You’ve made the decision. After months of chewing on one side and smiling with your lips closed, you’ve booked an implant consultation. Then the dentist mentions two words you weren’t expecting: bone graft. Take a breath. It’s one of the most...
Quick question: when did you last take a proper look inside your mouth? We don’t mean a glance at your teeth while you brush, or checking for spinach before a meeting. We mean a real look at your tongue, the insides of your cheeks, your gums and the roof of your...
Think of the last time you spotted a vintage car gleaming at a summer show on Herne Bay seafront. Fifty years old, still on the road, still turning heads. Somewhere along the way, someone looked after it properly, fixed what needed fixing and gave it a fresh coat when...
Deciding to straighten your teeth is exciting, but the next question can feel overwhelming: which braces should you choose? At Warwick Lodge Dental, we help patients of all ages make this decision every week. This guide compares the four main types of braces honestly...
If you’re in pain right now, here’s the short version: get in touch with a dental practice straight away if the pain is severe, if there’s swelling, or if a tooth has been knocked out or broken. If you’ve got serious facial swelling...
You brush your teeth every day. You use toothpaste, you have a toothbrush, and you probably feel like you know exactly what you’re doing. But brushing your teeth every day doesn’t necessarily mean you’re brushing them effectively. Small habits can...