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.
Around 7% of the UK population is now living with diabetes; approximately one million people have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, 40 000 children have diabetes and more than 3000 children are diagnosed every year.
Diabetes affects your body’s ability to process sugar. All food you eat is turned into sugar and used for energy. In Type I diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin, a hormone that carries sugar from your blood to the cells that need it for energy. In Type II diabetes, the body stops responding to insulin. Both cases result in high blood sugar levels, which can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of your body.
So what does it have to do with your smile and what can you do to protect it?
If you have diabetes, you’re more likely to have oral health problems like cavities, gum disease and general inflammation. Your mouth doesn't heal as quickly.
The warning signs of diabetes affect every part of your body. After a blood test, you may be told by a doctor that you have high blood sugar. You may feel excessively thirsty or have to urinate a lot. Weight loss and fatigue are other common symptoms. Diabetes can also cause you to lose consciousness if your blood sugar falls too low.
If diabetes is left untreated, it can take a toll on your mouth as well. You should call your dentist if you:
Everyone has more tiny bacteria living in your mouth now than there are people on this planet. If these bacteria make their home in your gums, you can end up with a periodontal disease. This chronic, inflammatory disease can destroy your gums, all the tissues holding your teeth and even your bones.
Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease affecting those living with diabetes, affecting nearly 22% of those diagnosed. Especially with increasing age, poor blood sugar control increases the risk of gum problems. In fact, people with diabetes are at a higher risk for gum problems because of poor blood sugar control. Diabetes is harder to control because you are more susceptible to infections and are less able to fight the bacteria invading the gums.
Regular dental visits are important. Research suggests that treating gum disease can help improve blood sugar control in patients living with diabetes, decreasing the progression of the disease. Practising good oral hygiene and having professional deep cleanings done by your hygienist can help to lower your HbA1c. (This is a lab test that shows your average level of blood sugar over the previous three months. It indicates how well you are controlling your diabetes.) At Bow Lane, our dental team can carry out this HbA1c test and give you your result in minutes.
But most importantly, you need to think about protecting your teeth and gums. It is what you do every day that counts.
Teamwork involving self-care and professional care from your Bow Lane dentist will be beneficial in keeping your healthy smile as well as potentially slowing progression of diabetes. Here are some oral health-related habits you can build on that will help you:
Managing diabetes is a lifelong commitment, and that includes proper dental care.
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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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