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Is All-on-4 painful?

Is All-on-4™ painful? As with any surgery, the All-on-4™ procedure can leave some patients with tenderness. If you experience some pain or swelling, you can take an over-the-counter painkiller such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, but you should not need this for more than two or three days. The benefit is, although your gums may be […]

Reasons for you to get your missing teeth replaced

  Why should you get your missing teeth replaced? There are many reasons for people losing teeth. A one-off accident may damage or dislodge a tooth so that they need to be removedd. Additionally, Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss, in many cases, more so than tooth decay itself. Wear and tear […]

All-on-4 Dental Implants | All on Four

Treatments All-on-4™ Cosmetic Dental Implants The All-on-4™ technique is a revolutionary alternative to uncomfortable dentures and traditional implants. This incredible and proven procedure enables patients to benefit from a fully fixed, non-removable arch of teeth all in one day! The All-on-4™ Treatment The All-on-4™ procedure replicates natural teeth’ look, feel and function better than any […]

Congratulations to one of our patients!

Congratulations to Majorie Brown (Walton on Thames), one of our latest All-on-4™ cases, who had her definitive bridge of teeth fitted this week. Having been put off dentistry due to many bad experiences, Maj overcame her fears with the team’s help and now can smile in time for the festive season. Val is looking forward […]

The Cost of Dental Treatment | Paying for Dental Treatment

The impact of money worries on Britain’s dental health Many people are avoiding regular visits to the dentist because they’re scared about how much it will cost, according to new research published by Simplyhealth. They polled nearly 12,000 British adults for their Annual Dental Survey 2012, and found that more than 20% said the cost […]

University researchers develop alternative to dentist’s drill

University of Missouri researchers develop alternative to dentist’s drill Nothing unnerves anxious patients more than the dentist’s drill, but a new gas-firing device may offer an alternative. The device, which looks like an electric toothbrush, can clean cavities entirely in less than 30 seconds, researchers claim. It works by blasting dead pulp tissue and destroying […]

Bone Loss Dental Implants – What’s Next?

  Zygoma Implants – The Bone Loss Cosmetic Dental Implant Solution A common problem, particularly for those who have worn dentures for many years, is that of jaw bone loss. Severe jaw bone loss can make it impossible for a dental surgeon to carry out the necessary bridgework needed for traditional cosmetic dental implants. Zygoma […]

Sarah gets a brand new zygomatic smile

  Janice gets a brand new zygomatic smile…. Have a look at our latest happy patient. Janice had been wearing a full upper denture for quite some time and found it didn’t stay in place, making it very uncomfortable, and meaning it was difficult to enjoy all the foods she knew she should eat to […]

How to keep your valentine happy with clean teeth

Keep your valentine happy! A recent survey by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that bad breath is a major concern for over 1/4 of the population – not good news for budding romances on Valentine ’s Day! More than half of the respondents said that teeth and smiles are among the most important […]