Signs To Look Out For; Sore mouth ulcers that don’t heal within several weeks. Persistent lumps in the mouth or neck that don’t go away. Unexplained looseness of teeth, or sockets that…
Read MoreThe Effects Of Poor Dental Hygiene On Your Body
Poor dental health has more of an effect on your general health than you may think! Oral Health is Overall Health Periodontal Disease Bone deterioration around the teeth lead to loosening and eventual tooth loss. In the UK 1 in 17 of all adults have lost all of their teeth. Atherosclerosis High levels of…
Read MoreDont let toothache ruin your holiday
Don’t let toothache ruin your holiday! Check out our tips to help avoid that nagging feeling. Before you go; Make sure you’re up to date with your Dental Check-up The key to avoid toothache spoiling your holiday, is prevention. If you have any outstanding issues such as a broken tooth, or a niggle your dentist can…
Read MoreDirect Access to a Hygienist
Do you want your teeth cleaned without seeing the dentist? Since 2013 the General Dental Council has permitted patients to access the services of dental hygienists. Previously, a dentist had to see a patient prior to prescribing hygiene treatment. This is no longer the case, meaning that if you want a “scale and polish” with…
Read MoreNew term, new mouthguard
We have been extremely busy making sports mouthguards for children in the area. Wearing a sports mouthguard will provide some protection for teeth and jaws. Children need mouthguards adjusting or replacing as they grow , but adults will need mouthguards replacing less often. If you have any concerns about the fit of your mouthguard please…
Read More