If you're in a lot of pain due to a tooth, it can be difficult to know what to do. Some people may rush to urgent care or to the hospital thinking this is the best thing to do, but visiting an emergency dentist is your best option for fast care. An emergency dentist can perform a tooth extraction if needed. Choosing a dentist like Didsbury Dental Practice means you have access to flexible 24-hour appointments, much shorter wait times than...
If you're experiencing pain in your mouth it can be extremely uncomfortable and your first reaction may be to go to urgent care. If you think you need an emergency tooth extraction, the best course of action is to book an emergency appointment with a Dentist as they will be able to assist you far faster than if you went to urgent care. At Didsbury Dental Practice, we are a 24-hour dental surgery in Manchester, available to take emergency appointments at...
Looking after your oral health has never been more important as most adults leave hectic and busy lives that so many are neglecting their health and unfortunately, that also means their dental hygiene. We at Didsbury Dental Practice care about your health so this is our reminder to you to start taking your dental hygiene more seriously and the affects poor oral care could have on your overall health. The importance of dental hygiene Dental hygiene is more than just brushing your...
We all know dental hygiene is important and we know some steps we can take to keep on top of it but do you really know all the things you can do to make sure you have healthy teeth and gums? Here is your gentle reminder about all the things you should be doing daily or regularly to keep on top of it because if you don't, it could lead to serious complications from tooth decay and gum disease to...
Seeking to get straighter and more aesthetically pleasing teeth is hugely important, and there are plenty of ways to achieve this. Most people who are looking to improve their teeth will be needing braces, but this is what makes Invisalign such a great choice - it’s a more discreet way of being able to improve your teeth and make them look great as much as possible. One of the key considerations for most individuals who are looking to choose Invisalign treatment...
Having the million dollar smile is something many people dream of, and nowadays that dream is more attainable than ever because of the way in which technology has changed the dental industry. Invisalign is one of the most popular choices among people looking to improve the aesthetic appeal of their teeth, and has emerged as one of the best choices for straightening teeth as an alternative to braces. The great thing about it is that Invisalign is not painful, and won’t...
A dental hygiene appointment is a routine dental check-up that most people should have around twice a year. But if you haven’t been to the dentist’s office in a while, or you’ve been advised to visit the dental hygienist and don’t know what to expect, it’s normal to be apprehensive. Let’s take a look at what you need to do before and after your appointment as well as what to expect from the dental hygiene appointment itself. Preparing for Your Appointment There are...
Our bodies are complex machines, with each area intrinsically linked to the next via blood vessels and tissue which transport all kinds of molecules around our bodies. So, our teeth aren’t in an isolated place and, while bad dental hygiene will cause many problems in our mouths, it’s wrong to assume that the rest of our body won’t be affected. But how bad is not brushing our teeth once in a while? Can bad dental hygiene lead to very serious health...
When your wisdom teeth begin to come through it can be a long and painful process as your teeth shift to allow space for the new arrivals. Even worse, if there's no space and your wisdom teeth begin to grow into the teeth next to them, known as impacted, or simply grow horizontally and never erupt from the gum, then you’ll need to have your wisdom removed. Most of the time, wisdom teeth extractions are routine procedures that are carried out...
Visiting the dental hygienist is an integral part of maintaining an excellent dental hygiene routine and keeping your mouth - and the rest of your body - healthy. But going to the dentist’s office is a source of fear and paranoia for a lot of people. Having dental procedures done can be uncomfortable, but having toothache or serious dental infections can be much much worse. So it’s in your best interests to visit the dental hygienist as a part of...
