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Dental Tips and Advice from Dr Bilverdi
Plain-English dental tips and advice from Dr Bilverdi, written to help you look after your teeth between visits and know when it's worth picking up the phone. Browse by topic using the categories, or search for something specific.
Can You Have an Onlay Instead of a Crown?
If you have been told a tooth needs a crown, it is worth asking whether an onlay would do instead. Having an onlay instead of a crown preserves considerably more of your natural tooth, and for a good number of teeth it is the better long-term decision. It does not...
Why Are My Gums Receding?
Receding gums are usually noticed gradually: teeth that look longer than they used to, a sensitive notch near the gum line, or a dark line appearing at the edge of an old crown. Why are my gums receding is a question with several possible answers, and identifying...
The Early Signs of Mouth Cancer
This is written to inform rather than to alarm, and the most important thing to say at the outset is that the overwhelming majority of changes people find in their mouths turn out to be entirely harmless. Knowing the early signs of mouth cancer is worth doing anyway,...
Clear Smile Aligner
When it comes to comfort and discretion, ClearSmile’s clear aligner is among the most convenient and discreet solutions available today. It uses a series of precision aligners to straighten the teeth little by little. And because the ClearSmile Aligners are...
AUTUMN OFFER FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS!
For all new patients, we are currently offering examinations (including 2 small xrays) for £50. This offer is only valid throughout the autumn period and will end on the 3rd of November!!