News at Oakley Dental In Prestwich, Manchester

Invisalign Prestwich

  Invisalign prestwich What is Invisalign ® Prestwich? Invisalign® removable ‘Invisible Braces’ straighten whole sets of upper or lower teeth using custom-made aligners – like transparent gum-shields – rather than fixed metal braces. I don’t want to look like I’m wearing braces! Don’t worry! The braces are like clear mouthguards, custom-made using a digital scanner…

What Is Considered A Dental Emergency and How to Avoid It

When a dental problem arises, your dentist should always be the first person you should call. But what happens when such a problem is on holiday, in the middle of the night, or on weekends? If you are experiencing a severe dental problem outside office working hours, you will likely need to see an emergency…

Dental Sedation: Will I Feel Anything?

When visiting the dentist it’s natural to worry. However, the advancements being made in dentistry and in dental sedation means that there is little for the patient to worry about. We all want and deserve free pain dentistry. If a dentist is going to carry out a painful procedure, then they will normally administer an…

Do Braces Cause Migraines or Headaches?

Do Braces Cause Migraines or Headaches? We’ve all the heard the stories associated with the dentists, and these stories can sometimes extend to the treatment being done by dentists. One of the most commonly asked questions by the people of Manchester is – “does the fitting of braces lead to headaches?” In short, the answer…

How Does Invisalign Work? This Is All You Need to Know

How Does Invisalign Work? This Is All You Need to Know   You will agree with us that Invisalign seems like a modern orthodontic miracle if you have ever experienced what it feels like to go through middle school with a mouth full of metal braces. But one thing that still bothers many people is if…

What is Dental Sedation?

There has always been a fear factor associated with the dentist and this can be due to some of the more painful methods used in the days of old. However, as technology has evolved so too has the Manchester dental practices which now offers a multitude of options regardless of the problem the patient is…

Teeth Straightening with Invisalign

Clear aligners are a new way to achieve a straighter smile. Teeth straightening can be achieved using a bespoke series of clear aligners. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners we use at Oakley Dental for teeth straightening treatment. Treatment is planned using a modern scanner, you can see the end results…

Electronic Toothbrush or Manual?

Electronic Toothbrush or Manual… Which One is Better?   So it’s been three months and it’s time to switch to a new toothbrush, the only problem is, do you stick to a manual or change to the well talked about electric? Technological advancements and inventions aim to make life easier and more efficient, however, that doesn’t…