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Are white fillings better than silver?

Dr Jay Padayachy
2024-04-26

Dentists have been using silver-coloured fillings for years to fill cavities in the tooth. Nowadays, it is possible to ask your dentist about having a white filling in order to give your tooth a more natural look. Read more from our expert dentist Dr Jay Padayachy on whether they really are better than silver fillings, and if white ones stain easy. Mostrare di più

dos and don’ts of tooth extraction

Dr Moira Wong
2024-04-25

Though aftercare may differ depending on the type of procedure, there are some general things you should and shouldn't do after having a tooth removed which will either help or delay your recovery. Dr Moira Wong, a leading orthodontist based in London with extensive experience in dentistry, offers some dental dos and don’ts following tooth extraction. Mostrare di più

Wisdom tooth extraction: Your questions answered by an expert

Mr Mohammed Anabtawi
2024-04-25

In this informative guide for patients, we hear from highly respected consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon Mr Mohammed Anabtawi on wisdom tooth extraction, including when it is required, how it is performed and expert advice on aftercare. Mostrare di più

My inlay fell out, what do I do?

Professor Christian Mehl
2024-04-25

Although dental inlays are made of ceramic - a very resistant material with a good long-term survival rate - they can still fall out in some cases. In this article, Professor Christian Mehl, a prosthodontics specialist at Wimpole Street Dental Clinic in London, explains what you need to know if this happens. Mostrare di più