Odontophobia is the fear of dentistry and receiving dental treatment.
Fear of the dentist is common. It is estimated that 75% or people experience some degree of dental fear, whilst 5-10% suffer from acute anxiety which can lead to severe panic attacks.
Read MorePalaeontologists from North America discovered the fossilised jaw bone of Labidosaurus hamatus, a one-metre long lipped lizard, which existed nearly 200 million years ago in the Permian period of the Palaeozoic era, and concluded that it is possibly the earliest discovered animal to have suffered from toothache.
Read MoreIt turns out that men and women are looking for the same thing after all……straight white teeth!
Don’t worry if you feel like your hair isn’t voluminous enough, your legs are too short or your shoulders too narrow…just make sure you have a nice smile!
Read MoreA recent study from the Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California (USC) has shown that stem cells found in gum tissue have clinical applications for tissue regeneration and immunoregulation.
Read MoreSurveys say a great smile puts you on track to a job promotion and a better love life, while health experts conclude that having straight teeth is the only way to ensure your teeth will be kept in good working condition late into life.
Read MoreIf you have missing teeth and are finding that worries about your smile are negatively affecting your relationships and your overall confidence, then dental implants may be the solution for you.
Read MoreMany people have considered tooth whitening at some point. Whiter teeth look more attractive, as they appear cleaner and healthier. But why do teeth discolour, and what can be done to correct this?
Read MoreIf you are unhappy with the colour, length, shape or size of your teeth, you may have thought about getting veneers.
Read MoreDental problems such as missing teeth, incorrect spacing in between teeth or decaying teeth can be both painful and embarrassing.
Read MoreHigher Lane Dental Practice is pleased to announce that our Principal Dentist, Dr Jane Butterworth has recently been awarded Invisalign Platinum Status for the 5th year running.
Read MoreLeading professionals from British Dental Health Foundation are launching the Saving Teeth Awareness Campaign ( www.savingteeth.co.uk ). Promoted by the widespread lack of awareness amongst patients that many teeth can be saved by endodontics (treatment of diseases of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue).
Read MoreIf you are unhappy with your smile then you may have been considering braces. However, you may also be dreading the thought of wearing fixed metal braces, especially if your job or career requires you to have constant contact with clients or the public.
Read MoreFrom midnight April 30th 2011, Invisalign® retainers will be discontinued in favour of Vivera® retainers. Vivera retainers have proved incredibly popular amongst our customer base and they offer additional clinical benefits over Invisalign retainers.
Read MoreDental hygiene isn’t just about brushing your teeth. What you eat and drink also has a dramatic effect on the health of your teeth and gums.
Read MoreNational Smile Month is the UK’s largest oral health campaign and will run from 18th May to 18th June 2016.
Read MoreResearchers from UCLA have revealed that tiny ball-shaped diamonds called nanodiamonds can be used to aid bone growth and also make dental implants more durable!
Read MoreIt is, for some people, the only solution to restore missing teeth. Dentures whether full or partial are generally associated with senior citizens. Let me enlighten you, this is not always the case. The smile of this handsome young man (opposite) depicts is a prime example. He is wearing a full upper denture.
Read MoreScientists from Japan have discovered that a waste product of beer production may be used in the fight against tooth decay.
Read MorePATIENT A
Patient A is a pretty, young professional lady who was too self conscious of her teeth to smile. She had crowding of both upper and lower jaws with narrow arches. Treatment was completed in less than 18 months.
Read MorePATIENT A
This patient was conscious of the black margins around his crowns also the shape, length and colour were not natural looking.
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