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Dentistry: Articles and features

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest treatments available in private dentistry and cosmetic dental treatments.

  • Choosing a teeth whitening clinic Tooth whiteningModern life is not kind to our teeth. Tea, coffee, cigarette smoke, red wine and a wide range of other food and drink all cause staining and discolouration, leaving us a long way short of a sparkling...
  • Root Canal Cost - Does it have to be so expensive? Endodontics root canal treatmentRoot canal treatment – to cure an infected tooth root – is a common procedure in modern dentistry. But why is it so expensive, and are there any ways of reducing root canal cost? Private root canal...
  • What are teeth implants? dental implantsYou can lose a tooth, or several teeth, for all sorts of reasons, including sports accidents, injury, decay, gum disease, and old age. For both functional and aesthetic reasons you will probably want...
  • What is a dental bridge? dental bridgesLosing a tooth through an accident or injury or as a result of decay can be very traumatic. It can affect the way you look and the way you speak, as well as compromising your ability to chew....
  • Root Canal Treatment: The Costs and Benefits root canal treatmentEach of our teeth is secured to the jaw bone by one or more roots. There is one root each in the front teeth, two in the premolars and the lower molars, and three in the upper molars. In the middle...
  • Dental Insurance – Is It Worth It? dental insuranceThe cost of dental care can vary widely, depending on whether you choose a private or NHS practice, and the level of treatment you need. Recently, the government set NHS dental costs into a three...
  • How to find a private dentist Private dentistsFinding an available NHS dentist can be a difficult task. They’re in such short supply and there can be long waiting lists before you’re even considered, but there are still some practices willing to...
  • NHS dentistry Rise in dentistryThe UK has two types of dentist schemes: private dentistry, and NHS dentists. NHS dentist prices are fixed and subsidised by the government, so treatment fees are often a lot less. This article is...
  • Cosmetic dentistry: a guide to veneers Cosmetic Dentistry: A Guide to VeneersDental veneers are a type of cosmetic dental treatment which improve the appearance of crooked, stained, or damaged teeth. A veneer is a wafer thin layer of porcelain (or other composite material)...
  • What is an orthodontist? What Is An Orthodontist?An orthodontist is a dental specialist that has completed 2-3 years of orthodontics training in addition to the standard four years of dental school. This gives the orthodontist special skills to...
  • Cosmetic dental treatments Cosmetic dentistry benefits TV show winner Cosmetic dentistry is all about improving the aesthetics of your smile. Many people don’t feel confident about smiling in photographs, and feel wary of showing their teeth in social interactions...
  • Cosmetic dentistry: a guide to invisible braces Whippendell dental clinic - invisalignIn 2001 the branch of dentistry known as orthodontics (teeth straightening) was revolutionised by a new type of invisible brace. Made from clear plastic, Invisalign takes all the embarrassment out of...
  • Cosmetic dentistry: a guide to tooth whitening Tooth whiteningTooth whitening is a very popular cosmetic dental treatment that involves bleaching your teeth to remove stains and general discolouration. It is a safe and highly effective way to lighten the...
  • Choosing a cosmetic dentist: a patient's guide Choosing a cosmetic dentistChoosing which cosmetic dentist is the right one for you can be quite a daunting experience. How do you know they offer what you want? How do you know you can trust them to do the best for you? How...
  • Are your facial lines and wrinkles getting you down? Botox injectionMost people are aware of the dental treatments that are available nowadays and that, if you want a dental problem fixed, there are now various solutions that you can have other than dentures. Also...
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