Invisalign is arguably one of the biggest advancements in orthodontics to date, offering patients flexibility and a minimally-invasive treatment in terms of both functionality and aesthetics. Invisalign and adult orthodontics Invisalign has proved especially popular with adult patients, who have been put off by the cosmetic and functional invasiveness of orthodontic treatment in the past….
Your jawbone is constantly stimulated through chewing, so when you lose a tooth, your jawbone has nothing to provide nourishment to and the bone in this area will begin to resorb back into itself. Dental implants are inserted directly into the jawbone and fuse with the tissues around it, granting the stimulation it requires. Resorption…
Have you been putting off having the orthodontic treatment you need? Perhaps because you’re anxious about your appearance changing or you don’t want to go through an invasive treatment period that unbalances your day-to-day routine? Modern orthodontics is more flexible to patient needs than ever before – whatever your priorities are, there is a good…
Botox® first started being used for facial aesthetics treatment in 2002 and has since become an extremely popular alternative to surgical treatments, with over 6 million treatments being carried out each year. Although facial aesthetics is the most widely known use of Botox®, it is increasingly becoming known for its other uses, which include treating…
The way in which dentists take impressions of your teeth has changed dramatically in the past 20 years and an increasing amount of practices are leaving the hassle and discomfort of alginate impressions behind. The development of digital impressions has benefited both dentist and patient, making treatment more streamlined, more accurate, and more comfortable. A…
In the past, your dentist would have to take alginate impressions of your teeth and send these off to a dental lab in order for your crown to be created. Thanks to the CEREC system, we can now offer same-day crowns, saving patients time and hassle. What is CEREC and what is involved with the…
Not 100% satisfied with your skin? Perhaps you’re looking to rejuvenate your skin for the summer or want to look your best for an upcoming special occasion? Dermal fillers produce subtle and natural-looking results, enhancing your features. Natural solution to healthier and younger-looking skin – when you are young, your skin contains a substance called…
Did you know that 20% of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are now adults? This is mainly down to flexibility offered by the treatments of today. Metal braces Once upon a time metal braces used to be associated with having a ‘metal mouth’ and the designs of the past were clunky, uncomfortable, and not particularly aesthetic….
LED light phototherapy causes various parts of the tooth and gum to regenerate whilst reducing the amount of negative bacteria. It disperses doses of low-level red light at particular wavelengths to improve blood flow, encourage cellular turnover, increase circulation and repair damaged tissue. This low-level light source does not lose energy as heat and instead,…
Going to the dentist can be a difficult internal and silent struggle for many, reflected by the fact that 1 in 4 people in the UK admit to having some form of dental phobia. Here at Keppel Advanced Dentistry we believe that patients shouldn’t need to put off undergoing treatment because of nerves. As well…