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A Comprehensive Guide to Dental Implant Treatments: What to Expect

Dealing with Dentures: A Guide to Keeping Your False Teeth Clean

We take pride in educating our patients on the best ways to care for their false teeth to ensure they continue giving them the comfort, confidence, and convenience they're meant to provide.

Five Simple Habits for Great Dental Hygiene

We commit ourselves to not just treating dental issues, but also educating our patients about the importance of maintaining excellent oral health.

Get to Grips with Gum Disease: From Early Signs to Treatment

Today, we want to tackle an issue that impacts many people, often without them even realising: gum disease. This quiet culprit is responsible for many oral health problems, but early detection and proper treatment can drastically reduce its impact.

Learn the Art of Flossing: A Guide to Plaque-Free Teeth

A vibrant and clean smile does not only boost your confidence but also reflects your overall health. However, achieving that perfect smile sometimes requires more than just regular brushing. Enter flossing — an often overlooked yet essential part of oral hygiene.

Healthy Gums, Healthy You: The Importance of Periodontal Treatment

In this article, we delve into the crucial topic of periodontal treatment and its importance in maintaining not just your oral health, but your overall well-being.

9 Benefits of Regular Hygienist Visits You May Not Be Aware Of

While most of our patients understand the basics of dental hygiene, there are numerous lesser-known benefits that these visits can offer. 

Making Brushing Fun: A Guide for Parents on Children's Dental Hygiene

It's not just about fighting cavities; it's about setting up a lifetime of healthy habits. This guide is designed to help you make brushing fun and effective for your little ones.

‍Mastering Dental Hygiene: Top Tips from Your Dentist

Our team of experienced dental professionals believes in a proactive approach to dental care, focusing on comprehensive hygiene practices that can make a significant difference in your overall health.

Inviting Bright Smiles: Making Hygienist Visits a Regular Habit

As a leading dentist in Gloucester, we understand the importance of regular hygienist visits to maintain oral health and bright smiles. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a comfortable and friendly environment.

Your Smile's Best Friend: A Comprehensive Guide to Dental Cleanings

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the importance of regular dental cleanings and how they contribute to your overall dental health.

‍Beyond the Brush: Deep Diving into the World of Dental Hygiene

In this article, we're going to explore the fascinating world of dental hygiene, offering insights and tips from our expert team.

Breaking Down the Myths: Common Misconceptions about Dental Hygienists

A crucial part of this is dispelling common misconceptions about dental hygienists. In this article, we aim to clarify some myths and give a clearer understanding of the vital role hygienists play in dental health.

Overcoming Dental Anxiety: A Positive Visit to Your Hygienist

As a leading dentist in Gloucester, we understand the importance of a gentle approach, especially for those who find dental visits daunting.

Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Prevention and Treatment Options

As dental professionals at Limes Dental Practice, we encounter numerous patients who experience tooth sensitivity. This common dental issue can disrupt your daily life, making eating, drinking, and even breathing uncomfortable.

Better Smile, Better Life: The Impact of Oral Health on Overall Wellness

In this article, we aim to delve into the profound impact of dental health on your overall well being, and why maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial.

Cure the Fear: How We Create a Comfortable and Relaxing Experience at the Dentist

We understand that for some people, dental visits can be daunting. Yet, we believe that they don't have to be. In this article, we'll discuss how we've transformed the experience at the dentist to make it an enjoyable one.

When to Seek Immediate Dental Care: Recognising Dental Emergencies

Today, we'd like to cover an essential topic: recognising dental emergencies and knowing when to seek immediate dental care. The difference between dealing with a minor annoyance and a legitimate emergency can be subtle, and we're here to provide clarity on this matter.

Your Child's First Visit to the Dentist: Making It Fun and Fearless

We understand that a child's first visit to the dentist can be a daunting experience for both the child and the parents. It's a new environment filled with unfamiliar faces and strange sounds. As dental professionals, we're here to ensure this experience is both fun and fearless.

Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Saving Little Issues from Becoming Big Problems!

At Limes Dental Practice, we firmly believe in the power of regular dental check-ups. Not only do these routine visits help maintain the health and radiance of your smile, but they also play a pivotal role in saving little issues from becoming big problems.

Top 5 Daily Routines for Maintaining Amazing Oral Health

Taking care of your oral health should be a part of your daily routine, much like eating breakfast or brushing your hair. In this guide, we will share the top five daily routines that can help maintain amazing oral health.

