Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a problem affecting the ‘chewing’ muscles and the joints between the lower jaw and the base of the skull. It’s been estimated that up to 30% of adults will experience TMD at some point in their lives with symptoms ranging from face, jaw or neck pain, headaches and painful clicking in…
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Teeth can become stained or darkened over a period of time due to a number of factors such as age, smoking, or drinking tea, coffee and red wine… If you are brushing and flossing twice a day, but still feel that your smile is not as bright as you would like, then our professional teeth…
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As we get older, our faces show the effects of time… Whether it is from simply laughing and frowning, or smoking and sun damage, our faces are prone to showing fine lines and wrinkles. Carried out by Dr Shaila Kotecha at Hallcross Dental Practice, treatment will soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on…
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Top Tips on Looking After your Teeth and Gums in order to Minimise your Risk of Gum Disease In support of the major campaign being run by the British Society of Periodontology, here at Hallcross we are keen to help ensure our valued patients are aware of Gum Disease – otherwise known as Periodontitis. Why?…
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The fear of losing our teeth is something many of us experience. Today however, tooth loss does not have to be a permanent problem. Our dental implant system provides a safe and reliable method for replacing teeth, whether you have lost one, several or all of them. Your new teeth look and feel natural, and…
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Are you One of the Millions of Adults in need of Braces who are Unhappy, Self-Conscious or even Embarrassed about your Smile? Many adults spend their entire lives covering their mouths when they laugh, smile or talk. They feel stuck because they do not want to wear adult metal braces for years or they are…
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Hospitals in Leicester, and indeed around the country, are seeing thousands of very young children each year needing baby teeth removed. The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, which compiled the data, blames tooth decay linked to sugary diets. Figures show there were 9,206 extractions carried out on children aged four…
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Every time you eat or drink anything sugary, your teeth are under acid attack for up to one hour. This is because the sugar will react with the bacteria in plaque (the sticky coating on your teeth) and produce harmful acids. So it is important to have sugary foods or drinks just at mealtimes, limiting…
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Many people are unhappy with their smile. You may feel embarrassed about your teeth or gums, hiding your smile behind your hand or turning away. Unhappiness with the way your smile looks can affect your self-confidence and even how you interact with people… At Hallcross Dental Practice we’re committed to helping all of our patients…
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At Hallcross Dental Practice in Leicester we offer the Invisalign® clear aligners that straighten teeth to produce similar results to traditional braces. Virtually invisible, Invisalign treatment relies on a series of custom moulded clear aligners to gradually move and straighten crooked teeth. Invisalign® treats a range of straightening issues, ranging from minor tooth movements to…
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