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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.
Continue reading → “Do I need to replace a missing tooth?”

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.
Continue reading → “DIY Braces – are they worth the risk?”

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.
Continue reading → “6 important facts about dental implants”

In this month’s blog we are looking to put to rest some of the common misconceptions about oral health problems and diabetes.

Myth – People with diabetes are at greater risk for dental cavities

There are two possible thoughts on this topic.

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In reality, the exact treatment time for teeth straightening will depend on several factors, and no two people will have the same experience.

In this month’s blog, we will discuss the major factors that can affect how long your treatment will take, and help you decide if teeth straightening is the right choice for your teeth.

Continue reading → “How long does it take to straighten teeth?”

Seeing your baby’s first teeth appear is an exciting time. Teeth give your baby the ability to eat and speak and starts their transition from baby to toddler. With so much to think about when your baby is small, oral hygiene can often be forgotten about. However, tooth decay can begin as soon as your baby’s teeth appear. This is why it is so important to put in place good oral hygiene routines from a very young age.

Continue reading → “5 things every parent needs to know about their baby’s teeth”

Although this Valentine’s Day is set to be very different this year, it is still a fantastic time to show those closest to you just how much you love and care for them.
In order to ensure that you are Valentine’s ready, this month we look at some top tips to keep your breath, minty fresh.
Continue reading → “4 tips to prevent bad breath!”

Here at Valley Dental Practice we have been able to offer Denplan monthly payment plans for over 30 years. Denplan have a number of different products including Denplan Care, Denplan Essentials, and Plans for Children.The key focus of all Denplan Plans is to ensure that patients receive the best possible preventative dental care.
Continue reading → “Budget for your dental treatment”