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read moreWhen wisdom teeth start to come through you may feel some pain or discomfort. The reason for this is because they begin to push against the teeth that are already there and thus may sometimes come through at an angle. Also there may not be enough room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth. A visit to the dentist is advisable. An x-ray will be taken to find out if it is your wisdom teeth and how they are coming through. From the x-ray the dentist will make a judgement on whether to take them out or not.

read moreI would just like to say how impressed I am of the customer care, professionalism, attention to detail, and of course the amazing results. I have my smile back, giving me more confidence and a positive attitude. Every step along the way was explained in detail and my new implants are even better than normal teeth - they don't get sensitive! Thank you very much. After many years of not being to a dentist due to an abusive relationship I had my first appointment today with Anuradha Visvanathan and for the first time in my life I was not scared she offered amazing advice and her nurse was very calming and looked after all my needs.

read moreRoot canal treatment is required when the nerve of a tooth becomes infected or the pulp becomes damaged. The procedure is used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. With The Village Dental Practice you are in safe hands as our specialist Endodontist, will ensure you feel relaxed and at ease. If you require any further information call us to speak to our friendly team in Ashford on 01784 253021 / 01784 258686. A root canal is the space within the root of a tooth. It is part of a naturally occurring space within a tooth that consists of the pulp chamber (within the coronal part of the tooth), the main canal(s), and more intricate anatomical branches that may connect the root canals to each other or to the surface of the root.

read moreDental implants offer a permanent solution for missing teeth. A dental implant is typically a small screw shaped attachment usually made from titanium. It is essentially a substitute for a natural root. Once osseointegration (when the bone attaches firmly to the implant) has occurred, a replacement tooth can be secured to the top of the implant. The great thing about dental implants is that they can look and feel just like a natural tooth and perform just like one too! You can have multiple implants to support a denture or a bridge.

read moreVeneers are wafer thin laminates which are cemented to the front surface of your teeth to improve their appearance. The veneers or shells can be made of either porcelain, ceramic or composite bonding material. Dentists often say they are like what false fingernails are to your hands. At The Village Dental Practice we will always try to provide the best cosmetic results, whilst also trying our best to remove none or very little tooth tissue. By doing this we keep as much good tooth tissue as possible, thus maintaining your own healthy tooth tissue.

read moreIn addition to having dental implants to replace missing, you could consider having a bridge. A bridge is used where there are fewer teeth to replace. You can choose to have a removable false tooth or teeth, like a partial denture or a fixed bridge. Bridges are usually used where missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth. Bridges are usually made of a precious metal base although sometimes non precious metals can be used in the base to reduce the cost. Your dentist will recommend a bridge for cosmetic and clinical reasons.