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Dental advice and practice news
Plain-spoken advice on looking after your teeth, what our treatments involve, and news from the practice.
- Finding an Orthodontist in Richmond: Specialist Care Near YouWhen you’re considering orthodontic treatment, choosing the right orthodontist Richmond area is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your smile. At Ethicare…Orthodontist
- Professional Dental Hygiene: Why Regular Appointments MatterWhen it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, professional dental hygiene appointments form the cornerstone of preventive care. Despite our best efforts with daily brushing and…Dental hygiene
- Complete Guide to Modern Dentures: Types, Benefits and CostsIf you’re considering dentures or false teeth, you’re certainly not alone. Many of our patients at Ethicare Dental come to us feeling a bit apprehensive about this transition,…Dentures
- Invisalign Treatment: What to Expect During Your JourneyConsidering Invisalign treatment to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted? At Ethicare Dental Practice, we understand that starting any orthodontic journey can feel…Invisalign
- Orthodontic Retainers Explained: Keeping Your Smile PerfectCompleting your orthodontic treatment is a wonderful milestone – you’ve invested time and effort into achieving that perfect smile. However, the journey doesn’t end when your…Retainers
- Dental Implants: The Permanent Solution for Missing TeethWhen I meet patients who’ve been struggling with missing teeth, I often see a mixture of embarrassment and resignation in their eyes. Perhaps they’ve been told that dentures…Dental implants
- What to Expect at Your First Dental AppointmentFeeling a bit nervous about finding a new dentist in Putney? At Ethicare Dental, we understand that a new dental practice can feel unfamiliar. That’s why we’re dedicated to…New patient appointment
- The Importance of Regular Dental Check-ups in PutneyRegular dental check-ups are a vital part of maintaining good oral health. But how often should you go, and can you visit just for a check-up? Let’s explore why prioritising…New patient appointment
- The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Dentist in PutneyFinding the right dentist is crucial for maintaining good oral health. But with so many options in Putney, how do you choose the best one for you? Don’t worry, we’ve got you…New patient appointment
- Types of Dental BridgesDental Bridges involve using the tooth/teeth next to a gap in order to replace the lost tooth. There are various types of designs of dental bridgework that can be placed.Dental bridge
- What Causes Loose Teeth?By far the most common cause of loose teeth is gum disease. This can be characterised by loss of bone around the teeth. This usually occurs over a prolonged period but the bone…Gum disease treatment
- Are You A Nervous Dental Patient?Both Glafcos and Klaudia Tombolis have years of experience working as general dentists. They are great communicators and will listen, understand and empathise with your dental…Nervous patients
- Bleeding Gums: What Does It Mean?Bleeding gums are usually a sign that your gums are swollen and inflamed due to the presence of bacterial plaque. This is also known as gingivitis.Gum disease treatment
- Get Help for Toothache!Toothache has many different causes, effects people in different ways and there is a wide spectrum in severity of tooth pain.Emergency dentist
- Why Do Teeth Discolour?There are multiple causes of discolouration in teeth. These can be subdivided into extrinsic (caused by an external agent) or intrinsic (caused by internal discolouration…Teeth whitening
- Ethicare Dental Visit to the NurseryDr Klaudia Tombolis had an amazing time the other day at one of the nurseries we visited down the road. We were able to meet the young children and speak to them more about how…Children's dentistry
- Sugar and Tooth DecaySugar is a major contributor to tooth decay. As well as being wary of candy and other overtly-sweet foods, check the sugar content of everything from ketchup to yogurt. Don’t…Dental fillings
- White Teeth and Healthy GumsTeeth look yellow when the white enamel is worn down, causing it to become translucent. The weaker the enamel, the more the yellow of the Denton’s beneath colours the tooth.…Dental hygiene
- Damon Clear BracesVirtually invisible, Damon Clear has clear advantages over traditional braces and aligners. Damon Clear is part of the innovative Damon System, which combines tieless braces…Damon Clear braces
- Ethicare Dental’s Fun Facts!Dental examinations
- How does food and drink effect teeth?Did you know cheese can protect your teeth? It creates a protective layer around your teeth which neutralises the acid in plaque.Dental examinations
- The Cheddar ManA cutting-edge scientific analysis shows that a Briton from 10,00 years ago had dark brown skin and blue eyes. Researchers from London’s Natural History museum extracted DNA…Dental implants
- Types Of TeethFind out moreDental examinations
- Ethicare Dental at Notting Hill and Ealing School Careers ConventionIn February every year Notting Hill and Ealing High School parents association organises the NHEHS Careers Convention. It’s an unrivalled source of inside knowledge, advice and…Meet the team
- How does smoking damage teeth?There are so many damaging effects of smoking on the mouth. These include discoloration of the teeth, gum disease, oral cancer, failure of dental implants and tooth loss. When…Gum disease treatment
- How To Avoid Acid ErosionThis is what acid erosion can look like!Dental examinations
- Oral Hygiene TipsPrevention is definitely better than cure. Make sure your oral hygiene is up to scratch by brushing with an electric toothbrush and cleaning between your teeth daily. We all…Dental hygiene
- The Oral Healthcare Benefits of Chewing Sugar Free GumThe Oral healthcare benefits of chewing sugar-free gum, such as Wrigley’s Extra, are well proven.Dental hygiene
- Dental Porcelain – A piece of Art!Porcelain is a dental material used by a dental technician to create biocompatible lifelike dental restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and veneers for the patient. Dental…Porcelain veneers
- Is honey bad for your teeth?Remember that brown sugar, honey, molasses, and syrups also react with bacteria to produce acids, just as refined table sugar does. So, these foods are also potentially…Children's dentistry
- Peppersmith Dental Mints – Help Fight DecayThank you Sainsbury’s for having Peppersmith Dental Mints in stock!Dental hygiene
- What happens to your teeth when you eat sweets?I saw so many kids after school today spending their pocket money on sweets. Although a sugary sweet certainly tastes great, we all know eating too much sugar can lead to tooth…Children's dentistry
- How Acidic Is Your Food and Drink?We’ve been testing some common food and drink to see how acidic they are.Dental examinations
- Ethicare at Queens Gate Careers ConventionFollowing the success of the two Queen’s Gate Careers Conventions in 2015 and 2016, Queens Gate School held its 3rd Careers Convention on Monday 27 th November 2017 from…Meet the team
- Open Evening at Ethicare DentalLast week we had the pleasure of hosting a Cheese and Wine open evening, in partnership with The Cheese Geek and Majestic Wines! We had loads of fun and would like to thank…Meet the team
- Cheese and Wine Open Evening – 23rd November!As the nights get longer and the days are colder, many of us are wondering what to do with our evenings. We would like to take the opportunity to remind all our lovely patients…Meet the team
- The Benefits of InvisalignInvisalign is a popular choice for orthodontic treatment due to its numerous benefits. Let’s delve into the advantages of choosing Invisalign for achieving a straighter and…Invisalign
