The government has launched new guidelines for the food industry in a bid to slash the amount of sugar children are consuming on a daily basis. The guidance recommends limiting sugar in foods such as biscuits, breakfast cereals and yogurt. It is also encouraging us to choose lower of no added sugar products, wants to […]

Why you are never too old to get braces We are all so much more aware of our aesthetics these days – and, although the power of social media can impact on body confidence, there is a happier flipside. Making the most of the way we look is not always a negative thing. So long […]

Trends come and go – and even in the world of cosmetic treatments, certain procedures can seek a sudden rise in popularity thanks very often to a celebrity endorsement or a makeover that’s in the media spotlight. The fashion for tattoos, for example, is a good case in point – although this can also mean […]

What are dentures? People wear dentures to replace lost or missing teeth so that they can smile with confidence. These can either be made from acrylic or metal. A complete or full denture replaces all the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaw. Whereas a partial denture fills in the spaces left by […]

One-stage Dental Implant The implant is placed into a new, healing or healed extraction site (where the original tooth has been removed from). This requires only one surgical appointment and the implant is normally ready to support a tooth a few weeks or months later. Two-stage Dental Implant The first stage involves placing the implant […]

What is a dental implant? A dental implant is an artificial replacement for a tooth root, usually made from titanium. The implant is used to support a single tooth restoration or multiple teeth in the form of a bridge. There are many different implant systems available and when competently used they all deliver a highly reliable form of treatment. How long does treatment take? For […]

Are you suitable for dental implants? Who is suitable for dental implants? Dental implants are suitable for most adults with good general health. They can only be used once the jawbone has stopped growing and so generally are not appropriate for younger patients. Habits such as heavy drinking or smoking can increase the risk of problems associated with implant […]

A new survey reveals women think a perfect, youthful smile more important than the perfect figure. The first thing women notice about someone is their smile and over half believe a perfect smile would make them more attractive. However, despite women placing such importance on having a beautiful smile, almost half (44%) of those aged […]

Discoloured teeth are not uncommon – which is not a surprise, given the nation’s love of coffee, tea and wine. Nearly half of the population are unhappy with their smile, with a further 64% putting this down to discoloured teeth. Nowadays there is a whole spectrum of smile-brightening treatments available – but which is the […]

Why beauticians who offer teeth whitening are breaking all the rules This week, a beautician who was found guilty of illegal teeth whitening – burning the gums of her ‘client’ while carrying out the cosmetic treatment in her living room – claimed she had no idea she had broken any rules. The General Dental Council brought a case against […]