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The adverse impact of smoking on dental health

The latest release of official figures on adult smoking habits in the UK indicate that approximately 6.9 million people smoke cigarettes. The proportion of the population with the most smokers are in the 25 to 34 year age bracket – a representation of 19 per cent. With smoking still quite prevalent, it is worth investigating the detrimental […]

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A long-lasting solution to problem teeth

Some people just find that they have difficulties with their teeth all of their life. Not everyone is blessed with a genetic makeup that supports straight, strong and white teeth. Sadly, nearly 100% of adults suffer from dental decay and this isn’t always attributed to poor oral hygiene or care. So it isn’t uncommon to lose […]

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A beginners guide to Emsculpt

When it comes to body sculpting procedures, it seems that Emsculpt is becoming one of the most popular treatments among the many offerings available nowadays. This innovative procedure works to remove stubborn areas of fat, whilst building muscle and tightening the skin. Many patients find that after several sessions spaced roughly a week apart, results […]

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The first appointment

Understandably, it can be daunting when a patient has booked in for their very first appointment with their new dentist in Stevenage. Perhaps they have not visited an oral health care professional for many years and have finally decided to do something about their oral health. It could be that they have had a bad […]

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An introduction to clear braces in Harley Street

Harley Street in Marylebone Central London is well known to be an area with a long reputable history of being home to many private specialists in medicine, surgery and dentistry. So, if you are a London resident and you are in need of dental treatment, by visiting a dental practice in Harley Street you will be […]

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Can you really afford not to show off a winning smile?

Smiling is increasingly being considered the new must-have social currency. Researchers have turned their attention towards the smile and its relation to mood (self and others). The theory that the smile improves mood receives support from an analysis published in the Psychological Bulletin in which a substantial pool of over 100 studies were carefully considered that looked […]

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What are dental veneers?

What are dental veneers? When it comes to cosmetic dentistry there is a procedure that is really gaining popularity; wonderfully versatile dental veneers. Sometimes referred to as porcelain veneers or laminates, these are essentially incredibly thin pieces of toothlike material that are fixed to the front surface of your teeth to improve the appearance of […]

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Are you an older person who wants a straighter smile? 5 advantages of invisible braces

If you are an older person, you may think that the time for needing braces or aligners is long behind you. While there are admittedly some advantages to undertaking orthodontic treatments at a younger age, life begins at 50! And so, if you are fed up with picking bits out of your teeth after meals, […]

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It doesn’t have to be daunting

For many people, having a treatment done at the dental clinic can be very stressful and can cause a lot of anxiety. If this is the case for you, then by speaking with a dentist about sedation dentistry in Edinburgh, proactive steps can be taken to ensure that a necessary treatment can be completed as smoothly […]

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What are braces and when do you require them?

The history of braces Misaligned teeth have been an issue affecting people for a long time. The issue was not just the appearance of the smile, but the complications that can arise from misaligned teeth as well. Therefore, medicine and dentistry worked towards a long-time aspiration to readjust misaligned teeth. Teeth straightening dates back to […]