Oral Guide

Up to date information for Better Dental Health.

In the UK we spend an estimated 25,000 hours caring for our teeth and gums. In our guide on oral health, you will find answers to questions on traditional dental treatments.

Take Care of Your Teeth & Gums

In our guide on oral health, you will find answers to questions on traditional dental treatments and the full range of cosmetic dental treatments and other specialists surgeries.

You will also find the latest information on dental health issues like gingivitis and tooth decay, dental complications and what to do about them.

Plus, we will equip with you specialist and expert advice on how you can help your dentist and strengthen your oral health with effective simple day-to-day dental care.

By following our family guide to stronger oral health you will be ensuring that your teeth and gums that will remain healthy as you get older. Scroll below to discover why good oral care and health is crucial for your overall health as well as achieving a brighter and whiter smile.

Prevent Tooth and Mouth Injuries

Gum Disease Prevention

Healthy Mouth

Orthodontics for Children

When is the right time to get started?Growing older brings with it a multitude of gifts and complications! One thing that can become more difficult as you age, is knowing the best ways to look after your body and your oral health. Here are some tips on how to care for your children’s teeth and when is a good time for interceptive orthodontics.

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Palateless Dentures

Dentures That Do Not Cover the Upper Palate Palateless dentures, also called palate-free dentures, involve prosthetics supported by devices like dental implants to provide patients with a better quality of life. For example, implant-supported overdentures not only replace missing teeth and restore oral function and design, but they feature an open palate design, unlike traditional

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Invisalign tips that will blow your mind

Invisible Brace Options

Straighten Teeth Invisibly With the stigma of metal braces still present, invisible brace options have become a popular treatment choice with adults because they are not only more discreet but also faster. Whether it’s white fixed braces or clear aligners, invisible devices have revolutionised the orthodontic market. They make it possible for patients to straighten

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The Cheapest Way to Replace Missing Teeth

Affordable Tooth Replacement Treatments When replacing missing teeth, especially when you have several teeth missing in a row, the cost can sometimes be a barrier to treatment. Often, with costs in the thousands, missing teeth treatments like dental implants are not always available to patients. While other tooth replacement methods exist that are cheaper, like

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Types of Veneers

Types, Versions & Brands of Veneers As far as many patients are concerned, veneers are veneers; they don’t have different types, thicknesses or luminosity. But as cosmetic dentists who have dedicated much of their career to dental veneer applications, we’re here to tell you that isn’t the case. And if you’re thinking about starting the

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Emergency Tooth Extractions – What to Expect

Tooth Extractions – Same-day Appointments Think you need an emergency tooth extraction? Check your symptoms: Sharp, persistent tooth pain Impacted wisdom teeth and crowding Severe tooth decay or infection Broken and chipped teeth beyond repair Teeth wobbly because of gum disease The only true test to see if you need an extraction is by booking

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Laser Teeth Whitening – Is It Better?

Thinking of Professional Teeth Whitening? Here’s What Laser is Really Like I don’t know about you, but once I hit my 30s, my smile looked dull and yellow. I suppose the endless coffee dates, wine on the weekends and fizzy drinks throughout the week in my 20s finally took a toll on my smile. If

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What are the effects of smoking on your oral health
What are the effects of smoking on your oral health?

Smoking doesn’t just impact your general health but can leave you with receding gums and discoloured rotting teeth. Discover the impacts of smoking on your oral health and how to avoid these effects.

How can you target tooth discolouration?
How can you target tooth discolouration?

Teeth discolouration is a natural and almost unavoidable part of ageing. However, at The Perfect Smile, we have several solutions to target and reverse the effects and leave you with a sparkling, white smile.

Will oral piercings damage my teeth
Will oral piercings damage my teeth?

Oral piercings have become much more common. Though it is often perceived that these piercings can be harmful to your oral health, there are some specific ways to manage and reduce the likelihood of infection.

Looking For A New Dentist In Your Area?

If you have recently relocated, or are simply unhappy with the performance of your current dentist, you may find yourself searching the dentistry market with little idea where to start or how to know which practices to trust. We have compiled some information on the most important things to consider when you are choosing a new cosmetic dentist, which will hopefully take away some of the stress from your search. Alternatively please call us at 01992 827121 to make an appointment.

Oral hygiene for seniors
What do I need to know about caring for my teeth as I grow older?

There are many things you must manage and look after as you grow older. Remove some of the stress by knowing how to best care for your oral health.

Prevent tooth and mouth injuries
What are the best ways to prevent mouth injuries?

Mouth and teeth injuries are common through contact-based sports and accidents. If you have damaged your teeth through an injury, we have the solutions to heal your teeth and have you smiling confidently again in no time.

Toothaches
How can I deal with a toothache?

Anyone who has suffered from toothache knows how severe the pain can be, and how difficult it is to focus on anything else when you are experiencing that pain. Discover more about what causes toothache and when it's the right time to visit a dentist.

Abscessed tooth
What is an abscess and how do you treat it?

As we know, the mouth is a breeding site for bacteria. If you do suffer from a bacterial infection, this can lead to an abscess, find out more about how to treat an abscess.

Changes to your teeth
Changes to your teeth – from birth to adulthood

Our teeth change and adapt as we grow older. Read on to find out about these changes in the mouth from birth to adulthood and the specific function of each tooth.

Is your electric toothbrush damaging your teeth
Is your electric toothbrush damaging your teeth?

Electric toothbrushes have been a great tool in upping our oral health game - they provide a brilliant solution for keeping your teeth thoroughly cleaned, and help you get to those hard to reach places in the mouth. But can they damage your teeth?