2024-04-22 09:58
Dental implant treatment at our Canterbury practice can make big improvements to your life.
If you have some of your natural teeth missing, there will no doubt be times e.g. whilst eating an… Read More
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Dental blog covering general oral health care as well as information about specific treatments
2024-04-10 11:14
Achieve a great looking smile for the summer and beyond!
It surely can’t be too long before the greyness and rain subsides and the first signs of summer come into view. When it does, i… Read More
2024-03-25 11:58
With a rise in anxiety, we look at the way some of our Canterbury patients might be affected by it.
There has been a lot in the news recently about the rise in anxiety in children, with many… Read More
2024-03-12 13:26
Understanding the different types of cavities caused by tooth decay.
One of the most common dental problems that we see are cavities that are formed by tooth decay. Most people will probably… Read More
2024-02-21 12:33
Advice for our Canterbury patients on what to do when a sudden toothache strikes or a tooth breaks.
With the best will in the world, accidents can, and do, happen. It may not even be our fau… Read More
2024-02-09 12:32
From chewing sticks to modern teeth implants, we take a look at the path dental care has taken through the ages.
Going to the dentist can be a daunting experience for some people and is gene… Read More
2024-01-18 12:02
If you thought that straightening teeth required wearing ugly metal braces, it’s time to think again!
Today we will take a look at a dental problem that often gets ignored, simply beca… Read More
2024-01-08 11:20
Some fantastic ways to improve the appearance of your teeth at our Canterbury Dental Clinic.
We hope that you all had a good Christmas and New Year. It probably seems like a long time ago no… Read More
2023-12-20 12:11
A reminder of some of the dental topics that we covered in this last year.
This will be our last blog of 2023, with more to come in the new year. We hope that you find these useful and we ar… Read More
2023-12-06 13:11
What to do and to consider in advance if you are having a dental implant placed at our Canterbury practice.
If you’ve worn a partial denture for a while or have been living with a gap… Read More
2023-11-22 14:34
One of many symptoms, bleeding gums could indicate that you have gum disease.
It seems like a normal day; you get up and go to the bathroom to brush your teeth, because you always brush them… Read More
2023-11-08 11:56
If you haven’t had a check up in the last six months, you should book one as soon as you can.
One of the articles on the BBC website this morning highlights a problem throughout the UK… Read More
2023-10-24 11:40
Your treatment options for a whiter, brighter smile in Canterbury.
Some of you reading this blog will remember the days when, aside from brushing your teeth well, the idea of having whiter t… Read More
2023-10-10 12:14
How many of the following do you consume, and do you know the potential harm to your teeth and gums if you do?
We all have our preferences in food and drinks. Most of these are based on tast… Read More
2023-09-25 13:50
Replacing missing teeth with dentures has a role, but more people than ever are changing to dental implants
Technology moves at a rapid pace. Where once, we were enthused about broadband and… Read More
2023-09-12 11:11
Your oral health will suffer if you smoke. Here’s how our Canterbury dentists can help.
If we could wave a magic wand that would help our patients to quit smoking, we would do so witho… Read More
2023-08-29 11:42
How we can help when your teeth have started to suffer the ravages of time
We all get older despite the fact that when we are young we tend not to think about it too much. From the moment th… Read More
2023-08-09 10:59
Choosing the right toothpaste could mean the difference between healthy and unhealthy teeth and gums
How do you choose the toothpaste that you use? Perhaps you are still using the same brand… Read More
2023-07-26 10:39
Keep your teeth stable and prevent tooth loss through gum disease with these easy suggestions
Gum disease is widely responsible for tooth loss, along with decay. Despite this, it often comes… Read More
2023-06-28 11:26
Oral care – planning ahead for a holiday overseas
Living in the UK, we know that if we suffer from a dental emergency, we can usually get an appointment to see a dentist within a reaso… Read More
2023-06-19 11:25
How we save internally infected teeth using root canal treatment
If we take really good care of our teeth, there is a good chance that we may never need any major dental surgery other than p… Read More
2023-06-08 10:18
Our Canterbury dental clinic offers the opportunity to have new teeth in just one day
One factor which can put some people off some dental procedures is the time taken, from start to finish… Read More
2023-05-26 10:29
Are you ‘on the fence’ as to whether teeth whitening is for you or not? If so, please read on….
The teeth whitening procedure is now well established and very popular. The… Read More
2023-05-11 09:06
What benefits can our Canterbury patients expect from this treatment?
