Acorn Dental Practice Blog Archives

7 March 2024 Read more

Suresmile Clear Aligners

Start your Suresmile journey today at Acorn Dental Practice! Suresmile Clear Aligners are an orthodontic treatment that works to gradually straighten your teeth with custom-fit, removable clear aligners. Our dentsit Sally who is our certified Suresmile provider will digitally scan your teeth, then partner with the SureSmile Digital Lab to create an individualised treatment plan that enables your aligners to move your teeth from your first aligner to your last. Contact the practice via phone 01904 789876 or email acorndental@live.co.uk to start your suresmile journey with us today.

Illegal Tooth Whitening Prosecutions

The General Dental Council continue to prosecute illegal tooth whitening. No-one other than dentists ( or hygiene/therapists under direct supervision of a dentist) are legally allowed to carry out tooth whitening. This is to ensure the safety of patients. If you see tooth whitening being carried out somewhere other than a dental surgery, report it to the GDC.

Tooth whitening helps oral health

As well as making your teeth look better, tooth whitening has been shown to actually improve the health of your mouth. The whitening gels release products that, as well as whitening your teeth, reduce gum inflammation, reduce decay and promote wound healing in the mouth. Having whiter teeth has also been shown to promote better oral hygiene measures- people like the look of their teeth so they spend more time cleaning them. This in turn reduces gum inflammation and reduces the chance of decay. More reasons to have your teeth whitened!