Yes, dentists in the UK can prescribe antibiotics when they are needed to treat a dental infection. However, antibiotics are not routinely prescribed for toothache, every abscess or simply because a tooth is infected. Modern dental guidance places strong emphasis on antibiotic stewardship. This means using antibiotics only when there is a clear clinical benefit,…
Choosing a toothpaste should be simple, but supermarket shelves can make it surprisingly confusing. There are toothpastes for whitening, sensitive teeth, gum health, enamel protection and dry mouth, as well as charcoal, herbal, fluoride-free and prescription-strength products. For most people, however, the most important feature is much simpler: choose a toothpaste containing the right amount…
How much toothpaste should you actually put on your toothbrush? Many adverts show a thick ribbon covering the entire brush head, while other advice recommends only a pea-sized amount. The correct answer depends mainly on your age, the fluoride strength of the toothpaste and whether you are using an ordinary or prescription product. For young…
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but it is not indestructible. Acids, tooth decay, grinding and other forms of wear can gradually weaken or remove it. This leads to an important question: if tooth enamel is damaged, can it grow back? The short answer is no — enamel that has been…
A dental implant does not look like a complete tooth when it is first placed. The actual implant is a small, screw-shaped fixture that sits inside the jawbone and replaces the root of a missing tooth. Once treatment is complete, it supports a natural-looking crown, bridge or denture. For a single missing tooth, the finished…
Dental implants are designed as a long-term way to replace missing teeth, but does that mean they last forever? No dental implant can be guaranteed to last for life. However, modern implants have excellent long-term survival rates, and many remain healthy and functional for decades when they are carefully planned, successfully integrated with the jawbone…
Dental implants are one of the most established ways to replace missing teeth. They can support a single crown, a bridge or a denture and are designed to provide a stable, natural-looking replacement for lost teeth. But because implant treatment involves placing a fixture into the jawbone, patients understandably have questions about safety. Are dental…
Yes. Dentists in the UK can prescribe painkillers when they are needed as part of dental treatment. They can also recommend suitable over-the-counter pain relief and advise you when medication may be unsafe because of your medical history or other medicines you take. However, painkillers are normally only a temporary part of managing dental pain….
Yes. A dentist can drain a dental abscess when drainage is clinically appropriate. In fact, current UK dental guidance recommends treating most dental abscesses with local measures to achieve drainage and remove the source of the infection wherever possible. However, “draining an abscess” does not always mean making a cut in the gum. Depending on…
Yes. Dentists and dental hygienists can safely remove tartar from your teeth. Tartar — also called dental calculus — is plaque that has hardened after minerals from saliva become incorporated into it. Once this happens, ordinary brushing and flossing cannot remove it effectively. Professional instruments are needed to remove calculus from above and, where necessary,…
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made clear aligners to gradually move your teeth into their planned positions. Unlike fixed braces, the aligners can be removed for eating, drinking and cleaning your teeth, making them a particularly popular option for adults and teenagers who want a more discreet orthodontic treatment. But what is Invisalign actually like…
Turkey has become a popular destination for people considering dental implants, largely because treatment can be advertised at substantially lower prices than in the UK. But are dental implants in Turkey safe? Having dental treatment in Turkey is not automatically unsafe, and there are appropriately qualified dentists and regulated healthcare facilities in the country. However,…
Yes, teeth whitening can often be carried out during Invisalign treatment — but it should be planned with your dentist rather than simply adding whitening gel to your aligners yourself. Many patients choose Invisalign because they want to improve their smile discreetly, so it is understandable that they also want their teeth to look brighter…
Dental veneers can transform the shape, colour and proportions of teeth, making them a popular option for people who want to improve chips, uneven teeth, stubborn discolouration, small gaps or other cosmetic concerns. However, veneers are a significant investment and, in many cases, involve permanently altering the natural tooth. Before deciding whether they are worth…
Dental X-rays allow your dentist to see areas of your teeth, roots and jawbone that cannot be examined simply by looking inside your mouth. They can reveal early tooth decay between teeth, infections around tooth roots, bone loss caused by gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth and many other problems that may otherwise remain hidden. However,…
Yes, Invisalign can often make a smile appear wider by changing the position of the teeth and increasing the width of the dental arch in suitable cases. However, it is important to understand exactly what this means. In adults, Invisalign generally widens the arrangement of the teeth rather than physically making the jawbone itself wider….
Yes, Invisalign can correct many bite problems as well as straighten crooked teeth. Depending on the individual case, Invisalign can be used to improve excessive overbite or deep bite, selected underbites, open bites, crossbites and other forms of dental misalignment. However, not every bite problem is caused purely by the position of the teeth. Some…
If you are considering Invisalign in London, one of your first questions is likely to be: how much will treatment actually cost? At Glow Dental in Battersea, Invisalign currently starts from £2,500, but the final price depends on how much tooth movement is required, the complexity of your bite and which Invisalign treatment package is…
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