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Dental implants are tiny titanium posts that are placed in your jawbone and are restored with a crown, bridge or denture on top. Here, we will share some of the information you need to know about the dental implant recovery process.

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Perhaps you never had braces when you were a child or you did, and you forgot to wear your retainer, so your teeth have since moved. There can be a number of reasons why you might be considering getting braces as an adult and you are not alone! With modern advancements in teeth straightening technology, more and more adults are getting braces every day.

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Professional teeth whitening is a great way to achieve a better, brighter smile in a long-lasting manner.

Not only is it less invasive and more affordable than many other cosmetic procedures, but professional teeth whitening also produces fast results.

Everyone deserves a smile they can truly be proud to show off, and professional teeth whitening is a great way to gain more confidence in your smile quickly.

In this month blog we answer all the frequently asked questions about teeth whitening.

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At Valley Dental Practice, we can help you to smile proud this festive season with a course of at home teeth whitening.
Over the past few years’ teeth whitening has seen an increase in popularity because is a simple, non-invasive treatment, that has very little risk of side effects and most importantly it works. Helping to dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth at relatively little cost. Continue reading → “Ensure a white Christmas with a course of teeth whitening”

What is a mouth cancer examination?

Whenever you visit the dentist for a routine examination, they will also perform a mouth cancer screening.
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At Valley Dental Practice, we aim to ensure that our patients keep their natural teeth for as long as possible. If you are suffering with a toothache, there is nothing you want more than a quick solution to the problem. Extraction may seem to be the easy solution, but there are times when root canal treatment is the better option.
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It happens to everyone at some point, you will have one or several teeth that need to be extracted. This may be due to general wear and tear caused by ageing or an accident, but the result is the same, a gap where the tooth once was.

To restore your smile to its former glory there are a number of different treatment options to choose from.
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Has someone told you that you grind your teeth in your sleep? Do you have headaches and jaw pain caused by you clenching your teeth?
If so, a custom-made night guard might be the answer.
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We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people looking to improve the appearance of their teeth with options such as clear braces and clear aligner therapy which has led to DIY braces and at home teeth straightening options appearing everywhere, promising dentist quality results at a fraction of the price. The convenience of mail order braces seems unbeatable, allowing you to straighten your teeth without the need for regular dental appointments. Unfortunately, things that sound too good to be true most often are! DIY solutions can cause more damage to your teeth in the long run.
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Often there is a good reason that your dentist may have recommended dental implants. Dental implants look and feel like your natural teeth and provide a long-term solution to unsightly gaps and missing teeth. Dental implants boast a 99 percent success rate and are a permanent solution that is not reliant on the health and stability of surrounding teeth.
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