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A selection of testimonials from patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London. Read now…
Here are four things you should know about orthodontic treatment. Read now…
Take a look at reviews from patients of the White & Co. dental practices in the London area. Read now…
“I chose not to have braces as a child” (Part 3): How does the story conclude? Read now…
A reflection on the long-term impact of deciding against braces as a teenager. Read now…
A 50-year-old regrets not having orthodontic treatment as a 13-year-old. Rea...
Should I get implants or a bridge? Dental implants and dental bridges can both be good choices when dealing with a missing tooth or missing teeth. Read now…
Does Invisalign work for a 12-year-old? A Parents' Guide (Part 2)… There are many dentists and orthodontists who would not recommend Invisalign for a 12-year-old – preferring fixed metal braces as a more suitable treatment plan. Read more…
Can a 12-year-old get Invisalign? A Parents' Guide (Part 1)… For many 12-year-olds, the idea of using clear, removable, Invisalign retainers to straighten their teeth – instead of the more noticeable fixed metal braces – is an attractive one. Read more…
Dental implants abroad: On the face of it, travelling to a European country from the UK to receive dental implants treat...
When should my child start orthodontic treatment? We are living in a golden age of orthodontics and teeth...
Best dental hygiene London: Patients of White & Co. in London give reviews of our dental hygiene appointments. Read now…...
Malpositioned teeth: Treatments such as fixed braces – with metal or ceramic brackets – and Invisalign clear plastic ali...
Receding gums FAQs: Are you worried about receding gums? Here are the answers to some questions often asked...
surgical extractions. In such cases, dentists refer patients to an oral surgeon. Read more now…
8 things you should know about lingual braces: Some people reject the idea of orthodontic treatment because they associa...
What are the stages of dental implants? The ultimate guide. Implant procedures are as different and unique as the...
Emergency dentist London: Patients of White & Co. in London give reviews of our emergency dental appointment...
Best general dentistry London: Patients of White & Co. in London give their honest reviews of general dentistry in...
Can I get full arch dental implants? Full arch implants are for those patients who have not got any teeth – or have teet...
Why are some people more prone to gum disease? The ultimate guide. So everyone has a different immune...
Mistakes people make brushing their teeth: The ultimate guide. The biggest mistake people make is they don't...
How do dentists diagnose periodontal disease? The ultimate guide. There are two common visual tools used to...
The effects of NHS dentistry problems - A patients' guide (Part 2): We look at how the problems NHS dentistry is...
NHS dentistry - A patients' guide (Part 1): At the time of writing in November 2023, there’s a huge issue with people...
Smoking & vaping – the effects on oral health: The association between smoking and a number of health issues
Best dentist customer service in London: Patients of White & Co. in London give their honest reviews of...
Missing teeth treatments London: There’s a mountain of information available about missing teeth. In this...
Teeth grinding - an introduction: While there is no cure for bruxism – or teeth grinding – it can be effectively...
Dental bonding London: Read honest testimonials from White & Co. London patients who have benefited from
Invisalign braces London: Find out what patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London think of their...
Braces & Invisalign FAQs: Are braces safe? Do they hurt? How long will you have to wear them? How do you clean...
The truth about braces: The ultimate guide. Unfortunately, not everything you hear about braces is true. We debunk the m...
How do I take care of my braces? The ultimate guide. Dental appliances can cause more plaque to build up and can...
Orthodontics questions: Teeth removal and allergies. Will I need to have any teeth removed before treatment? Could...
Dentist & orthodontist - what's the difference? The ultimate guide. Orthodontists specialise in treating...
What are fixed braces? The ultimate guide. Modern-day fixed braces are more discreet, more comfortable and...
How to choose an implant dentist: The ultimate guide. Listen to recommendations and choose very
Fillings reviews London: Patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London give their honest reviews of dental fill...
How dental professionals can work together: The ultimate guide. Dental professionals can work together to give...
Oral health & general health: The ultimate guide. Your mouth is a window to your body. A lot of things can be seen in th...
Smoking and periodontal disease: The ultimate guide. It’s quite common for periodontal patients to be smokers or to have...
Can adults straighten their teeth? The ultimate guide. Have you resigned yourself to feeling self-conscious about proble...
What is dental bone regeneration? The ultimate guide. When patients have gum disease, they lose the support – the bone –...
Can Invisalign® make a difference? The ultimate guide. When Invisalign removable plastic aligners are taken o...
What is gum recession? The ultimate guide. Gum recession is basically your gum moving away from its original
Treatments for nervous dental patients: The ultimate guide. The ‘distraction anaesthesia’ technique can make things...
Porcelain veneers reviews London: Patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London give their honest...
Is Invisalign® right for me? The ultimate guide. Many people who once felt embarrassed or self-conscious about their smile...
Composite bonding reviews London: Patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London give their honest...
When should children have orthodontic treatment? The ultimate guide. The ideal age varies from child to child but,...
Is Invisalign® expensive? The ultimate guide. Teeth straightening treatment is an investment that can change your life...
How can dentists help nervous patients? The ultimate guide. Helping nervous patients starts with trying to...
Nervous patient dentist reviews London: Patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London give their...
Restorative dentistry: An introduction. The ultimate guide. Restorative dentistry means rebuilding teeth when...
Teeth whitening reviews London: Patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London give their honest...
Dental sedation: An introduction. This is the ultimate guide. Anaesthetists are highly qualified and skilled in using di...
Types Of Braces For Children: When you and your orthodontist decide on braces for your child, there are a...
Dental sedation: What treatments? The ultimate guide. Where we do use sedation, it is for longer and bigger...
Best dental patient care in London: Patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London give their honest...
Best Invisalign in London: Patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London give their honest reviews of
What are teeth aligners? Our essential guide. Everything you need to know about Invisalign® “invisible” teeth...
Am I too old for teeth straightening? Our essential guide. Children and adults alike can now very subtly straighten...
Composite bonding v porcelain veneers: The ultimate guide. Find out the main differences between bonding...
What to eat after dental implant surgery UK. The ultimate guide. Like any surgical procedure in the mouth, you will need...
Can smokers have dental implants? The ultimate guide. If you are a smoker, you can be compromised when it comes to...
What happens if a missing tooth is not replaced? The ultimate guide. If a tooth is missing it can mean problems for...
Can I have other treatments at the same time as dental implants? The ultimate guide. Implant treatment will...
Are you worried you or your child may have orthodontic problems? If the answer is “yes”, please don’t take any chanc...
Hygienist reviews London: Patients of the White & Co. dental practices in London give their honest reviews of dental hyg...
“Peri” means around the tooth. “Odont” means the tooth. So periodontics is basically the study of the structures...
An oral surgeon takes care of possible surgical problems. This includes oral pathology such as possible cysts, infect...
Gum disease is like a battle between the bacteria in our mouth and the human body – or human immune...
There are studies suggesting more than 90% of dental implants survive after 30 years. We can probably say that, if im...
Patients who are curious about orthodontic treatment often ask us the question: “Are braces painful?” Because...
Would you like to help your child to maintain a healthy mouth for life? Helping them to get into a good oral...
