The Dental Surgery Blog

Gum disease has been linked with many seemingly unrelated conditions in recent years, chief among them high blood pressure. In this post, we will look at what gum disease is,…

There are two ways to answer the question 'what are facial aesthetics' – it is not only the question of what the treatments are and what they entail but also…

Periodontitis and gingivitis are conditions that share many symptoms yet also have a number of key differences. In this post, we look at what both are, how they differ and…

There are many reputable orthodontists in London practices as well as thousands of general dentists. With so much choice, how does a potential patient go about finding the right orthodontist…

As it was recently Mouth Cancer Action Month - November - we decided to write a post that gives you all the key information in just a five minute read.…

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…