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Why is nitrous oxide used at the dentist?

Nitrous oxide can be a vital component in ensuring that nervous patients receive the high quality treatment they need and deserve at the dentist. Find out more about this before you visit our practice at Bow Lane Dental Group.

The link between diabetes and gum disease

Approximately one million people have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, 40 000 children have diabetes and more than 3000 children are diagnosed every year. Managing diabetes is a lifelong commitment, and that includes proper dental care.

Top tips and techniques to overcome the fear of the dentist

Fear of the dentist is incredibly common, 13% to 24% of people around the world! The good news is that we understand our patient's fears and recognise that dental anxiety is a real problem. Keep reading for dental anxiety tips that will help to keep your teeth and gums in terrific shape.

Say goodbye to dental anxiety

Hoping to help more anxious patients, we are installing Nitrous Oxide in our two brand-new surgeries. But, what is Nitrous Oxide?

Explained: What is ‘Turkey Teeth’ and why the viral trend is so dangerous for your health.

A rising social media trend called 'Turkey teeth' has led to thousands of Brits jetting off abroad in search of the perfect ‘Hollywood smile’. 

Affordable finance for your dental treatments

We make your treatment affordable - With our financial options you can have the treatment you want, when you want it.

Fluoride: the Myths and Facts

Fluoride is one of those things that carries a lot of confusion. To help you make an informed decision next time you buy toothpaste, here are some of the most common myths about fluoride, along with the facts you need to know.

What is facial aesthetics?

Facial aesthetics is normally referred to as visually balancing your face structures through non-surgical treatments which can lead to a boost in self-esteem.

How to tell if a headache is from a tooth

National Smile Month

National Smile Month

Eco-friendly dental care and products for Earth Day

Eco-friendly dental care and products for Earth Day

Braces for teenagers and children in London

Braces for teenagers and children in London

Signs of mouth cancer - oral cancer symptoms and causes

Signs of mouth cancer - oral cancer symptoms and causes

7 New year's resolutions for your dental health

7 New year's resolutions for your dental health

School and nursery visits

school and nursery visits

How Do Dental Implants Work?

How Do Dental Implants Work?

How to whiten teeth

How to whiten teeth

How many teeth do adults have?

How many teeth do adults have?

Are dentists still open?

Are dentists still open?

Tooth traditions around the world

Tooth traditions around the world

Veneers: Step-By-Step

Veneers: Step-By-Step

Root Canal vs Extraction: What's the Difference?

Root Canal vs Extraction: What's the Difference?

Dry January: Alcohol and the mouth

Dry January: Alcohol and the mouth

Oral Care Products Recommended By Us

Oral Care Products Recommended By Us

Mistakes People Make When Brushing

Mistakes People Make When Brushing

Fast and efficient dentistry during COVID-19

Fast and efficient dentistry during COVID-19

Sugar Free Schools by 2023

Sugar Free Schools by 2023

Dental monitoring

Dental monitoring

Dentistry during Covid-19

Dentistry during Covid-19

Caring For Your Mouth When You're Sick

Caring For Your Mouth When You're Sick

8 Things To Know Before You Start Invisalign

8 Things To Know Before You Start Invisalign

What is Composite Bonding?

What is Composite Bonding?

Welcome to the Dental Laboratory

Welcome to the Dental Laboratory

Eco-friendly dental care and products for Earth Day

Eco-friendly dental care and products for Earth Day

The Waterpik: Everything you need to know

The Waterpik: Everything you need to know

Meditation for Dental Anxiety

Meditation for Dental Anxiety

A Nervous Patients Experience

A Nervous Patients Experience

Have a tooth-friendly Halloween

Have a tooth-friendly Halloween

Bow Lane Dental takes on Paris

Bow Lane Dental takes on Paris

A day in the life of Practice Manager Amy

A day in the life of Practice Manager Amy

Gum Care at Bow Lane Dental

Gum Care at Bow Lane Dental

8 Ways to Prevent & Treat Bad Breath

8 Ways to Prevent & Treat Bad Breath

Crown in a day with CEREC

Crown in a day with CEREC

Is chocolate good for you?