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, there is one treatment that is more popular than others and that is the teeth white… Read More
2023-04-25 13:21
Our Canterbury dentist’s guide to better oral health with a few simple pieces of advice
Daily life poses a number of challenges to the health of our teeth and gums, especially given th… Read More
2023-04-06 11:10
Our patients can reap the benefits of straight teeth without the visibility of traditional braces
In addition to wanting to ensure that our teeth and gums are healthy, many of us visit our d… Read More
2023-03-23 11:58
If you are pregnant, you may be at a greater risk of gingivitis and periodontitis
Gum disease is fairly common although this is sometimes temporary and we may not even be aware of it. For ex… Read More
2023-03-08 11:46
This tooth damaging habit is more widespread than you might think
It is thought that around six million people in the UK grind their teeth to some degree. In the majority of cases, this is r… Read More
2023-02-22 12:00
Missing a tooth doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of wearing dentures. We can help you….
If you have reached a stage in your life where you are aware that your teeth are deteriora… Read More
2023-02-03 12:23
Are you based in Canterbury and considering a smile makeover in time for spring?
Perhaps we are being a little premature, but some of you may have noticed the snowdrops doing their best to f… Read More
2023-01-23 15:54
Diet can affect the health of our teeth and gums. We examine how the trend towards a more plant based diet might affect this
Although Veganuary, the month where people are asked to go vegeta… Read More
2023-01-11 11:47
Effective restoration of multiple missing teeth
Before we look at today’s topic, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Canterbury patients a belated happy new year. We… Read More
2022-12-21 14:31
Are you hoping to make some changes in the New Year? Perhaps our Canterbury dental team can help?
Christmas is almost here and we will soon be amongst friends and family for a few days. Even… Read More
2022-12-12 14:39
Private treatment is well worth considering for a number of reasons
Hopefully our blogs have helped patients understand how important good oral health care is. Preventing significant dental… Read More
2022-11-22 12:16
Our Canterbury dentists discuss the various options available, along with their pros and cons
Most of us will probably have at least one filling in our life and few of us will have looked af… Read More
2022-11-07 12:54
It may be a little early, but why not consider presents to promote oral care this Christmas
The first signs may have only just appeared which indicate that Christmas is not too far away, but… Read More
2022-10-20 10:46
Orthodontic treatment may benefit not only your smile, but your overall oral health too
Seeing people with almost perfectly straight teeth these days is increasingly an everyday occurrence… Read More
2022-10-06 10:44
Advice to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy during the colder weather
Days of staying indoors to avoid the extreme heat seems like a long time ago now and we are clearly starting to… Read More
2022-09-21 12:14
Success rates for implant placement are encouragingly high
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the ‘go to’ procedure for people who have lost a tooth, or a number of teeth.
Idea… Read More
2022-09-02 11:08
Too few of us pay sufficient attention to symptoms that could be gum disease; sometimes with disastrous results
If you ask anyone why they go to the dentist, they will almost certainly tell… Read More
2022-08-22 10:47
Damage to our teeth can easily occur when we use them for things they weren’t designed for….
Our teeth are designed for a specific purpose, for biting, tearing and chewing our f… Read More
2022-08-11 09:57
This increasingly popular cosmetic treatment can help you both look and feel better
The field of cosmetic dentistry is becoming better and more widely known each day. From TV celebrities to… Read More
2022-07-28 10:39
Advice for our Canterbury patients who are progressing in years
When you are young and healthy; as long as you take good care of your teeth and don’t eat and drink too many tooth damag… Read More
2022-07-15 11:06
Inspired by programmes like Love Island, young people are heading abroad for highly invasive cosmetic dental treatments
Some of our Canterbury patients may have seen recent news reports abou… Read More
2022-06-23 10:59
20 useful and not so useful facts about the wonderful world of teeth
Most of us probably only think about our teeth when we have a problem with them or, if we are lucky enough, when we admir… Read More
2022-06-10 12:33
Don’t underestimate the positive role that water can play in the health of our teeth and gums
In many ways, we have become accustomed to looking for technological solutions to all of o… Read More
2022-05-25 10:19
More about this relatively common problem
Our teeth are made up of three basic parts; the outer protective enamel layer, the more porous dentin layer that lies beneath it and the root canals… Read More
2022-05-10 11:11
Cosmetic dentistry in Canterbury to make the most of your smile
After a few minor hiccups, it appears as though spring has finally arrived, along with the promise of a more sustained period… Read More
2022-04-25 12:16
A look at some of the most common reasons for dental anxiety
Anxiety about a forthcoming dental visit is one of the main reasons for cancellations and even ‘no shows’. Thankfully… Read More
2022-04-08 11:08
How managing stress helps to prevent damage to teeth & gums
April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year marks 30 years since its inception. It is difficult to say whether life is more… Read More
2022-03-24 12:20
Our Canterbury hygienist team takes a look at the early stages of gum disease
It is often said that, during our lifetime, virtually all of us will suffer from gum disease at one time or anot… Read More
2022-03-14 10:30
Teeth implants are straightforward to look after – here’s how….
