Cheaper dental implants are sometimes offered in other countries, but is it really worth the gamble? For some people, one of the barriers to having dental implants placed is the cost. They a… Read More

Seeing a hygienist shouldn’t be seen as an ‘optional extra’, but as an essential part of your oral health care. Most people will see their dentist twice a year for check up… Read More

Modern dental braces – for a more attractive smile and healthier mouth too! Cosmetic dentistry has really taken off in popularity in the last decade or two. This may well be due to it… Read More

Our Bedford patients have a choice of the traditional or the modern aesthetic version. The most common dental treatment by some way is the tooth filling. Most people will have at least one o… Read More

In our last blog before Christmas, we offer our Bedford patients some useful tips for maintaining healthy teeth over the festive period. Christmas comes but once a year, as the saying goes… Read More

Sensitive teeth are not only uncomfortable but may also indicate more problems ahead. If you suffer from mild to moderate discomfort caused by tooth sensitivity, you might just put it down t… Read More

As the cooler weather approaches, what things should our Bedford dental patients look out for? It is probably a bit premature to be expecting icy blasts of wind and snow in the next few week… Read More

Both of these treatments can be used to restore damaged teeth. We take a look at the pros and cons of each of them. Some dental problems are clearly solvable with a specific treatment but ot… Read More

When routines get broken, children’s teeth can suffer. Make sure your children’s teeth and gums stay healthy this holiday It’s the time of the year that many children look… Read More

The use of dental implants for smokers and ex smokers No matter how well you look after your teeth by brushing and flossing regularly, you still run a major risk to your oral health if you a… Read More

Regular gum care is essential for healthy teeth and gums Although patients usually come to us for help with the health and appearance of their teeth, we also put a lot of emphasis on caring… Read More

Leave your dull and discoloured smile behind…. Perhaps it is a bit over optimistic to think that the recent few days of sunshine will herald the beginning of a sunny and warm few mont… Read More

See how facial aesthetic treatments can give you a great look for the warmer months ahead As members of the ‘Ace Group’, we are delighted to offer our patients safe and proven fa… Read More

This revolutionary orthodontic system delivers great looking smiles! The problem of uneven or crooked teeth is not something that can be ‘fixed’ with one quick treatment, but req… Read More

Starting children off the right way should help them maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout their life Depending on your age, you may have been given different advice about how to brush… Read More

It’s never too late to quit smoking Before we start today’s blog, we would like to take this belated opportunity to wish all of our patients a very happy new year. There are far… Read More

What can you remember from our recent blogs? As this will be the last blog of the year, we thought it would be a good time to have a little fun and to test your memory on the subjects that w… Read More

This later stage of gum disease can be disastrous for your teeth and oral health It has been a little while since we wrote about gum disease and why poor gum maintenance should be addressed… Read More

Don’t let rumours deter you from having this excellent tooth replacement treatment It is well established that anxiety surrounding dental visits is very common, second only to a fear o… Read More

What to be aware of when considering whitening The teeth whitening or ‘bleaching’ procedure is probably the most well-known and popular cosmetic dental treatment currently availa… Read More

How teeth restorations at The Dental Centre Bedford save you additional trips for treatment Even patients who are generally unperturbed about their dental visits would probably prefer to spe… Read More

Orthodontic treatment – helping Bedford patients achieve better looking and healthier teeth Despite the blip due to current economic conditions, cosmetic dentistry is more popular than… Read More

Your local Bedford dentist advises when you should make contact for an urgent appointment There are certain situations when we instinctively know that we need to see a dentist as soon as we… Read More

Anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers for younger looking skin Although many people in the Bedford area might know us better as family and cosmetic dentists, we also offer an excellent… Read More

Dental anxiety and phobia can be a real barrier to maintaining healthy teeth and gums As your visit to the dentist approaches, do you find that your anxiety levels are rising and what might… Read More

Stress can cause us to grind our teeth together, sometimes with devastating effect It is probably fair to say that these last few years have been stressful for most of us. Whilst we are used… Read More

What this procedure consists of and why you shouldn’t be afraid of it There is little doubt that if you asked someone to name the most painful dental treatment there is, more than 90%… Read More

Why not make 2022 the year when you are finally happy with your smile again? We are already a couple of weeks into the new year, and in some ways things probably don’t feel that differ… Read More

The festive season can be great fun, but be wary of oral health issues that could arise…. As this is our last blog of 2021, we would like to take the opportunity to wish all of our Be… Read More

