“Do I really need a check-up every six months?”
How often should you have a dental check-up?
Why the right interval between check-ups depends on your own oral health, and what guidance says about it.
4 minute read
Insights
Clear answers to real questions.
Short guides to questions patients often ask. Each is a draft prepared from NHS and NICE sources, awaiting review by a named clinician before it can appear on the clinic's official website.
“I have been told I need a root canal. What does that involve?”
What actually happens during root canal treatment?
A plain explanation of why root canal treatment is done, what the appointments involve, and what recovery usually feels like.
5 minute read
“My tooth hurts. Is it urgent?”
Toothache: what you can do now, and when to see a dentist
Sensible first steps for toothache, the signs that mean you should see a dentist, and when to seek emergency help.
4 minute read
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