IV Sedation – Changing The Lives Of Patients 36% of adults in the UK don’t visit the dentist regularly because of a fear of the dentist and 12% of this percentage suffer from extreme dental phobia. Here at Smile Up, we believe that everyone deserves to have a smile they’re proud of and a fear…
4 Significant Advancements in Dentistry and Orthodontics The world of orthodontics and dentistry has come a long way in the past few decades, and innovations that were never thought possible in the past have come to be. Below, we look at some examples of significant breakthroughs in these fields and the benefits they have for…
How Stress Affects Teeth The impact that stress has on the body should never be underestimated and today we are going to explore specifically how stress affects your oral and dental health. How does stress affect your dental health? Grinding and clenching We’ve likely all been there – nerves, stress, and anxiety can result in…
IV Sedation – Your First Step To Tackling Dental Phobia According to statistics from the Oral Health Foundation, almost 36% of adults in the UK suffer from moderate dental phobia with 12% of this figure suffering from extreme fear of the dentist. Dental phobia even ranks higher than the fear of heights for people in…
Everything You Need To Know About Ceramic Braces Ceramic braces employ the same mechanics as traditional metal braces and serve the same purpose, the difference being that they incorporate an aesthetic design that blends in with your tooth shade and smile. Read on to find out more about the process behind getting them and the…
3 Benefits Of Digital Impressions For Patients Digital impressions are one of the wonders of modern dentistry, benefitting dentist and patient alike. If you’ve ever had an alginate impression and a digital impression, you will know just how much of a novelty the latter is in terms of comfort and ease. If you’re having a…
5 Benefits Of Lingual Braces Lingual braces are a revolutionary orthodontic treatment, offering patients with moderate to severe misalignment and bite issues a highly aesthetic option to straighten their teeth. Read on to find out why lingual braces continue to grow in popularity. Custom-created for your teeth The Incognito system creates braces specifically to fit…
Gum Disease May Be Linked To Alzheimer’s Development According To New Study A new study has revealed that gum disease may play a critical role in the development of Alzhiemer’s disease. Scientists have stated that they now have ‘solid evidence’ that the bacteria responsible for periodontitis produces an enzyme which destroys neurons leading to memory…
Everything You Need To Know About Root Canal Treatment Most commonly, a root canal is the choice of treatment to save a natural tooth and is typically less painful than extraction as well as having a shorter recovery time. How is a root canal procedure performed? In order to understand how the root canal procedure…
5 Things We’d Like You To Know About Smile Up We don’t mind admitting that we’re extremely proud of our practice, patients, and team. Located in Lewisham, we’ve worked hard and listened closely to our patients’ feedback to create an environment that works for everyone who walks through the door. Our ethos is to…