As we’ve already mentioned in our Bradley & Partners Dental & Implant Clinic blogs, titanium… Read More
2022-02-22 13:37
Why oral health problems should always be treated as soon as possible
Despite the number of modern solutions we have available at our Canterbury clinic which can restore a tooth that has bee… Read More
2022-02-14 12:40
Dental braces have advanced considerably and are now much more ‘user friendly’….
Many people in the UK are now not only interested in having healthy teeth but an attractiv… Read More
2022-01-24 13:47
Treatment options for tooth decay at your local Canterbury dentists
One of the most common general dental treatments that we carry out at Bradley and Partners Dental and Implant Clinic is fo… Read More
2022-01-12 14:39
Your local Canterbury dental team offers advice for a whiter, brighter smile
One of the first things that we notice about people when we meet them for the first time is their smile. This mig… Read More
2021-12-17 11:56
Sadly no prizes, but it might remind you of some important oral health information covered in our regular blogs….
The Chrismas festivities have come around again bringing to a close a… Read More
2021-12-09 13:27
Helping our Canterbury patients have a tooth friendly festive season!
Although some people might have fond memories of Christmas parties, for most of us, these simply didn’t happ… Read More
2021-11-23 16:10
See how Canterbury residents are taking advantage of the latest teeth implants….
Having written about children’s oral health in our previous blog, it seems only fair to take a l… Read More
2021-11-10 12:34
Getting kids used to seeing a dentist early is important for their long term oral health
As adults, most of us acknowledge that we need to see our dentist on a regular basis, even if it is s… Read More
2021-10-27 12:58
Why sensitive teeth can lead to significant discomfort
Most of us will occasionally feel a twinge as we bite into something really cold, like an ice cream. This usually lasts for a very shor… Read More
2021-10-12 16:21
A change in seasons can have an impact on our teeth advises local Canterbury dentist
Summer seems to be trying to hold on by the skin of its teeth, at least for now, but most of us will have… Read More
2021-09-29 11:10
Ask a Canterbury dentist about this popular cosmetic treatment
There was a time when we simply accepted that our teeth looked less attractive as we grew older. Most people’s teeth woul… Read More
2021-08-27 12:00
Ignoring early signs of gum disease could result in losing teeth
It has long been instilled in us by our parents that it is important that we brush our teeth. This is good basic advice and a… Read More
2021-08-19 11:07
Mouth cancer can be life changing or even fatal. But there are things that you can do to help avoid it….
At the Bradley and Partners Dental and Implant Clinic, we believe in whole mou… Read More
2021-08-06 12:23
Grinding our teeth whilst we sleep can cause long term damage
There are a number of things that can cause harm to our teeth and gums. Some of these, such as eating too much sugar, can be con… Read More
2021-07-26 13:25
Why an ever increasing number of people are turning to this excellent tooth replacement technique
There are essentially four options available for anyone who loses a tooth, or a number of te… Read More
2021-07-16 10:07
Boosting smile aesthetics with this popular treatment in Canterbury
A smile can really lift our day and a great looking smile even more so. It is said that the first thing that most of us no… Read More
2021-06-21 12:40
Some tips and advice for our Canterbury patients on how to make dental visits less stressful
When we write our blogs, we know that some of them might only appeal to a relatively small number… Read More
2021-06-11 11:06
Are too many people deterred from having their teeth straightened because they don’t want to wear braces?
Are you one of those people who looks in the mirror at your teeth and feels fr… Read More
2021-05-25 10:57
Highlighted by the BBC today, there are still many harmful cosmetic dental materials available online
Some of our Canterbury patients may have noticed an article on the BBC website today reg… Read More
2021-05-12 11:23
Will a time come when you don’t have to visit your local dentist?
Going to the dentist for a regular checkup has become routine for most of us, or at least had until the start of the p… Read More
2021-04-26 11:11
Not sure how to bring out the best in your smile? Let our Canterbury dental team help!
Although we may not be entirely out of the woods yet, there is little doubt that there is more optimism… Read More
2021-04-13 10:41
Without this natural process, dental implants would not be the success story that they are.
By now, most of you who read our blogs regularly will be aware of dental implants and why they off… Read More
2021-03-25 13:02
Politely reminding our Canterbury patients about the importance of looking after your gums
We hope that you enjoyed our recent three part ‘a-z’ of dental terms, and in today&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-03-11 12:52
Concluding our explanation of dental terms that you might hear during your visit to our Canterbury clinic
Today’s blog wraps up our A-Z series of things that you might have heard a den… Read More
2021-02-24 12:41
Continuing our series of dental terminology explanations.
