Having your teeth straightened is a popular way to improve their appearance without damaging tooth structure, by having crowns and veneers. There are 2 methods of having your teeth straightened. Fixed braces Removable braces, most well known system is Invisalign. Fixed braces Fixed braces are the traditional way to straighten the teeth. These will be
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What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury. Root canal treatment aims to eliminate the bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection and ultimately save the tooth. Why is root
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Childrens’ Dentistry At Church View Dental Care we encourage parents to bring children as soon as their first tooth comes through. You may also bring them along to your dental check up appointments to get them used to the environment, increasing their chance of a positive experience and growing up unafraid of the dentist. What
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Sports gumshields, also known as mouthguards are worn to protect the teeth when playing contact sports. They should be worn by both adults and children. The most common sports that they are needed to be worn for are rugby, hockey, and some martial arts. If you have had complex dentistry done, your dentist may recommend
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Our AirFlow treatment is designed to remove simple tooth staining caused by red wine, tea, coffee and smoking. Although this treatment is not a tooth whitening therapy, the AirFlow will significantly improve tooth brightness and give you a noticeably sparkling fresh healthy mouth in an instant. What is Airflow polishing? Airflow polishing is a new
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What is gum disease? Gum disease is where the gums become red, swollen and sore, and can bleed. In the worst cases it can cause infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. Gum disease is very common and is likely to affect most adults at some point in their life. There are two main types
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Here at Church View Dental Care we can offer a variety of bespoke denture solutions. For both regular and new patients we can provide a custom designed and fitted prosthesis to your specifications. What is a denture? A denture is a removable appliance that replaces missing teeth. A partial denture will replace one or more
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What is a veneer? A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural colour ‘composite’ material is used instead of porcelain. When would I need a veneer? Veneers can improve the colour, shape and position
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What is a bridge? A bridge is a fixed solution to a missing tooth. It is supported by one or two of the neighbouring teeth next to where there is a missing tooth. Typically bridges, can only replace a one, or maybe two tooth space. There are two main types of bridges. The first type
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