CBCT X-Ray Images
Dental CBCT, what is this? A dental CBCT scan has become a crucial tool that can be instrumental when considering complex treatments and surgical procedures.(Cone Beam Computed Tomography) The CBCT images can be useful for a wide range of cases, including those that involve:* Dental implant planning and placement* Diagnosis and detection of infections and tumours* […]
Which Whitening System is Right for me?
Here are some startling statistics about how we perceive our teeth. •28% of people don’t smile for pictures on social media because they feel their teeth are unattractive. •81% of people believe that their teeth look unattractive in photographs. •42% of people said their smile was the first thing they would change about themselves. The […]
Dermal Fillers, Safety and Predictability is the key.
Injectable treatments, such as Botox and dermal fillers, are now widely available in the UK, and used appropriately these treatments can provide significant aesthetic benefits. Sadly, regulations regarding the administration of these treatments are lacking. It is tempting, as a consumer, to search for the cheapest options. However, in the aesthetics industry, this can be […]
Looking after my Clear Aligners and Retainers, how should I do this?
Here at Indigo Dental, we are proud providers of ClearCorrect aligners for teeth straightening. During this process, and also at the end once you receive your final retainers, there are some things you need to know about in terms of looking after the aligners. Aligner Storage. When you receive your aligners, you will get a […]
Why We Use ClearCorrect, versus any other aligners
Here at Indigo Dental, we proudly provide ClearCorrect aligners to straighten teeth. You may be wondering why we choose to use ClearCorrect instead of the many other aligner systems on the market, such as Invisalign, Smilelign, Clear Smile Aligner, Cfast SmileTru and many more! Below are the top five reasons you should choose ClearCorrect precise […]
Lip Fillers, What is All The Hype About?
Not everyone is blessed with full lips and as we age our lips naturally lose volume and change shape. While this is a purely cosmetic problem, help is at hand. Lip fillers are a popular way of restoring or adding volume, and subtly changing the shape of your lips. Using hyaluronic acid – a substance […]
What is Botox Treatment? Is it Safe?
What is Botox? Botox is fermented by the bacteria (clostridium botulinum) that cause botulism. In its native, unrefined form, if swallowed, the toxin can cause Botulism, which is fatal. You cannot get Botulism from Botox injections because the dose is too low and you would need to swallow it. BotoxTM is a brand name for […]
Talking about Our WHY
Here at Indigo Dental, everything we do is based around the highest level of patient care. We have created a golden circle, which is a living breathing document, outlining why we do what we do, how we do it, and what that means for us and for our patients. We believe it is important […]
Ultaire AKP Dentures: Accuracy, Comfort and Fit
If you have a plastic denture that covers the roof of your mouth, you will know all too well that it can alter the taste of food, cause gagging, and is likely to need denture adhesive to aid with retention. A good option if you’re not quite ready for dental implants yet, is an Ultaire […]
Digital Innovations at Indigo Dental
Here at Indigo Dental, we are proud to say that keeping up with digital advances is crucial to us. Our practice owner embraced digital x-rays when she took over the practice in 2016 almost straight away, and arranged the IT infrastructure to allow real time backups of patient data to be done via a cloud […]