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…
If you are searching for the best Invisalign treatment in London, choosing the right provider is just as important as choosing the Invisalign system itself. Clear aligners are sophisticated orthodontic appliances, but the diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring and finishing of your case are carried out by the clinician treating you. Glow Dental is a private…
If you are looking for the best dental hygienist in London, it is worth looking beyond a simple scale and polish. A high-quality hygiene appointment should be tailored to your gums, plaque levels, dental history and individual risk rather than providing exactly the same cleaning to every patient. Glow Dental is a private dental practice…
White fillings, also called composite fillings or tooth-coloured fillings, are commonly used to repair front teeth affected by decay, chips, fractures or previous restorations. Modern composite can be carefully colour-matched and shaped to blend with the surrounding natural tooth, making it particularly useful in visible areas of the smile. Composite is also used in cosmetic…
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, most commonly caused by dental plaque accumulating around the gumline. Typical signs include bleeding when brushing or cleaning between the teeth, redness and swelling. Unlike periodontitis, plaque-induced gingivitis does not involve irreversible loss of the bone or periodontal attachment supporting the teeth and can usually be reversed when the…
A typical dental hygienist appointment often lasts around 30 to 60 minutes, but there is no universal appointment length. The time required depends on your gum health, the amount of plaque and calculus present, whether you have staining, braces or dental implants, and whether you need routine preventive care or more involved periodontal treatment. A…
A fissure sealant, sometimes called a dental sealant, is a thin protective material placed into the natural pits and grooves on the chewing surfaces of teeth. It is most commonly used on permanent molars, where deep fissures can be difficult to clean effectively and are particularly vulnerable to tooth decay. Sealants create a physical barrier…
Gum disease is a broad term commonly used to describe gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis causes inflammation of the gums without loss of the tissues supporting the teeth, while periodontitis is a deeper chronic inflammatory disease that damages the periodontal ligament and supporting bone. The good news is that gingivitis can usually be reversed and periodontitis…
Teeth whitening and composite bonding are two popular cosmetic dental treatments, and they are often combined as part of the same smile improvement plan. Whitening changes the colour of natural teeth, while composite bonding changes their shape, proportions or surface appearance. If you are considering both treatments, teeth whitening will usually be completed first. This…
A Valplast single tooth denture is a removable partial denture that can be used to replace one missing tooth using a flexible thermoplastic nylon material. Unlike a conventional acrylic partial denture with visible metal clasps, Valplast can often use thin gum-coloured flexible extensions to gain retention around the remaining teeth. This can make a Valplast…
Dentures are removable dental appliances used to replace one, several or all missing teeth. They can restore the appearance of a smile and improve everyday functions such as eating and speaking, particularly when several teeth have been lost. Modern dentures can be made from acrylic, metal frameworks, flexible materials or combinations of these materials. Some…
If you have crooked, uneven or slightly overlapping teeth, porcelain veneers can sometimes create the appearance of a straighter and more symmetrical smile without months of orthodontic treatment. However, veneers do not physically straighten or move the teeth. Instead, they change the visible shape, colour and proportions of the tooth surfaces. This makes veneers most…
If you are looking for a predictable professional teeth whitening treatment, Enlighten is one of the premium dentist-supervised whitening systems available in the UK. It combines custom-made whitening trays with a structured sequence of peroxide whitening gels designed to gradually lighten natural teeth at home. The current Enlighten Evo4 system is particularly well known for…
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