Do I Need a Root Canal? Understanding the Signs and Solutions

Expert Advice from Brucegate Dental in Berwick upon Tweed Introduction Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures carried out in dental practices across the UK and Ireland. Yet, many patients feel anxious at the mere mention of a “root canal” and are unsure if or when they might actually need one. In…

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Should I floss?

Should I floss is a much asked question, and the short answer is yes! as long as you make time once a day your teeth and gums will stay healthy and your dentist/hygienist will be happy. Flossing is great but isn’t always the thing to use for everyone. The Importance of cleaning in-between your teeth…

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Lost Crown, Lost filling, or broken tooth.

So you’ve been enjoying something delicious and all of a sudden felt something crunchy! Then you realise your tooth has broken or your crown has come off! What do you do when your dental practice is closed? What you need… If it is a crown, firstly check you still have the crown and keep it…

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Why your Dentist takes X-rays…

There are a few different reasons why your dentist will take an X-ray, but firstly have you ever wondered what an X-ray is? An X-ray is; A tiny amount of radiation that passes through your body and makes an image on a special type of film or through an electronic detector. The image that is…

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Dental Implants – Are They Right For You

Dental Implants are fast becoming routine treatment within dental practices, here at Brucegate Dental Practice we carry out the procedure within the surgery, so no need to travel (unless otherwise told at your consultation).  From replacing a single tooth to full mouth implants, here’s all you need to know…   What Is A Dental Implant?…

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Broken 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…

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