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Dental Sedation Side Effects: What to Expect After | Tooth Club

Dental Sedation Side Effects: What to Expect Afterwards So you’ve booked in for a treatment with sedation, and now you’re wondering what the rest of the day will feel like. Sedation wears off gradually, and most people find the after-effects are mild and pass within a few hours. Below,…

Can Invisalign Close Gaps Between Teeth? | Tooth Club

works, how long it takes and what to expect, from the team at Tooth Club. Can Invisalign Close Gaps Between Teeth? There’s a common assumption that closing a gap means months in visible braces, but it doesn’t have to. Invisalign closes gaps between teeth using clear, removable aligners that shift…

Can I Play Sports With Invisalign? | Tooth Club

Playing Sports With Invisalign: A Guide for Active Patients Plenty of people getting Invisalign play sports several times a week without it holding up their treatment. For most activities, you keep your aligners in and carry on; for contact sports, you take them out and wear a mouthguard. The…

Can Dental Implants Get Cavities? What UK Patients Should Know

Can Dental Implants Get Cavities or Decay? If you’ve replaced a missing tooth with an implant, you probably want to know whether it needs the same watching as the rest of your smile. Can dental implants get cavities the way your own teeth can? The answer is no; the…

What Is IPR with Invisalign?

If you’ve been researching Invisalign as a teeth straightening option, you may have come across the term IPR. It can sound a little technical, but it’s actually a very common part of Invisalign treatment for some patients. IPR stands for interproximal reduction. It involves removing a tiny amount of enamel…

Professional teeth whitening vs whitening strips: what’s the difference?

Dreaming of a brighter smile? Whether you’re getting ready for a wedding, a holiday, graduation or simply want your teeth to look their best every day, you’ve probably come across whitening strips promising quick results. They’re easy to buy and convenient to use, but how do they compare with professional…

Invisalign first week: what to expect

Starting Invisalign can feel exciting, but it’s also normal to have a few questions before you begin. Will the aligners feel uncomfortable? Will people notice them? Can you eat normally? These are all things many people wonder about during their first week of treatment. The good news is that most…

How to prevent dental implant failure

Dental implants are one of the most reliable ways to replace missing teeth, with high success rates when they’re planned carefully and looked after properly. While implant failure is uncommon, there are a few things that can increase the risk. The good news is that many of these factors are…

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