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Dental Services
Cosmetic dentistry
Our range of cosmetic dental services includes Crowns, Bridges, Veneers, and replacement of silver amalgam fillings with tooth colours composite ones. more...
Implant dentistry
We use the Astratech Dental Implant system to replace missing teeth. We can replace a single tooth with an implant crown, or a full arch with implant supported bridges or dentures. more...
General dentistry
We provide a full range of general dental services for all the family, including routine scaling and fillings using a range of materials. We also provide routine endodontic (root canal) treatments, and can provide sports mouthguards and anti snoring devices where required. more...
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Durham City Smiles – Early February 2012 news
03/02/2012I’ve got some further exciting news regarding the sponsorship of the Durham City Hockey Club U16 team and the arrival more…
Durham City Smiles – January 2012
27/01/2012The busy start to the year continues. Our new team member We’d like to welcome Amy Little to the team. more…
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Fluoride
What is fluoride?
Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in water. The amount of fluoride in the water varies from one water supply to another.
What are the benefits of fluoride?
Fluoride has been researched for over 50 years and water fluoridation has been proven to cut dental decay by 40 to 60%. Fluoride is present in many different natural sources, but can also be artificially added to our drinking water. A level of one part in a million has been shown to be most effective. You can check out how much fluoride is in your drinking water by contacting you local water authority. Fluoride can greatly help dental health by strengthening the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to tooth decay. Many toothpastes now contain fluoride.
Are fluoride toothpastes enough?
If your drinking water does not have fluoride added, fluoride toothpaste is effective. However, some people are more prone to dental decay. If so, Graeme may suggest using fluoride supplements, which can help to reduce dental decay. The amount of fluoride in toothpaste is usually enough to lower the level of decay. In areas where the water supply is fluoridated, fluoride toothpaste provides additional protection. However, in these areas, children under 7 years old should use one of the toothpastes containing lower levels of fluoride.