Dental advice
Plain-language guides from our dentists.
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Getting your smile ready for a wedding
Read the article: Getting your smile ready for a weddingWedding photos last a lifetime, so plan your smile early. Four to six weeks before the wedding is a comfortable minimum; three months is better for bigger changes.
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Your child’s first dental visit: when and what to expect
Read the article: Your child’s first dental visit: when and what to expectThe first dental visit should happen by the first birthday or within six months of the first tooth appearing.
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Planning dental treatment during your visit to India
Read the article: Planning dental treatment during your visit to IndiaMany Punjabi families abroad use their trips home to finish dental treatment. Good planning makes the difference between a relaxed visit and a rushed one.
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Aligners or braces for teenagers and adults?
Read the article: Aligners or braces for teenagers and adults?Both aligners and braces straighten teeth well. The best option depends on the problem, lifestyle and how reliably the trays will be worn.
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Implant or bridge: which is right for a missing tooth?
Read the article: Implant or bridge: which is right for a missing tooth?A missing tooth is more than a gap. Neighbouring teeth drift, the opposite tooth over-erupts and the bone under the gap slowly shrinks. Replacing it protects the rest of your…
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Root canal treatment: what actually happens, and does it hurt?
Read the article: Root canal treatment: what actually happens, and does it hurt?Few treatments have a worse reputation than the root canal, and few deserve it less. Most of the pain people associate with a root canal is the pain of the…