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Notes from the chair

Short, practical guides from our dentists for looking after your teeth between visits.

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Toothbrush with blue and white toothpasteHome care

Brushing, done properly, in two minutes

4 min read

Most of us brush for under a minute and miss the gum line, which is exactly where plaque builds up first. Two careful minutes, twice a day, prevent most cavities and gum problems.

  • Use a soft brush and a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
  • Tilt the bristles towards the gum and use small circles instead of hard scrubbing.
  • Give each quarter of your mouth about 30 seconds.
  • Spit, but don’t rinse with water, so the fluoride keeps working.
  • Clean between your teeth once a day with floss or interdental brushes.

Change your brush every three months, or sooner if the bristles splay.

Hand holding a clear aligner trayStraightening

Clear aligners or braces: which suits you?

5 min read

Both move teeth with steady, gentle pressure. The right one depends on your bite, your routine, and how visible you’re happy for treatment to be.

  • Braces are fixed to the teeth, so they work without you having to remember anything. They handle complex bites well and usually cost less.
  • Clear aligners are removable trays worn 20 to 22 hours a day. They’re nearly invisible and easy to clean around, but only work if you actually wear them.
  • Ceramic and lingual braces sit in between: fixed, but much harder to spot.

At your consultation, Dr. Rohit takes a 3D scan and shows you a preview of each option before you choose.

Dental implant model beside a replacement crownImplants

What getting a dental implant is really like

6 min read

An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a small titanium post. Once it bonds with the jawbone, a crown is fitted on top.

  1. Consultation and a 3D X-ray to check bone volume.
  2. Placing the implant under local anaesthetic. Most patients are back at work the next day.
  3. Three to six months of healing while the implant fuses with the bone.
  4. Fitting the final crown, shade-matched to your other teeth.

Look after it like a natural tooth, with brushing and regular check-ups, and it can last for decades.

Dentist checking a young boy’s teeth under the dental lightChildren

Making your child’s first visit a good one

3 min read

A first visit by age one, or when the first tooth appears, helps children see the dentist as a normal, friendly place.

  • Book a morning slot, when little ones are usually rested.
  • Talk about the visit simply, without words like “hurt” or “injection”.
  • Bring a favourite toy. Young children can sit on your lap for the first check.
  • Expect a short visit: a look at the teeth, a count, and brushing tips for home.

From age three, we suggest check-ups every six months, with fluoride varnish where it helps.

Due for a check-up?

Most people need one every six months. Booking takes about a minute.

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