Last time, we took a look at some of the dental terminology that you may have heard at our Canterbury practice up to and including t… Read More
2021-02-11 13:25
An alphabetical guide to the world of oral health for our Canterbury patients
As experienced dentists, as with many other professions, it can become all too easy to slip into using terminolo… Read More
2021-01-27 11:51
Parents have a lot of additional pressure at this difficult time, but do take care to keep an eye on children’s oral care.
We don’t know how long we will be in lockdown, but indi… Read More
2021-01-14 13:18
Your local Canterbury dentist offers thoughts on the journey to an attractive smile
2020 is now finally behind us and many of us will be hoping for a better year ahead. Despite the somewhat… Read More
2020-12-21 12:35
How much did you learn from our blogs this year?
So, we have come to the final blog of 2020! What a year it has been and as things currently stand, doesn’t appear to be getting any bet… Read More
2020-12-08 12:23
Sensitive teeth can cause a lot of discomfort, but it is manageable. Canterbury dentist, Lucille Illingworth explains more
Little is more unpleasant than when your teeth come into contact wi… Read More
2020-11-24 13:50
Diligent dental care at home and regular check-ups help to avoid invasive dentistry
We have discussed before why you shouldn’t be afraid of root canal treatment in a previous blog link… Read More
2020-11-11 13:51
Covid lockdown – is it adding to your stress levels and affecting oral health?
We are now almost a week into the second national lockdown. This is due to end on December 2nd although s… Read More
2020-10-27 12:20
Halitosis causes an offensive smell that can mean people avoid being around you!
A few years ago, an article came out in a dental magazine which investigated the smells that people in the UK… Read More
2020-10-15 10:57
Smoking, both before and after treament, could be devastating for your new implants
It seems like a lifetime ago now, when pubs were full of smoke and doctors sometimes suggested smoking as… Read More
2020-09-28 10:02
Cheaper is often not better and can easily lead to additional problems!
With the Covid-19 situation and with just 3 months to the post Brexit trading arrangements, it probably isn’t su… Read More
2020-08-27 11:04
Diet and lifestyle choices that contribute to obesity can also negatively impact your teeth and gums
Some of you may have seen a recent report suggesting that obesity increases the chances o… Read More
2020-08-13 14:13
Fixing problems with damaged front teeth for a healthy and attractive smile
Although all of our teeth are important and should be well looked after, it is probably fair to say that most of u… Read More
2020-08-05 12:19
For those who find their skin has lost condition, our facial aesthetics treatments can help
In earlier blogs we have discussed some of the adverse effects that lockdown may have had on our t… Read More
2020-07-23 12:59
And what your Canterbury dentists can do to help regain it….
Growing older and the changes that come with it, are something that, with a bit of luck, we will all have to deal with. So… Read More
2020-07-13 11:16
See how dental implants can be potentially life-changing
The Covid-19 situation has been terrible in many different ways. In addition to the large number of tragic deaths, many people… Read More
2020-06-25 10:54
Why over-indulgence in alcoholic drinks can present a real risk for teeth and gums
As the country slowly emerges from lockdown, one of the most keenly awaited announcements has finally emerg… Read More
2020-06-12 11:54
Operational changes you will see as we welcome you back.
The lockdown restrictions have seemed like an eternity to us as they may have done to you, especially if you have been suffering with… Read More
2020-05-27 10:56
Bradley and Partners discuss the qualities which make for a great dentist/patient relationship.
When a patient goes to see a dentist, the number one thing that they want of course, is to kno… Read More
2020-05-13 11:24
Tooth damage caused by bruxism and poor diet
Stress levels appear to be rising across the UK and perhaps it’s not surprising. Firstly there was the stress associated with potentially c… Read More
2020-04-24 11:53
Canterbury dentist, Dr George Mathioudakis, offers advice
As we have previously mentioned, our dental practice is currently closed for face to face consultations due to the Covid-19 si… Read More
2020-04-15 13:00
Canterbury dentist, Bob Dubbins offers patients some timely advice
Hopefully, all patients of Bradley and Partners Dental and Implant Clinic are following government guidelines at this diffi… Read More
2020-03-24 12:17
It’s never too late to turn the tide on poor oral health.
Hopefully, even in these troubled times, our Canterbury patients are still making sure to look after their teeth as well as th… Read More
2020-03-05 14:40
A quick look at the roles of team members here at Bradley and Partners Dental and Implant Clinic, Canterbury.
Since opening in 1880, our Canterbury dental clinic has seen many changes includ… Read More
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