The Dental Surgery Blog

Patients who require braces are often advised that the extraction of teeth is necessary prior to starting treatment - however, within private orthodontics, the overriding opinion is that extractions should…

Clear, nearly invisible braces have made teeth straightening and realignment an orthodontic treatment option that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is effective. The thought of having visible braces on…

The decision of whether to get braces, either for yourself or your child, can be difficult. Although they may correct a dental issue, they might have to be in place…

As featured in The Times Newspaper Silver may be a precious metal, but there’s good reason why it’s no longer the first choice for dental fillings Dating back to 7th…

  For many of us, when we think of braces the default image is likely to be braces on the outside of teeth, with prominent, metallic brackets (the part that…

Although we (as a practice) support Bridge2Aid and Saving Faces as our chosen charities throughout the year, we are fortunate to have members in our teams with hearts so big…

When we look at how braces work there are two levels of answer. There is a very basic answer. The mechanical details of how they work and what they are…

Have you got bleeding gums? We suspect your gums do bleed when you brush and floss because you are reading this… Don't worry! Well do worry, a little bit… Bleeding…

Any dentist or dental hygienist will have heard certain questions from patients many, many times. What is the best way to brush my teeth? How important is flossing? Can I…

At The Dental Surgery, we are experts in dentistry rather than psychology (the clue’s in our name). However, we think we know what people really want to hear when they…

It's common to start searching Google when you are concerned about healthy gums and the condition gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). It's common too to focus on foods to avoid…