Cheaper dental implants are sometimes offered in other countries, but is it really worth the gamble? For some people, one of the barriers to having dental implants placed is the cost. They are one of the more expensive missing teeth replacement options available and with good reason, including the cost of materials and the additional training required to place them safely. As they can last for twenty years or more with good care, the cost should be looked at from a longer term perspective when evaluating their true value. To help spread the cost, we also offer a range of payment plans for pati ..read more

Seeing a hygienist shouldn’t be seen as an ‘optional extra’, but as an essential part of your oral health care. Most people will see their dentist twice a year for check ups and this is one of the essentials of good oral health care. It ensures that the health of your teeth is monitored and allows any treatment needed to be carried out at a relatively early stage. This makes any procedure less extensive and helps to save as much of the natural tooth as possible. This is a good start to looking after your oral health but it isn’t all that you need to do. While most people focus on their teeth ..read more

Our Bedford patients have a choice of the traditional or the modern aesthetic version. The most common dental treatment by some way is the tooth filling. Most people will have at least one of these in their lifetime and very often many more. It has long been the standard way of restoring a tooth that has been affected by decay, repairing cavities that will only grow over time if not promptly treated. The most widely used type of filling is amalgam. This is the one that most of you will probably know best and certainly for those long out of their youth. Amalgam has been a successful way of fill ..read more

In our last blog before Christmas, we offer our Bedford patients some useful tips for maintaining healthy teeth over the festive period. Christmas comes but once a year, as the saying goes, but sometimes it seems to creep up on us and is almost here before we know it. This can lead to a lot of last minute buying for presents and food, ready for the big day. Most of us will enjoy the break and the opportunity to meet up with friends and relatives. It can be great fun for sure, but in our professional capacity, we are also aware of some of the pitfalls that it can bring for our patient’s oral he ..read more

Sensitive teeth are not only uncomfortable but may also indicate more problems ahead. If you suffer from mild to moderate discomfort caused by tooth sensitivity, you might just put it down to ‘one of those things’ that you have to put up with in life, especially as you get older. This would be a mistake though as there are a number of ways that this can be controlled or corrected, but it could also be an indication that further problems may not be too far away. Patients of our Bedford dental clinic will know that we firmly promote preventative care, as well as having a range of treatments avai ..read more

As the cooler weather approaches, what things should our Bedford dental patients look out for? It is probably a bit premature to be expecting icy blasts of wind and snow in the next few weeks, but after the recent late ‘heatwave’, things are starting to cool down, with some parts of the country expected to fall below freezing this week. Nobody can tell whether it will be a bitterly cold winter or not, but the lower temperatures generally, can present a few issues for our teeth and gums, and this is something that we are going to take a look at in today’s blog. We hope that patients of The Dent ..read more

Both of these treatments can be used to restore damaged teeth. We take a look at the pros and cons of each of them. Some dental problems are clearly solvable with a specific treatment but others may mean that a choice needs to be made between two or more treatments. One of these situations involves issues that can be resolved either by the use of bonding or by dental veneers. Each of these treatments has its merits and its negatives. In today’s blog, we will take a look at what these are. In all situations, we welcome the input of patients who may have certain treatment preferences, we hope th ..read more

When routines get broken, children’s teeth can suffer. Make sure your children’s teeth and gums stay healthy this holiday It’s the time of the year that many children look forward to and some parents probably don’t. The long summer school break is now upon us and, as parents, we have to use our imaginations to keep our young children entertained and shuffle our  work responsibilities as best as we can. One thing that often happens during this time is that our routines change. The kids don’t have to get up early for school and we no longer get the time away from them either. One consequenc ..read more

Regular gum care is essential for healthy teeth and gums Although patients usually come to us for help with the health and appearance of their teeth, we also put a lot of emphasis on caring for your gums as well. Poor gum health can lead to a lot of problems, not only with the gums themselves, but with the teeth too. Unhealthy gums can present symptoms such as bleeding, inflammation and soreness, but can also, if not monitored and treated in time, lead to teeth becoming loose due to bone degradation, potentially leading to loss of some teeth. It is also worth reminding any of our patients with ..read more

See how facial aesthetic treatments can give you a great look for the warmer months ahead As members of the ‘Ace Group’, we are delighted to offer our patients safe and proven facial aesthetic treatments that can help you to have younger looking skin. This alone is a significant benefit but many patients also tell us that it has given them a new lease of life and made them feel more confident in themselves, especially when socialising. We are proud of the results that we have achieved and are especially happy for those who are now sporting a more confident smile. Although facial aesthetic trea ..read more