Who doesn’t love a fresh breath kiss? A guide to oral hygiene this Valentine’s day

Yep, it’s that time of year again. Valentine’s day. Which can be a little like marmite – regardless of your relationship status, you might love it or hate it. 

        Why should I see my dentist if I can order clear braces online?

        Treatments for straightening teeth have traditionally been carried out by specialist orthodontists and dentists, however it is now possible to straighten your teeth from home, with no dental visits required. Is this safe?

          Searching for a sparkling smile this festive season – Is teeth whitening safe?

          With the promise of brighter and whiter teeth, many people are investing in teeth whitening, with growing numbers buying various kits to use at home, such as strips, gels, pens, paints or powders, but are they safe?

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              Mouth Cancer Action Month

              At Portman Dental Care, the quality and care of our patients is at the forefront of everything we do, which is why we are taking this opportunity to work with the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) to raise awareness of what mouth cancer is, signs, symptoms and treatment options.

                Spooky season snacking

                Halloween is fast approaching, and whether you celebrate by trick or treating with the kids, enjoy a fancy dress party with friends or simply cosy up with a favourite film – there is no avoiding the influx of sweets. Find out more about keeping your teeth healthy during spooky snacking season below.

                    Is dental health and heart disease related?

                    Thinking about heart disease may feel a little scary, but increasing research is showing a connection between oral health and heart disease.

                      What are “Turkey Teeth” and why are they on the rise?

                      If you are tempted to travel abroad for dental work, we would recommend speaking to your UK dentist first. Read on to find out more information.

                        Bad breath advice

                        Learn more about why you may be experiencing bad breath.

                         

                            Taking oral hygiene to heart

                            our teeth act as the gateway to the body, so ensuring that you have stellar oral hygiene will ensure you avoid more serious health conditions.

                              UK lockdown habits

                              We surveyed adults across the UK to understand how the Covid-19 pandemic influenced their dental habits.

                                Missing teeth solutions - Dental implants

                                We understand that if you have missing teeth, finding the right solution can be a challenge.

                                  Missing teeth solutions bridges

                                  We understand that missing teeth can affect your self-confidence, and gaps in your smile may prevent you from sharing your smile.

                                    Missing teeth solutions - dentures

                                    If you are self-conscious because of multiple missing teeth, dentures may present an initial or temporary solution to give your confidence a boost and restore your smile. The first of three options in our missing teeth series.

                                        Balancing your diet

                                        Understanding which foods are more or less acidic will help to help balance out meals and snacks for your family and encourage them into the right choices for life.

                                          Children’s Hygiene

                                          As a parent, you will understandably want to ensure that your children have the best overall health possible and good oral hygiene is a key part of this as your children grow; however, it can also be one of the hardest to monitor and influence.

                                              Missing teeth

                                              Missing teeth can be caused by a number of factors and probably more common than you may realise. The good news is, you don’t need to shy away or hide your smile

                                                IOTN Explained

                                                At your orthodontic assessment, the orthodontist will use a two-part grading system called the ‘Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need’, commonly referred to as ‘IOTN’ to determine whether orthodontic treatment is necessary and whether this can be completed on the NHS for those under 18.

                                                  Teeth whitening: The options

                                                  Your smile is unique to you, and Portman Dental Care clinicians understand that your reasons for teeth whitening will be personal too.

                                                      More than just a check up

                                                      Regular check-ups are an essential part of a good oral health routine and help to provide a preventative approach to dental issues; but at Portman Dental Care, this is more than just a check-up

                                                        Increasing safety with air purifiers

                                                        In all applicable practices, we have invested significantly in state-of-the-art air purifiers, providing a safer environment for you, your practice team and all our patients.

                                                            Dental phobia causes and solutions

                                                            We want to reassure those nervous about attending our practices that support will be readily available to help with any issues around dental phobia.

                                                              Home photography guide

                                                              To help your orthodontist have the clearest view possible of your teeth and smile, you may be asked to share photos ahead of your appointment.

                                                                Hygienist Q and A's

                                                                Our practitioners care about your oral hygiene routine, so to help you maintain a healthy mouth and smile, we have put together some handy video tips.

