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Gum disease is a very common (but, luckily, preventable!) problem. It starts off as red, swollen gums and has the scientific name of gingivitis. Gingivitis can be caused by bad oral hygiene that leads to tooth decay, which then causes infection. But it can also be caused by certain medications, health conditions like diabetes, poor […]

The first page of James Joyce’s nigh-on impenetrable masterpiece ‘Finnegans Wake’ features a made up word, stretching over three lines of text, which supposedly mimics the symbolic thunderclap that sounded at the fall of Adam and Eve. Unfortunately, gum disease does not announce itself in such a grand fashion. Thankfully, treating gum disease isn’t quite as perplexing […]

In addition to a comprehensive range of general and preventative dental services, we are also proud to offer specialist dental care and have some incredibly skilled and experienced specialists in our team. If you need specialist care, we can assure you you’re in the best hands! Dental specialities There are several different specialities underneath the […]

What is a periodontist? A periodontist is a dentist who has expertise and further training in the detection, treatment and management of diseases that affect the gums and the structures and tissues around the gums. Periodontists can work in a variety of different settings, including private practices, community clinics and hospitals. They often work alongside […]

Stem cell research is a topic that is popping up in the media more and more in recent times. Harley Street Dental takes a look at this highly contentious subject.