Is chocolate good for you?

Is brushing your teeth enough?

Is brushing your teeth enough?

Our newsletter: A great start

Our newsletter: A great start

Our newsletter: How can we improve?

Our newsletter: How can we improve?

Bow Lane sponsors health care worker

Bow Lane sponsors health care worker

What is air abrasion?

What is air abrasion?

Facial Aesthetics at Bow Lane Dental Group

Facial Aesthetics at Bow Lane Dental Group

Our newsletter: Making a difference

Our newsletter: Making a difference

Find a dentist near me

Find a dentist near me

Tooth decay

Tooth decay

Our newsletter: It's Sugar detox time!

Our newsletter: It's Sugar detox time!

Dental veneers

What are dental veneers?

Our newsletter: Something for you

Our newsletter: Something for you

Emergency Dentistry London

Emergency Dentistry London

World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day

How do I recycle my toothbrush?

How do I recycle my toothbrush?

Promises to make to my dentist in 2018

Promises to make to my dentist in 2018

Mouth cancer symptoms

Mouth cancer symptoms

Why Digital Dentistry?

Why Digital Dentistry?

Why do my teeth hurt?

Why do my teeth hurt?

Sugar awareness in children

Sugar awareness in children

Bow Lane Dental receives 200th Google review

Bow Lane Dental receives 200th Google review

Try the 30 day sugar challenge

Try the 30 day sugar challenge

Wedding Day Smiles

Wedding Day Smiles

Straighten your teeth faster with Orthopulse

Straighten your teeth faster with Orthopulse

Life as a female dentist

Life as a female dentist

How to get a good night’s sleep with your dentist

How to get a good night’s sleep with your dentist

Quit smoking, get healthy and make your smile sparkle

Quit smoking, get healthy and make your smile sparkle

Free teeth whitening

Free teeth whitening

Screening for mouth cancer

Screening for mouth cancer

Are Cfast the fastest way to straighten teeth?

Are Cfast^TM the fastest way to straighten teeth?

Best cleaning practices for dental appliances

Best cleaning practices for dental appliances

29% of Londoners report teeth grinding

29% of Londoners report teeth grinding

Bow Lane dentist survives horrific cycle crash

Bow Lane dentist survives horrific cycle crash

What causes bad breath?

What causes bad breath?

What does your smile say about you?

What does your smile say about you?

What to pack for a healthy picnic

What to pack for a healthy picnic

Bad teeth can harm your career!

Bad teeth can harm your career!

Healthy mouth = Healthy body

Healthy mouth = Healthy body

Your dentist Mark Vardon in Lycra

Your dentist Mark Vardon in Lycra

How's your smile on gum health awareness day?

How's your smile on gum health awareness day?

Bow Lane Dental community campaign

Bow Lane Dental community campaign

When is it appropriate to call an emergency dentist?

When is it appropriate to call an emergency dentist?

Dental veneers: Something to smile about

Dental veneers: Something to smile about

Nutrition & Hydration week – 14-20 March

Nutrition & Hydration week – 14-20 March

What is “Smile in a day”?

What is “Smile in a day”?

The importance of mouth guards when playing sports

The importance of mouth guards when playing sports

5 alternatives to your sugary coffee shop addiction

5 alternatives to your sugary coffee shop addiction

Which toothpaste is best for me?

Which toothpaste is best for me?

Do you need to see your dentist more often?

Do you need to see your dentist more often?

The pros and cons of dental bridges

The pros and cons of dental bridges

The ultimate guide to dental implants

The ultimate guide to dental implants

How to tackle sensitive teeth pain

How to tackle sensitive teeth pain

Whiter teeth with Oral-B Whitestrips

Whiter teeth with Oral-B Whitestrips

How to stop your gums receding

How to stop your gums receding

Dental hygiene for Kids

Dental hygiene for Kids

When should I see a periodontist?

When should I see a periodontist?