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.
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.
Diet is a major aetiological factor for dental decay (caries) and enamel erosion, and what you eat not only impacts on the development of your teeth but also your resistance to many oral conditions, including gum diseases and oral cancer.
In 2003 the World Health Organization produced dietary recommendations to promote the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and wholegrain foods for the prevention of a number of chronic conditions, including obesity, cardio vascular disease, cancer and diabetes.
What about carbonated, sugary drinks. These liquids not only have a high sugar content that causes cavities but the bubbles make them very acidic. The acid can dissolve your teeth making them very sensitive and can cause permanent damage. Diet drinks are slightly better as they don’t have the sugar but are still very acidic.
Are Sports drinks or energy bars any better? They are full of sugar and the drinks are also acidic, often worse than sugary fizzy drinks.
As always, the key thing to remember is ‘everything in moderation’. It is important to be aware of what we are eating and drinking during the day. The frequency of intake of acids is the most important. Try to reduce the number of acidic attacks and you can reduce the chance of your teeth being damaged. Try and eat acidic foods as part of a meal so other foods can help neutralise the acid in your mouth.
It is best to chew chewing gum or suck mints straight after a meal to help neutralise the acid and then brush your teeth as soon as you can to remove any stain before it binds. Try using sugar free ones containing Xylitol. Unlike sugar, bacteria cannot digest Xylitol, so it is not encouraged to continue multiplying – bacteria can be reduced by as much as 90% to minimise the resulting acid onslaught significantly. Gum or mints which contain Xylitol will cause extra saliva production, which reduces the formation of acid and plaque even further. In addition, Xylitol helps to prevent bacteria from sticking to the teeth, so that it does not get a chance to cause harmful plaque.
Use water as a mouthwas – Water makes the perfect rinse to clear sugars and acids from your teeth after eating or drinking.
Brush well – I recommend that you brush for two minutes twice daily with a good quality daily fluoride toothpaste.
I advise looking in the mirror at least once a week whilst brushing. Watching your brushing style can help to make sure you are reaching your back teeth and cleaning at the margin where the gums meet the teeth. Successful brushing is all about removing plaque, and a lengthy brush does not necessarily mean you do a better job. Look after your teeth and they will look after you!
Sugars remain a threat to dental health and dietary fluoride provides lifelong protection against decay. Oral health should not be viewed in isolation from general health; the type of diet that protects against major conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer will also protect against dental caries.
A healthy mouth allow us to speak and smile; sigh and kiss; smell, taste, touch, chew and swallow; and convey our feelings and emotions through facial expressions. Protect it and visit your dentist regularly.
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*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.
Portman Healthcare Limited is an appointed representative of Product Partnerships Limited (FRN 626349) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Product Partnerships registered address: Second Floor, Atlas House, 31 King Street, Leeds LS1 2HL.
Portman Healthcare Limited (FRN: 1031516) acts as a credit broker not a lender. We can only introduce you to V12 Retail Finance Limited (FRN: 679653) who may be able to offer you finance facilities for your purchase. V12 Retail Finance Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender and introduces to Secure Trust Bank PLC (FRN: 204550), its parent company. We do not receive any commission for introducing customers to the finance provider. Credit is provided subject to affordability, age, and status. Minimum spend applies.
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