As your dental care providers, we want to reiterate that we don’t just look after your teeth, but your gums too. It’s our job to acknowledge any health changes in your mouth, regardless of whether it’s teeth, gums, or lifestyle changes. This means that we’d like to share some valuable information on symptoms of unhealthy… Continue reading >>
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Tips – Erosion & Decay
When talking about decay and enamel erosion, 3 factors come into play: 1. acid environment 2. bacteria 3. time If those 3 things can combine they’ll have a party in your mouth, and the damage will leave you with weak enamel and a whole lot of cavities. Have a look at this graph to give… Continue reading >>
How to maintain your teeth whitening results
Teeth whitening is a great treatment that makes your smile appear more youthful, healthy, and attractive, especially when you maintain your results. At Sleaford Smiles in Lincolnshire, we believe in beautiful teeth and beautiful smiles for all, but we also believe in equipping you with the knowledge you need to maintain your results for yourself…. Continue reading >>
How do missing teeth affect your health?
Missing teeth cause far more problems for your dental health than just a self-conscious smile. What you may not have realised about missing teeth, and why it’s always best to replace them, is that they can greatly affect your dental health and how your mouth looks, functions, and feels.
Sing for Life
Introducing Sleaford Smile Centre’s very own singing dentist! Kajal wanted to do something to give back to the community and has joined Sing for Life in aid of Sue Ryder to raise funds for the great work they do in providing valuable emotional, medical and practical support for those who have had a life changing… Continue reading >>
Importance of Hygiene Visits
New research has shown that a third of adults have never visited the hygienist. Are you included in that third? 49% of patients believe that regular visits to the dentist are sufficient enough to care for their teeth. Did you know that brushing alone only cleans 60% of a tooth’s surface? Hygiene visits can kick… Continue reading >>
Closed due to weather.
Dear Patients, Unfortunately due to the bad weather we are closed today. Please contact the practice on 01529 304136 and you will be guided on what to do in case of an emergency. Hopefully normal service should resume next week, but please call before you leave to confirm we are open. Many thanks for understanding…. Continue reading >>
Dechox 2018
This March the whole team at Sleaford Smiles will be resisting all things chocolate for an entire month – both for life saving heart research and to lead by example as we try to raise awareness of the risks of a high sugar diet. As well as boosting the risk of heart disease, whilst simultaneously… Continue reading >>
Acid Erosion
Spotted in the paper this morning… Here are our top tips to counter erosion: 1. Brush twice daily with a high fluoride toothpaste. 2.Don’t brush your teeth within 30 minutes of eating acidic food.… 3. Reduce your intake of high acidity food and drink. 4.Drink plenty of water. 5. Eat and drink alkaline products, like… Continue reading >>