                                                                  Dental myths

                                                                  We have put together a list of the commons dental hygiene myths and why you shouldn't follow them.

                                                                    PPE

                                                                    Our guide to PPE

                                                                    We ensuring that all of our colleagues and clinicians are trained, safe and confident in this new world of PPE.

                                                                      Reopening FAQ's

                                                                      As our practices begin to reopen. We have put together some answers to frequently asked questions regarding your appointments and PPE.

                                                                        Seven ways to keep you safe

                                                                        As our practices begin to reopen, we have put together seven simple ways to keep you safe whilst you are in our care.


                                                                          Your patient journey

                                                                          Our new patient journey

                                                                          Every single decision we have made and step we have taken has been with a focus on the safety of you, our colleagues and clinicians. 

                                                                            Child patient journey

                                                                            Child patient journey

                                                                            We understand that visiting the dentist can often be quite a big event for a child. Now things are different, we wanted to help showcase what a child should expect when they next visit the practice.

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                                                                              Coping with dental health during lockdown

                                                                              Although our practices are currently closed to help minimise the spread of COVID-19, we want to ensure that we are still there to support each of our patients at this time.

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                                                                                Our guide to using dental floss and interdental brushes

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                                                                                  Understanding our approach to cancellations

                                                                                  We are working hard to ensure that patients can return to our practices to receive the care they deserve as soon as it is safely possible.

                                                                                    Advice

                                                                                    Learn about some of the common dental problems and what might constitute an emergency, alongside some tips to help from home

                                                                                      Order your own oral health supplies from home

                                                                                      We have partnered with our supplier CTS to offer you the opportunity buy Oral Health Supplies from home.

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                                                                                        Portman Academy for clinicians - Spring lecture series

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                                                                                          How to manage mouth ulcers

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                                                                                            How to maintain a healthy mouth by brushing your teeth

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                                                                                              Overcoming Covid-19 Together - guidance for the self-employed

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                                                                                                Overcoming Covid-19 Together

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                                                                                                  Success at the Dental Industry Awards! 

                                                                                                  Not only did Portman retain the title of ‘Outstanding Business of the Year’ (more than 25 employees), making it three years in a row, but our Director of Mergers and Acquisitions UK and Europe, Gary Chapman was awarded ‘Dental Industry Employee of the Year’.

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                                                                                                    Practice Spotlight: Manor House Dental & Implant Clinic

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                                                                                                      10 Years of Portman: Rebecca Sadler

                                                                                                      Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Portman Dental Care by sharing the stories of some of the people and practices that have been part of our journey so far.  

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                                                                                                        Practice Spotlight: Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic

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                                                                                                          Celebrating 10 Years of Portman with the London to Brighton Bike Ride

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                                                                                                            10 Years of Portman Dental Care

                                                                                                            Celebrating our 10th anniversary, over 100 practices, and our 2000th Portmanite seemed like the perfect time to reflect on the Portman journey so far, with the following message from our Founder and CEO Sam Waley-Cohen.

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                                                                                                              Celebrating National Smile Month 2019

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                                                                                                                Low Sugar Swaps to Help You Maintain a Healthy Smile

                                                                                                                Whilst we all like to enjoy the occasional sweet treat (yes, even Dentists!), excessive sugar intake is damaging for your oral health, and is still one of the primary causes for tooth decay in the UK. So how does sugar have such an impact on our teeth?

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                                                                                                                  Celebrate National Smile Month with Portman Dental Care

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                                                                                                                    Portman recognised as ‘outstanding’ at the Dental Industry Awards for 2 consecutive years

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                                                                                                                      Dental issues

                                                                                                                      Chipped and broken teeth: causes and solutions

                                                                                                                        Advice

                                                                                                                        Smile for life: tips for a healthy mouth

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                                                                                                                          What equipment does your dentist use to look after you?

                                                                                                                            Dental issues

                                                                                                                            How your teeth develop in your lifetime

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                                                                                                                              10 surprising foods that are good for your teeth

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