How to avoid root canal
The best way to defend your mouth, teeth and gums against the onset of root canal pain and so the necessity of root canal treatment is to prioritise a set ..
Dental Advice
Welcome to our dental patient information section of the website where we will update you regularly with all the latest news, innovations, and opinions from the dental world.
You’ll also be able to find out what’s been going on in our dental clinic as well as a wide variety of recommendations from our team of doctors, dentists, and nurses to help you keep a healthy and regular oral hygiene routine.
Are we missing something? Do you want to find out more about a certain aspect of dentistry? Drop us a message on our Instagram or Facebook account and we’ll be happy to take your question on board when we write our next article.
Take a look below some of the resources and articles we’re already written.
Teeth whitening: What is the difference between professional whitening and over-the-counter kits?
When we talk about professional home teeth whitening we refer to a cosmetic dentistry treatment involving the application of a bleaching agent (usually one containing a small percentage of hydrogen ..
Teeth whitening: Foods & Drinks to avoid after teeth whitening
You have just completed your professional teeth whitening treatment at Wimpole Street Dental Clinic and yet you may be wondering just what foods and drinks you should avoid in order ..
What is a dental apicectomy?
The medical definition of an apicectomy (sometimes referred to as ‘root end surgery’) is the surgical removal of an anatomical apex – the end of the root of the tooth. ..
What are the steps of a bone graft procedure?
Our bone grafting dental surgery is led by Prof. Mehl and Dr. Dejan Dragisic whose clinical expertise in Oral Surgery and Implantology is further complemented by their proficiency in all ..
Is cleaning teeth painful?
You may be considering visiting the hygienist for the first time and wondering whether a professional tooth cleaning is painful. To put your mind at rest, why not contact us ..
7 reasons to get your teeth professionally cleaned regularly
A visit to your dental hygienist at Wimpole Street Dental Clinic has been designed to be as painless as possible. Our expert team also aim to make it as informative ..
What are the different types of dental cleanings?
A regular schedule of dental hygiene appointments offering professional teeth cleaning by an expert member of our team provides you, our patients, with the best protection against the onset of ..
How do I know if I need a bone graft for dental implants?
Bone augmentation at Wimpole Street Dental Clinic Your dentist would normally recommend a bone graft (bone augmentation) if you need a dental implant but your natural bone volume at the ..
What are the pros and cons of each different material?
If you need a partial crown, you may be wondering just what exactly are the pros and cons of using different materials which can be used to bespoke craft it ..
When might you need a partial crown?
With a partial crown, timing is everything. You may have had a tooth filling before; but this time – you may need a more substantial tooth restoration. One which is ..
What’s the difference between a partial crown vs. a full crown?
If a partial crown or a full crown has been recommended for you, know that they are designed to save your teeth. If your affected tooth has been damaged by ..
