As long as humans have had teeth, we have had to deal with all the problems that come with them. Luckily modern techniques have evolved so now no-one should be in pain and everyone can have a great smile.

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With so many different toothbrushes available, each claiming to be the definitive one that will clean your teeth like no other, it’s difficult to know which one to buy. Surely a cheap toothbrush from the supermarket will do the job or they wouldn’t be allowed to sell it? Well that can be true but the fact is …

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Everyone is affected by dental problems at one point or another. No matter how good a job you’re doing maintaining your oral health, the tiniest slip-up is going to happen sooner or later. After all, the mouth really is a high-maintenance area. With this in mind, here are the 5 most common complaints and what you can do about them.

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We are delighted to announce that the Portman family is continuing to grow. With the addition of a great practices in Bath, Edgar Buildings Dental Care, we will now be providing specialist, general and restorative dental services across the Bath and the South West region.

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A common procedure that anyone who visits the dentist will no doubt undergo is the cleansing of their teeth. While we are all perfectly capable, and indeed responsible, for doing that on our own at home sometimes brushing and flossing isn’t enough.

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Dentistry has certainly come a long way, so far that we can now replace missing teeth with relative ease. There are two main methods for achieving this in the form of dentures and implants, but which one is the right choice for you?

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You could be forgiven for thinking that flossing isn’t that important. Sure, food stuck between your teeth is inconvenient but it’s nothing your toothbrush can’t sort out later on. The truth is ……..

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It should come as no surprise that some dental procedures can be painful. Teeth may be tough on the outside but beneath the protective enamel layer is a mesh of nerves so sensitive that any degree of exposure can be excruciating. With this in mind, the use of anaesthetics is essential, but what are they and what do they do?

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Regular check-ups are essential to maintaining good oral health but, while this alone is usually enough, certain symptoms may pop up requiring more immediate attention.

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It’s always difficult to know what you want to do with your life and as you get older, the pressure to do something only increases.
Of course, as is often the case, once you do decide what to do it is often difficult to know exactly how you go about achieving it. So, if you do come to the decision that a career in dentistry is for you, here is how you do it.

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Crooked teeth are a common complaint, even when your teeth are otherwise healthy and the best way to deal with them is to wear braces. Although the best time to have braces is earlier on in life, usually before 14 years of age, adults can also wear them if necessary, although it will probably take longer to correct their teeth.

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The fact is, just because your teeth aren’t perfectly white does not mean they aren’t healthy. In fact, teeth will gradually lose their whiteness as you get older so there is no cause for concern if your teeth are a slightly darker colour.

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Even if you don’t notice anything wrong with your teeth, it is still important to visit your dentist every now and then for a check-up, to make sure everything is the way it should be and identify any problems you were previously oblivious to. Ideally you should go at least once every 6 months, although some dentists will be happy to make it once a year, depending on your dental needs.

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Most of us enjoy a fizzy drink, and most of us know they are not great for our teeth, but do you know what impact they have on your oral health and why?

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Regular check-ups are essential to maintaining good oral health but, while this alone is usually enough, certain symptoms may pop up requiring more immediate attention. Here are some symptoms you should never ignore.

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No one likes bad breath. It usually tastes bad, it drains your self-esteem, and it will more often than not disgust others around you. But what causes it, and what can we do about it?

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Dentistry has come a long way over the years and, as is the case with all of life’s sciences, we owe it all to the endless research and hard work of great minds, all searching for a better way to maintain oral health. Here are just some notable names who have made their mark in the history of dentistry.

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Toothpaste, you use it every day, but do you know where it originated from? Read about where it has come from and its development.

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So you are wise but do you know what your wisdom teeth are? Wisdom teeth are molars, the teeth we use for chewing, and are identical to the molars we already have, the only difference being how late they present themselves

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Do you know how many sets of teeth you have? What the name of your different teeth are and what they are made of? Find out more here.

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