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Cosmetic & general

The everyday cosmetic and general dental questions, answered honestly: whitening, closing gaps, gummy smiles, bad breath, chipped teeth, sensitivity, wisdom teeth and anxiety.

Teeth whitening: your options explained

Professional whitening versus shop-bought products, what works, what whitening cannot do, and how to choose.

Gaps between teeth: how to close a diastema

What causes gaps, and the honest options from orthodontics to bonding and veneers, with how to choose.

Gummy smile: causes and treatments

Why too much gum shows, the different causes, the matching treatments, and why assessment matters most.

Bad breath: causes and what actually helps

Where halitosis really comes from, the common causes, what genuinely resolves it, and when to see a dentist.

Chipped or cracked tooth: what to do

How serious it is, the steps to take straight away, when it is urgent, and how chips and cracks are fixed.

Sensitive teeth: causes and treatments

Why teeth become sensitive, the simple things that help, when it needs a dentist, and the link with gums.

Wisdom teeth: when they need removing

When they can be left alone, the genuine reasons for removal, impaction, and what removal and recovery involve.

Dental anxiety: how a good clinic helps

Why the fear is common and valid, telling the clinic beforehand, and the ways they make treatment easier.