Dental implants are often described as a long-term solution for missing teeth. But “long term” is frustratingly vague when you are considering surgery and investing in treatment. Ten years? Twenty? …
The first question after implant surgery is often surprisingly simple: “When will my mouth feel normal again?” The answer depends on what we mean by recovery. Your gums may settle …
“Am I too old?”, “What if I have been told I do not have enough bone?” or “Can I have implants if I smoke?” These are far more common questions …
Choosing a clinic for a routine check-up and choosing one for dental implant surgery are very different decisions. An implant may remain part of your smile for many years, so …
Losing a tooth changes more than a photograph. You notice it when you eat, when you speak and sometimes in the way you instinctively cover your mouth when you laugh. …
A gap between two teeth can be tiny and still feel like the first thing you notice in every photograph. The good news is that closing it no longer automatically …
Clear aligners have changed what orthodontic treatment can look like. Angel Aligner and Invisalign both offer removable, customised aligners, yet the technology behind them is not identical. If you have …
Dental pain has terrible timing. It can begin halfway through a working day, wake you at 3 am or appear just before an important journey. When your usual NHS practice …
For years, creating a model of someone’s teeth meant filling a tray with impression material, placing it inside the mouth and waiting for it to set. The method worked, but …
The cost of dental implants can feel intimidating when it appears as one large figure. Yet that figure usually covers assessment, imaging, surgery, restorative components and follow-up. Viewing treatment as …
