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12
May

Bath Orthodontics

Bath Orthodontics was established by Eric Tonge 20 years ago. Eric and I were originally working in London together at the Eastman Dental Hospital, which is the only wholly Post-Graduate Training Dental Hospital in the United Kingdom.

As a former Hospital Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, I have worked closely with colleagues in Orthodontics for joint treatment strategies, where our two areas of expertise complimented each other. Read moreRead more

10
May

Amalgam Fillings will continue to be the Safest Option

During their lifetime, UK adults have on average 8 fillings as result of poor oral hygiene and tooth decay. Modern dentistry provides the cosmetic choice of white fillings, but do they stand the test of time?

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10
May

Clear reports & advice for patients and their Solicitors

Medico Legal issues may arise as a consequence of traumatic injuries or as a result of a patient’s concern with the quality of their dental care and treatment.

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10
May

Successful outcomes

There are many ways that dentistry can ‘fail’. Here are some factors that can impact on a patients’ experience of dental treatment and, if managed correctly, should lead to a successful outcome…

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10
May

All dentistry has a finite life and will inevitably fail

It may be a surprise to learn that, regardless of the diagnosis and treatment, all dentistry has a finite life and will inevitably fail..

(Unless, of course thepatient dies first!) Read moreRead more

9
May

Having straight, symmetrical teeth is a huge confidence booster

Orthodontics is that branch of dentistry which is concerned with the treatment of irregular and crowded teeth or misaligned bites (‘malocclusion’) between the upper jaw, called the ‘maxilla’, and the lower jaw, the ‘mandible’.

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