Over the past 2 years, so many patients have commented upon the news reports of the lack of access to dentists across the UK, and most seem to be horrified by it. The sad truth is that this is not ‘news’, in this country successive governments have long been able to underfund our National Health Service, which is propped up by the dedication of those that work within it.

Ever thought of it ?

Whitening is safe

If carried out by a trained dental professional, tooth whitening is perfectly safe. Based on their knowledge of your oral health your dentist will discuss with you the options available, decide if tooth whitening is appropriate for you and develop an overall treatment plan that gives the desired result.

Most parents have been literally up to their eyeballs juggling home school with home working, or drop off and pick-ups with key working. Now that children are at last back to school it’s a great time to start getting back to normal routines, including regular dental checkups.

In common with most dental practices in the area, Beckenham Dental Centre prioritises child dental health, and we are still able to welcome new child patients as well as our existing patients. With the school holidays already fast approaching, if your children are overdue, please do ring us to book them in- we have set aside extra time to see children, and do remember that children up to age 18 (or 19 if in full-time education) can still be seen FREE of charge.

Children are most susceptible to dental decay at school age, notably when parental control is loosened, as they grow towards independence. It is so important to allow them the chance to take ownership of their dental health so they can make wise choices regarding snacks and oral hygiene.

The earlier children start seeing a dentist regularly, the better oral health outcomes they have, this is why we are involved with the national ‘C U by 1’ campaign. We encourage and educate them to resist the sweet treats and to use their toothbrush twice a day, with fluoride toothpaste!!!

Not only can we help our children avoid cavities, but we can also set them up for a lifetime of healthy teeth!

Recent times have brought a series of excited elation and crushing disappointment to UK Dentistry.

We have been incredibly fortunate over the past few years as huge advances in dentistry have meant more reliable and aesthetic treatments becoming the norm.
Digital scanning means we can record minute changes in our patient’s teeth, take impressions without mouthfuls of gunk, and transmit exact replicas of the mouth to our technical partners without the fear of damage in transit. Digital radiography means we can see an image instantly with even greater safety, acquire 3D scans for pin-point accurate assessments pre-treatment planning.