Creating Bright Smiles: The Power of Professional Teeth Whitening

Limes Dental Practice in Gloucester offers transformative, professional teeth whitening services. They tackle common teeth discolouration with safe, customised treatments, delivering noticeable results within a week.

What Your Dentist Wants You to Know About Gum Disease

At Limes Dental Practice often encounter patients who are not fully aware of the dangers and implications of gum disease. This condition is more common than most people realise and can have serious consequences if not treated promptly and effectively.

The Truth About Cavities: A Dentist's Perspective on Prevention

As a leading dentist in Gloucester, I have spent countless hours treating a diverse array of dental issues. However, nothing is as ubiquitous as the common dental cavity.

The Role of a Healthy Diet in Nurturing Your Dental Well-being

The journey to the heart of good dental health starts in your kitchen. The food you consume has a profound impact on your teeth and gums.

Understanding the Importance of Fluoride: A Dentist's Perspective

Limes Dental Practice in Gloucester emphasises the important role of fluoride in dental health, explaining that it strengthens tooth enamel and reduces bacteria's ability to produce acid, thus protecting against tooth decay.

The Limes Dental Practice Christmas 2022 Newsletter

We would like to wish all of our patients new and old a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We have reopened and are accepting new patients.

We have reopened and we are accepting new patients. We are fully stocked with the appropriate PPE to allow all routine dentistry.

Returning to dental practice after lockdown

This policy has been created based on multiple updated sources from within the dental and medical professions and the government.

Improving sex lives of the people of Gloucester

According to the Smile Survey by Kelton Research in 2012, two in five Americans would not go on a second date with someone who has crooked teeth

Another successful CEREZEN story

Check out our latest video testimonial given by another successful cerezen wearer.

Dental Implants

This case represents a wonderful example of the "delayed immediate implant placement protocol".

Aspirin Prevents Tooth Decay

There is a story emerging in press that aspirin may prevent tooth decay. This is from a study by Queens University in Belfast.

Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common complaints patients have. It may vary from mild symptoms related to one tooth, to more severe symptoms from many teeth.

Dental Microscope

We constantly strive to provide the highest standards of care at the practice. So we have invested in a dental microscope.

Happy 60th Birthday to us

On the 16 of August 2017 the Limes Dental Practice celebrated it's 60th birthday.

Toothbrushing

In today's post we will try to explain why we brush our teeth and what we are trying to achieve.

Same Day Crowns

Now available at the Limes Dental Practice,same day crowns. We have invested in a 3D printer / milling machine for the practice.

Prevention Plan Introduced

We have introduced a new member Prevention Plan at the practice.

What options I have to fill my gaps

If you have been unlucky enough to lose a tooth , or you have never developed certain teeth, what are your options?

Molar Support - do I need my back teeth?

All too often in the practice we hear “it’s only a back tooth, nobody can see it”.

Tooth whitening - what are my options?

Broadly speaking there are 5 different ways to whiten teeth. Most of these options are offered at the Limes Dental Practice.

Ceramic Veneer and Bridge Example

This patient was unhappy with the appearance if her upper front teeth.

Cosmetic White Fillings in Gloucester

This patient came to the dentist because he wants improve the cosmetic appearance of his front tooth.

Improve your smile with new White Fillings

This patient was able to improve her smile and confidence, with minimal intervention, simply replacing her old white fillings and repairing her tooth fractures.

Older White Fillings

Older tooth coloured fillings have lower wear rates. In the following example, this Gloucester patient's filling had become very flattened and food was trapping around it.

Another Implant Restored Molar

This Gloucester patient was unhappy with the gap in the upper right molar area.

Denture Precision Attachments

This patient was keen to have her unsightly gap filled. This would improve aesthetics and function, giving her teeth to chew on in this area.

Another unsightly filling replacement

Older tooth coloured fillings cab become unsightly in time. Replacement can provide a more cosmetic and easier to clean final result.

Protect your Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatments allow a dentist to save a tooth that would otherwise be extracted.

Final Phase of Refurb

We are coming into the final phase of our 5 month refurbishment and again we would like to take this opportunity to thank our valued patients for their understanding during this disruptive period.

Replace Old White Fillings

Older white fillings can become discoloured with time, due to dietary stain and smoking.

Waiting Room Disruption

Our ancient and well worn carpet is being replaced later this week.

Birthday Cake

Not only can our associate dentist David carry out advances pain free restorative dental techniques but he can also decorate a cake!!!

