
Most of our Addlestone patients probably associate bad breath with the foods that we eat. Garlic, to take a classic example, is well known for causing bad breath (as well as keeping vampires away of course!) Other substances, such as coffee, can also cause smelly breath, and, to a degree, we can control this by…

It doesn’t matter how old you are, seeing a dentist every six months or so for a check up is key to maintaining a healthy mouth. Some patients, such as diabetics, for whom gum problems can be more likely, may be requested to have check-ups more frequently to detect and treat any problems that arise…

We are firm advocates of having a great looking smile. We know, from what many of our patients have told us over the years, what a difference it can make to their lives. Not only is it always nice to see an attractive face looking back at you in the mirror, but it is also…

Addlestone dentist, Dr Mani Virdee explains why this is a popular teeth straightening solution for many The need to have dental braces fitted is not something that most people would hope for. The idea of a highly visible set of wires and braces showing when you smile may even lead to some people deciding not…

Why having this popular cosmetic treatment performed by a dentist is safer, and more effective, than attempting a DIY approach One of the most straightforward ways to give your teeth a visible boost is to have them whitened. You will, no doubt, have seen numerous advertisements on TV for whitening toothpastes and other similar products….

When we talk about dental care, most people probably generally think about their teeth. As these are very visible when we smile, and are also necessary for eating, that probably isn’t too surprising. Unfortunately, it may also be one of the reasons that some people don’t always give their gums the care that they deserve….

To some patients, Dental Implants may seem like a new idea. They have, however, been around for over fifty years now and have been refined and improved over the years to a point where they are now widely used to replace missing teeth. Whilst many patients still believe that dentures are the only way to…

We hope that you enjoyed our introductory blog which was posted recently. We promise that we will get into the ‘nitty gritty’ of procedures and dental problems in the New Year, looking at each of them in more detail. With Christmas now just a few days away though, we thought that it would be a…

Hello and welcome to the first dental blog from the Sync Dental Centres in Addlestone. We will be using these blogs to bring you up to date with the latest news in the dental world, and to take the opportunity to explain to our patients, the treatments that we have available, in more detail. We…