Edinburgh Dentist Blog

Dealing with a toothache can be excruciating, and the thought of getting immediate relief is understandably tempting. One common question that arises is whether taking antibiotics can be a quick…

Wanting to have Dental Implants? Discover the remarkable advantages of navigation-guided implant surgery how it can help you. From increased precision and safety working around important structures in the jaws,…

Experiencing a dental emergency can be stressful, especially when you find yourself in a situation where your dental crown falls out and you don’t have immediate access to a dentist.…

We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new referral scheme at our dental practice. As a token of our appreciation for the ongoing support and trust our patients place in…

Most people want to have attractive smiles with teeth that look like real teeth so they choose white fillings to restore their cavities or replace unsightly metal fillings. However, teeth…

The Importance of Back Teeth: Do They Make or Break Your Dentition? ‍During my career as a dentist, I have heard “it’s just a back tooth”, again and again. This…

Supplements, Vitamins, and Homeopathies Promoting Bone Growth and Wound Healing  Most of us know that vitamins keep us healthy, and many have a special role to play; but beyond that, what do vitamins do, and…

How Do I address My Loose Dentures? A loose denture can be uncomfortable, embarrassing or even painful to wear. There are can several reasons why your denture(s)doesn’t fit the way…

Halitosis (bad breath) is mostly caused by sulphur-producing bacteria that normally live on the surface of the tongue and in the throat. Sometimes, these bacteria start to break down proteins…

Just as x-rays have been replaced by digital high-definition x-rays; teeth impressions have been replaced by 3D teeth scanning; wire braces have been replaced by computer generated precision clear trays…

Welcome to our Autumn Newsletter! The team wants to ensure that everyone continues to receive a high standard of care at the practice during the pandemic. It is especially imperative…

Magnification Scopes High magnification vision allows delivery of precision dentistry with utmost care. The result: dental work which lasts for longer and blends into the surroundings. Waterlase Laser Technology Laser…

Extra-oral suction Imagine visiting the dentist where an aerosol has been generated whilst treating the last patient. This aerosol is still in the air coming down when you open your…

What’s happening at Integrated Dentalcare As you may be aware, all dental practices across the country are closed to minimise  the  risk  of  transmission  of  COVID-19.  This   has  …

Laser Dentistry has many advantages, not least the absence of pain writes Jake Harris. Laser Love like interest free credit or a barbecue summer, pain-free dentistry sounds too good to…

A DENTIST surgery in the Capital has launched what it calls the first pain-free treatment in Scotland. Integrated Dentalcare, based in the city centre, has brought in a technology used…

What is Laser Dentistry? In simple terms it is a process involving the use of a dental laser, used in both dentistry clinics and in oral surgery. These were first…

As patients’ financial anxieties arise the stress is leading them to defer dental appointments and treatment, with one in four adults opting to delay treatment due to costs.  The economic…

A number of people need to wear dentures and they are not always comfortable. A common complaint is that dentures can come loose, making it harder to chew or in…

Cosmetic dentistry in Edinburgh is something that can help boost people’s self confidence. However as with any service there are people who can offer excellent service and those that don’t.…

Regular dental checkups are vital to health. It is not just about making sure your teeth are in the best condition although that is very important too! When your dentist…

Not every tooth with root canal filling needs a crown. Front teeth and cheek teeth like pre-molars are generally okay with a good white filling material placed unless there’s been…

People worry about the presence of infection within their body and so they should. Root canal treated teeth are not dead teeth. The tooth consists of three major structures: firstly,…

I work regularly with patients who were referred to me by local colleagues. Sometimes, when I carry a root canal procedure, the patient wonders why their own dentist couldn’t have…

How can we deal with this? If you have a dark tooth that’s caused by an inadequate root canal treatment, the first thing to do is to replace the root…

The cost for root canal treatments reflect the time that we spend to do it. Root canal treatment cannot be compared to filling. I will never compare it to a…

We are all meant to have 28 functional teeth in our mouth. If we lose a bad tooth, that’s not the end of the world. Some people may opt to…

Root filling material contains no mercury. This is a confusion between amalgam and root filling material usually caused by the term ‘filling’. It’s not exactly the same. The most common…

The concept of root canal treatment as a painful procedure largely stems from the fact that people who require root canal treatment are quite often, but not always, in pain.…

As part of your dental health check we are interested in what you use to clean your mouth. We have noticed that coconut oil pulling is gaining popularity. Used primarily…