Reception Refurbishment

We are nearing the end of our practice refurbishment and, hope to finish in the next 2-3 weeks.

Emergency Crown Repair

This patient attended with an acrylic crown which had fractured. It was placed temporarily 3 years ago. The patient was keen for it to be fixed before Christmas.

Advantage of 6 monthly check ups

A minimally invasive tooth coloured filling placed after removal of dental decay detected at an early stage because patient attends for regular check ups every 6 months.

Implant Crown fitted

Patient was unhappy with gap left after her tooth had to be removed. Implant placed 3 months ago and restored today

All I want for Christmas is... my 2 front teeth.

Patient was unhappy with discoloured and stained white fillings on his 2 front teeth.

Congratulations to Sophie

Sophie has spent the last 6 months studying to become an Oral Hygiene Instructor and on Friday received her BDA certificate in Oral Health Education.

Check out our new Christmas Video

Happy Christmas form the Limes Elves

The Refurbishment Continues ...

Thank you all for your continued patience with the disruptions caused by our refurbishment, hopefully you will all agree it will be worth it in the end.

Practice Refurbishment

Our long awaited and painstakingly planned practice refurbishment begins on 3/10/16.

Yearly CPR training

Thank you to Lubas Medical for an excellent CPR training session.

New Hygienist

In an effort to offer more hygiene appointment availability to our patients, we are very excited to announce that Gail Cartmell will be joining the practice in late August.

Welcome to Jen and Paige

We are delighted to welcome Jen and Paige to our team as trainee dental nurses. They have both already impressed staff and patients in the short time since they joined the practice.

3D Endodontic Root Canal treatment

We are delighted to be able to introduce a cutting edge new endodontic file to the practice.

Farewell to Paula

We were very sad to say goodbye to Paula at the end of March, she will be focusing on her design company in the future.

New associate dentist joins Limes Dental Practice

We are sad to say goodbye to Dr Kowal who has moved back to her home country of Poland after 8 years working in the Limes Dental Practice.

Fill unwanted gaps with implant restorations

In order to provide a complete range of treatments to our valued patients we are now offering implant restorations as an option to fill unwanted gaps.

Free electric toothbrush with dual arch whitening

We're giving a free electric toothbrush to all our customers who visit us for dual arch whitening.

New defibrillator installed at the dental practice

We've installed a new cardiac defibrillator here at the dental practice in Gloucester.

Teeth whitening now from £150

We are now offering teeth whitening for £150 for both arches. Teeth whitening also known as dental bleaching is a common cosmetic dental procedure.

Cerezen - An alternative to night guards

We are delighted to be one of the first dental practices in the Gloucester and Cheltenham area, to be offering this exciting new treatment.

Brush up on The Basics: Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Optimal Dental Hygiene

Why Dental Implants? Exploring the Best Option for Restoring Your Smile

5 Benefits of Choosing Dental Implants over Dentures

Decoding Dental Implant Aftercare: Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Smile

From Consultation to Recovery: Your Dental Implant Journey Explained

What to Expect During and After Your Dental Implant Procedure

Understanding Dental Implants: The Ideal Solution for Missing Teeth

Navigating Through Your Dental Implant Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide

Say Goodbye to Imperfections: The Magic of Composite Bonding Treatment

Understanding the Procedure: Your Guide to Dental Implant Surgery

Addressing Your Concerns: Debunking Myths about Dental Implants

Tips for A Successful Recovery After Dental Implant Surgery

Unmasking the Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to Composite Bonding Treatments

Revamp Your Smile without Drills: The Wonders of Composite Bonding

The Longevity Factor: How Long Does Composite Bonding Truly Last?

Improve Your Smile: The Benefits and Limitations of Composite Bonding

Composite Bonding Vs Veneers – Which is the Right Treatment for You?

Composite Bonding – The Hassle-Free Solution to Chipped Teeth

Perfect Your Smile: A Comprehensive Guide to Composite Bonding Procedures

Composite Bonding: A Step-by-Step Process from a Dentist's Perspective

Creating a Natural Look: Achieving Translucency and Colour Matching in Composite Bonding Treatments

The Magic of Dental Implants: A More Confident and Comfortable You

Understanding Composite Bonding: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

Comparing Costs: Why Composite Bonding is an Affordable Choice in Cosmetic Dentistry

The Lifelong Benefits of Choosing Dental Implants

Starting Your Journey Towards a New Smile: Preparing for Composite Bonding Treatment