Did you know that long term plaque build-up is one of the most common causes of gum disease and eventual tooth loss in the UK? Servere gum disease (otherwise known as Periodontitis) is inflammation of your gums and affects more than half of adults who have their own teeth in the UK. If you don’t…
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According to a recent study published in the British Dental Journal, sports drinks intended to improve performance and hydrate athletes taking part in endurance sport are being marketed to adolescents, for whom these products are not intended. Popularity of sports drinks amongst this age group has grown exponentially – with them worryingly being consumed socially,…
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At our Leicester dental practice, we know that time is precious to our patients and you take time out from your busy lives to come and see us for routine treatment or cosmetic work. We are also aware that coming to see us is a really big deal for some of our anxious patients which…
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We’ve all been there. Sucked in by toothpaste adverts on the telly that promise us whiter teeth in seven days. I’ve been there and tried them- they didn’t whiten my teeth. They probably control any potential discolouration, but that’s about it. Most of our Leicester dental team have had some professional teeth whitening at some…
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Today is National No Smoking Day and for those who smoke, it might not be so easy to quit the habit. The good news is, your Leicester dentist is here to help. Your dentist or hygienist at our Leicester dental practice can offer you smoking cessation and support to help you through it. Along with…
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At Hallcross, our aim is prevention. We want to help you keep your teeth for the rest of your life. For you to get the best results with your oral hygiene, we recommend that together with regular visits to your Leicester dentist and hygienist, you have a good cleaning regime at home. This includes a…
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If you maintain regular dental visits to your Leicester dentist and hygienist here at Hallcross then that is a good thing. If you brush correctly twice a day and use floss and Tepes to clean between the teeth on a daily basis, fantastic. What’s not so great is the risk of gum disease and what…
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At our Leicester dental practice, we have a wide range of cosmetic and orthodontic treatments to have you smiling like the stars- without the Hollywood price tag. I saw in an article this morning that Little Mix star Perrie Edwards is having orthodontic treatment. Didn’t notice? No, nor did I. That’s because Perrie is wearing…
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At our Leicester dental practice, we are lucky enough to be able to offer our patients orthodontic treatment in house. Our orthodontic department runs every Tuesday and Thursday and in addition to treating Hallcross patients, we also accept referrals from other dental practices all over the county. It’s important to remember when coming to us…
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Dental phobia is common in patients and can affect people in different ways. There is a feeling of general uneasiness in some people when they attend where others can experience a feeling of panic and anxiety. The best thing to do if you have a dental phobia is to talk to us about it. Don’t…
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