Dental News

Whether we like it or not, our teeth can show premature signs of ageing before we do.  Either by the colour of our teeth and tooth wear both on the outside surface and the edges of our teeth.

Garden Square Dental can help you shine bright on your wedding day with cosmetic dentistry. Valentine's Day has departed, but we can still smell the red roses and remember those champagne bubbles! Were you proposed to on Valentine's Day or busy planning your wedding or civil partnership this year? We understand the stress of planning your perfect day. It is one of the most important and memorable occasions of your life and a day when you want to be looking your very best. We at Garden Square Dental wish to ensure that your smile is bright, confident and ready to [...]

At Garden Square Dental we take composite bonding very seriously. Why? Because it’s a minimally invasive technique that preserves the remaining tooth structure and reduces the need for drilling. Broken or chipped teeth Discoloured or stained teeth Gaps between teeth Superficial decay Sensitive teeth Broken or chipped teeth When a tooth becomes broken or chipped as a result of trauma, such as an accidental fall, biting on an olive stone, or teeth grinding, composite bonding is an excellent way of restoring the shape and form of the tooth. The dentist would assess the missing portion of the tooth, [...]

Garden Square Dental Practice Reopening Update Following the gentle re-opening of our practice on the 8th June, we are pleased to announce that we are now ready to see patients who require a wider scope of dental procedures. This would include, those patients who require fillings to be replaced, root canal treatments to be completed or crowns to be prepared and fitted. Consultations with the implant specialist (prosthodontist) and the gum specialist (periodontist) are also open for bookings, but overall availability to see the dentists or hygienists may be limited. Patients that suffer from chronic gum problems such as [...]

We would like to thank all of our patients for bearing with us during the period of temporary practice closure and for your understanding and cooperation whilst we implement new measures at the practice. We will, of course, be providing dental care to all of our patients in the safest possible environment. We greatly appreciate your assistance with any new or modified procedures at the practice.

Orthodontic case study - Nina For this month’s blog, I would like to introduce you to Nina! 28-year-old Nina came to see me for a complimentary orthodontic consultation, last year. She wanted to know if I could do something to improve her smile, on the proviso the treatment was fast because she was getting married in just under four months! Although both the upper and lower arch showed some misalignment, Nina’s most significant issue was the appearance of her upper front teeth. Because Nina’s gum overall gum health was good, we reviewed all the braces options. [...]

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is an ever-increasing problem in our society today and is worryingly becoming prevalent in younger demographics.

The Oral Microbiome The human body is 90% microbial and there are around 1000 species of bacteria in the mouth. That’s a lot of bugs! The oral cavity is an entry port for microbes providing ideal conditions for their existence while allowing the potential for them to cross into the body’s circulation. In reality, we need bacteria, and a harmonious balance between good bacteria and harmful ones is critical to our overall health and well being. Bacteria should live together in the body and work synergistically. Harmful bacteria such as P. Gingivalis, S. Mutans and Fusobacterium Nucleatum present in dental [...]