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How to Book an Emergency Dental Appointment: What Counts as a Real Emergency

Something has happened to your mouth and you need to see a dentist today. How do you book an emergency appointment — and does your situation actually qualify?

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What Is an Abscess? The Dental Infection You Cannot Ignore

A dental abscess is a pocket of infection. Left untreated, it can become serious fast. Here is what causes it, what it feels like, and why you need to act quickly.

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What Is Gingivitis? The Early Stage of Gum Disease That Is Reversible

Your gums bleed when you brush. You have noticed some redness. It might be gingivitis — the early and reversible stage of gum disease. Here is what to look for and what to do.

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What Is a Post Crown? When a Root Canal Tooth Needs Extra Support

Your root canal treated tooth needs a crown. Your dentist mentioned a post as well. What does that actually mean — and why is it sometimes necessary?

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How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth: Night Guards, Exercises, and What Actually Helps

You have been told you grind your teeth at night. You wake up with jaw tension. Here are the solutions that actually work — and the ones that are just marketing.

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What Is Dry Socket? How to Recognise It and Why It Happens

The extraction site is looking white and empty. The pain is intense and spreading. It might be dry socket — and you need to know for certain.

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Can a Dental Bridge Be Repaired or Does It Need to Be Replaced?

Your bridge is loose or cracked. Can it be saved with a repair? Or does the whole thing need to come out and start again? The answer depends on what went wrong.

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What Is an Apicoectomy? The Surgical Alternative to Root Canal Retreatment

A root canal retreatment has not worked. You are being offered an apicoectomy. That is a surgical procedure on the tip of your tooth root. Here is exactly what it involves.

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Does Removing Wisdom Teeth Change Your Face Shape? The Claim vs The Reality

You have heard that taking out wisdom teeth changes the shape of your face. Some people say it does. Others say it is nonsense. Here is what the evidence says.

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What to Do When Your Tooth Crown Feels Too High After the Fitting

Your new crown is in. Something feels wrong — it's the only one that touches first when you bite. That's not something to wait and see. Here's what to do.

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What Is Peri-Implantitis? The Implant Disease That Can Cause Implant Failure

You got an implant. It's been fine for years. Now the gum around it is red and bleeding. That could be peri-implantitis — and it needs attention fast.

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Bridge or Implant: How to Decide Which Is Right for You

You're missing a tooth. Two options are on the table: a bridge or an implant. They're not the same. Here's how to think through the decision.

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£230
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£70
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Advanced polishing for patients who want cleaner, brighter-looking teeth with less surface staining.

£90
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Facial Aesthetics Consultation

A considered starting point for subtle aesthetic refinement, with suitability assessed properly first.

£50
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Facial Aesthetics

HydroDiamond™ Facial Treatment

Non-invasive skin maintenance for texture, hydration, and a fresher overall presentation.

£175
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