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What are Invisible Braces?

Invisible braces are a revolutionary way to straighten teeth and close gaps invisibly. Because the aligners are clear, no one will know you’re wearing them and for many people this is a real confidence boost compared to the days of metal braces.

How do invisible braces work?

You wear your…

What is Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontics is a way of straightening or moving teeth using fixed or removable appliances (braces). This is usually done to help improve appearance of the teeth, facial profile and to distribute the pressure of biting more evenly.

Why Have Orthodontic Treatment?

Many people have crowded or crooked teeth. By having…

Muscle Relaxants

Found yourself squinting and frowning in photos?

Muscle relaxants are used to reduce and remove the crease lines across the upper face making skin appear smooth and more youthful.

What are muscle relaxants?

They are products with active botulinum toxin A. This is used to freeze or paralyse the muscles…

Dermal Fillers

Looking for rejuvenuated fresh face?

Your skin loses its volume over time making the skin appear creased and folded. Fillers add shape and hydration to the skin giving its vitality back.

What are they?

Dermal fillers are made from naturally occurring Hyaluronic Acid. This is a natural product found in…

What is Intravenous Sedation?

This form of pain and anxiety control involves injecting a sedative into a vein of a patient’s arm or hand. This approach is usually reserved for patients undergoing extensive dental procedures or for the extremely anxious patient. Dentists need to monitor the oxygen level of patients receiving IV sedatiTon and…

Nervous Patients

I’m terrified of visiting the dentist. Help!

If you’re scared of the dentist, you’re not alone. We deal with patients who range from nervous to outright terrified. Our understanding team are here to help you stay calm and look after your teeth.

How can you help me?

We’ll take the…

Wireless Tooth Tattoo Can Detect Bad Bacteria

A removable wireless sensor that adheres to the tooth enamel can be used to detect trace amounts of harmful bacteria. The researchers at Princeton University say that the graphene, silk, and gold based sensor appears as a temporary tattoo and can be used detect and treat diseases.

The sensor can…

Fillings

What Are Fillings?

Fillings are used to replace part of a tooth that has been lost through caries (decay) or from accidental damage. There are two main types of fillings:

Silver Fillings:

Silver fillings have been used for many years in dentistry to fill teeth and are made of amalgam.…