Ask Mike Allen!
The first in a series of patient questions about their teeth. Welcome to our latest blogs which attempt to answer questions that we have received from patients at one time or another. The ones that we we select are ones …
Category: Advice
Extracting A Badly Broken Tooth
Dealing with a tooth broken at the gum line at our Burton dental practice. When a dental problem occurs, our first choice, at Mike Allen’s Dental Practice, is to do all that we can to save the natural tooth. In …
Rates Of Dental Decay Improving In The Under Fives
Keeping your children’s teeth strong and healthy with our Burton Family Dentist. A recent report has indicated that rates of dental decay in the under fives are getting lower. This is excellent news, albeit tempered by the fact that 150,000 …
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How We Close Gaps In Teeth
A look at the methods available for correcting ‘gappy’ teeth in Burton. One of the most obvious and noticeable aesthetic dental problems, is when a person has gaps between their teeth. These can be minor gaps which are less noticeable, …
Dental Care In Later Life In Burton On Trent
Regular professional dental care for older patients. Few people would argue that there isn’t a need for professional dental care. Even those who take excellent care of their teeth at home may need some dental work to restore their teeth; …
Thoughts On The Sugar Tax
The team at Mike Allen’s Dental Practice offer their perspective on this new tax. Although other events have now taken over from the ‘sugar tax’ headline of the recent budget, it is still a topic relevant to the health of …
The Role Of The Hygienist For Younger Patients
Gum problems can occur at any age, even in young patients. Gum disease is often associated with older patients; this can be for any number of reasons. Long term neglect certainly increases the risk of gingivitis and periodontitis in older …
Straighter Teeth, Healthier Teeth
Why having your teeth straightened can affect more than just your appearance. Whilst an increasing number of people are seeking out teeth straightening procedures in order to have a great smile, other patients are perhaps less concerned with their appearance …
Safety First And Foremost
Sterilisation and cleanliness are key to a safe family dental practice. A lot goes on behind the scenes at any dental practice. Whilst most patients know about the dental procedures that we carry out, there is also paperwork and record …
Dealing With Sensitive Teeth
Our Burton family dentist looks at this relatively common problem. Very few of us will be fortunate enough to go through life without experiencing an increased level of sensitivity in our teeth. Whilst this can be a temporary sensation, for …