Our dental clinic is open and you can read our COVID-safe procedures here.
We have unfortunately had to temporarily stop our beauty treatments in line with Government regulations. All existing appointments will be rescheduled.
Do you choose the one you saw on the TV advert, the one you like the taste of or whatever is on supermarket promotion? The dentists at Bow Lane will help you.Do you know what is the job of a toothpaste? To remove stains, plaque (food and bacteria) and make your teeth feel clean. It is also the best delivery mechanism for Fluoride; which is proven with regular application to harden your teeth and help prevent cavities. It can even reverse the early stages of acid damage by remineralizing areas that have started to decay. The normal dose is around 1500 ppm fluoride. If you want to know the child doses see my blog. Bow Lane offers Colgate Duraphat toothpaste with higher fluoride levels for people suffering from tooth decay and sensitivity. Ask your dentist if you are suitable.
Most toothpastes contain a flavour, a detergent and an abrasive/polishing agent. The manufacturers are trying to strike a balance with formulas that remove stains and minimising the damage to your teeth. You can find toothpastes with added sodium bicarbonate, hydrogen peroxide, sodium tripolyphosphate, hydrates silica and aluminium oxide to name just a few! These are supposed to improve the cleaning effect and whiten your teeth.The problem with most whitening toothpastes is they are more abrasive than the regular versions. Long term use of these can wear away your teeth making them more sensitive! Some people can be sensitive to certain chemicals in toothpastes, the most common of which is the detergent sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS); this makes your toothpaste foam in your mouth; it can cause mouth ulcers in certain people. You can now find “SLS-free” toothpastes on the market. Sensodyne Daily Care is SLS free but crucially contains fluoride.
The most common cause of sensitivity is brushing too hard and/or using abrasive toothpaste. An important factor to consider in a toothpaste is the RDA value. Relative Dentine abrasivity (RDA value) of a toothpaste is how abrasive it is. Anything under 70 is ideal for a daily toothpaste.Ask your dentist and hygienist to check and to suggest which toothpastes would be best for you. Some agents work to calm the nerve of the tooth, others act to physically block the tubules in your teeth. They can work better by gently massaging the paste into the sore spot with your finger. Do not rinse it off, leave it to soak in. It may take several weeks before the full effect is achieved and it may come back if you switch back to regular toothpaste.If you are not sure which toothpaste ask your London Dentist.
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
07:45 - 18:45
Thursday
07:45 - 17:30
Friday
08.30 to 16.30
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book an appointment*Christmas whitening offer – terms & conditions
This offer is only available for new and existing patients between 01 October 2026 and 31 December 2026.
The offer is £100 off an at-home teeth-whitening kit, as specified by Bow Lane Dental, and treatment only.
It does not apply to any other whitening products, treatments, hygiene treatment, consultation, check-up, or treatment required to make a patient dentally fit unless expressly stated by Bow Lane Dental.
The applicable discount will be confirmed to the patient at the time of booking and cannot be changed after the appointment has been booked. The appointment must be booked and attended before 23:59 on 31st December 2026. Cost includes an initial consultation, custom-made whitening trays, whitening gel and a post-treatment appointment. Teeth whitening treatment is for over 18s only and patients must be dentally fit to proceed with teeth whitening treatment.
Whether a patient is deemed dentally fit for treatment will be at the treating clinician’s absolute discretion. Any dental health check-up and/or treatment required to make a patient dentally fit and suitable for teeth whitening will be charged at an additional cost.
Please note that Bow Lane Dental accepts no liability on behalf of the treating clinician and acts strictly as a liaison between the patient and the treating clinician only.
Appointments for the teeth whitening offer are subject to availability.
The teeth whitening discount is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and is not redeemable for cash or any other treatments. All sales are final. In the event that a participating the practice is not able to facilitate an appointment scheduled in relation to this offer, the practice will use best efforts to rearrange the appointment.
Where the appointment must be cancelled because the practice is unable to facilitate the appointment and cannot rearrange it, a full refund will be issued to the patient.
The teeth whitening discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury resulting from a participating the practice’s negligence, or for fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded by law.
The practice reserves the right to withdraw or change this offer from time to time.
If any provision or part-provision of these terms and conditions is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed deleted, but that shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the terms and conditions
*Children under 5 check-up terms & conditions
A private children's dental health check is included at no additional cost when booked alongside a private paying adult dental health check. Includes x‑rays and fluoride if clinically appropriate. This offer applies to children aged under 5 and is limited to two free private children’s check-ups per paying adult. Additional private children's checks will be charged at the standard rate. Both dental health checks must be booked at the same time; and children must attend at the same time as the adults scheduled appointment. This offer forms part of our standard pricing and is not a time-limited promotion. It is non-transferable and has no cash value or alternative. The practice accepts no liability on behalf of the treating clinician and acts solely as a liaison between the patient and the clinician. The practice reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice. The children’s dental health check does not include any additional treatment identified during the appointment. If further treatment is required, a separate estimate and treatment plan will be provided.
*The cost of £480 applies to the Boutique Whitening full kit - 4 x 3ml, at home teeth-whitening treatment and does not apply to any other whitening products available at the practice. Cost includes an initial consultation, custom-made whitening trays, whitening gel and a post-treatment appointment. Teeth whitening treatment is for over 18s only and patients must be dentally fit with a recent dental health check-up. Any dental health check-up and/or treatment required to make a patient dentally fit will be charged at an additional cost. Please note that the practice accepts no liability on behalf of the treating clinician and acts strictly as a liaison between the patient and the treating clinician only. The practice reserves the right to withdraw or change this product at this price from time to time. Full details available in practice.
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