When our patients need more than a routine procedure Taking good care of our teeth and gums at home, combined with regular professional care, will hopefully mean that most of us will avoid a… Read More

Underestimating the importance of healthy gums could lead to serious problems Most of us probably consider that we look after our teeth at least fairly well. Years of being told to brush our… Read More

Why our Bedford patients should be wary of any DIY or ‘natural remedy’ claims! We have all seen, on the news, about the anti vaccination movement and how misinformation has sprea… Read More

Crowns are a widely used method for restoring damaged teeth at our Bedford practice – here’s an overview. Also sometimes referred to as a ‘cap’, a dental crown is a c… Read More

Don’t write off your smile if you are middle aged and beyond! A lot of money is spent on advertising cosmetic dental treatments to the younger generation. Brought up on the likes of Lo… Read More

A closer look at some of the cosmetic tooth whitening procedures available for Bedford patients With the expectation that society will soon open up further following Covid restrictions, we a… Read More

Don’t leave those niggling discomforts to chance. Seek professional dental help. Especially since the advent of the internet, we have all become ‘experts’ at diagnosing our… Read More

Missing teeth doesn’t necessarily mean dentures are your only option Tooth loss can happen for a number of reasons. These include neglect but also from the result of an accident such a… Read More

We are now pleased to offer the popular Invisalign orthodontic system at our Bedford dental practice In our blog you will find several articles about the treatments we have available to hel… Read More

With limited dental appointments currently available, the risk of a rise in mouth cancer cases is very real As many of our Bedford patients will be aware, routine dental appointments have no… Read More

Bedford Endodontist, Dr Joseph Masih, explains how this dental condition is treated In today’s blog, we will take a look at a treatment that some of you may fear being told that you ne… Read More

Bedford dental surgeon, Dr Sarah Nackasha, looks ahead to the new year and the cosmetic treatments available to give a flagging smile a boost It won’t be long before we are saying good… Read More

Some timely oral health guidance from our Bedford dentists As many of you will already be aware, The Dental Centre Bedford is open during the second lockdown. This is just one of the many ch… Read More

Controlling your weight can help lead to a healthier mouth There are a number of reasons why people might become obese. For the unfortunate few, it can be caused by a medical condition and f… Read More

With new Covid restrictions coming into place, patients ask if further closures are likely As many people have predicted, it appears that a 2nd wave of the Covid-19 virus is on its way or al… Read More

Did lockdown habits take their toll on the colour of your teeth? As the peak of the pandemic has passed, at least for now, most of us are coming out of our ‘lockdown mentality’… Read More

Why dental implants may be your best choice for replacing lost teeth There is no getting away from it; lockdown has been tough for some people and this is especially true financially. Small… Read More

Time away from the dentist can mean more cases of decay and damage It probably feels like a long time since you last saw the welcoming faces of the team at The Dental Centre Bedford? The goo… Read More

The challenge of lockdown may have increased anxiety levels for some, but our team is on hand to help…. It is probably fair to say that all of us, in some way, have been affected by t… Read More

Take this time to renew your focus on good gum health Because dental practices across the UK are closed for all but urgent emergency advice, a lot of focus is being placed on keeping teeth h… Read More

Maintaining a good oral health regime during stay-at-home restrictions Although it has not yet been officially announced, it is looking increasingly certain that the current lockdown due to… Read More

With an extended break from school now likely, why not use some of that time to help your child with dental education? Schools in the UK are breaking up early on Friday for an unknown length… Read More

A look at the small, but important role that our Bedford dental practice plays in preventing the spread of infections. Viruses are big news at the moment. It is difficult to ascertain how se… Read More

Bedford dentist, Dr David Nolte, discusses this versatile cosmetic treatment. One of the key aims of cosmetic dentistry is to help the patient to have the best looking smile that they possib… Read More

A Bedford dentist looks at how this impacts our life and the options available for replacement With good care, and perhaps a bit of good luck too, it is entirely possible to go through life… Read More

Time can take its toll on our teeth. Here’s some advice on how we can help overcome it….. When does middle age begin? It’s a very good question and the answer seems to cha… Read More

Make this the year to improve your health and minimise two serious threats to your teeth and gums. We hope that all of our Bedford patients had a fantastic Christmas and New Year, and with J… Read More

Keeping your teeth healthy and looking great in 2020! We will soon be coming to the close of yet another year, and one that has probably been challenging for many of us. There has certainly… Read More

Tooth sensitivity can cause a lot of discomfort and may be a sign of future dental problems. Having sensitive teeth in winter can cause problems as the cold wind blows, leaving many of us to… Read More