Patient Information Leaflets
Plain-English patient leaflets you can text or email directly to patients, each with its sources listed. Post-op care, treatment guides, condition explanations, and comparisons.
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68 leaflets
After Your Tooth Extraction
What to expect after a tooth is taken out, how to manage pain, what to eat, and when to call your dental team.
After Your Wisdom Tooth Removal
Taking out a wisdom tooth is a bigger job than a simple extraction. This guide explains what to expect and how to recover well.
After Your Root Canal Treatment
Your root canal treatment is finished. Here is how to look after yourself, ease any soreness and protect your tooth from now on.
After Your Dental Filling
Simple advice on what to expect after a filling, including sensitivity, fixing your bite, and when to call your dental team.
After Your Crown or Bridge Fitting
How to care for your new crown or bridge, what is normal in the first few days, when to contact your dental team, and how to make it last.
After Your Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implant surgery is a big procedure. Follow this guide closely to protect your implant and help it heal well.
After Your Gum Treatment
Advice on recovering after gum (periodontal) treatment, such as a deep clean below the gumline (root surface debridement): what to expect and how to care for your gums.
After Your Tooth Whitening Treatment
How to get the best results from tooth whitening, manage sensitivity, and keep your smile bright for longer.
After Your Bone Grafting Procedure
Bone grafting is surgery that needs careful aftercare. This guide explains how to protect the graft and help it heal.
After Your Sinus Lift Procedure
A sinus lift is a specialist operation. These steps will help protect the result and avoid problems.
After Your Frenectomy
How to care for your mouth after a frenectomy (removing or releasing a frenum). This covers a lip tie, a tongue tie or an upper frenum.
After Your Oral Biopsy
What to expect after a mouth biopsy. How to care for the wound and ease pain, when to contact your dental team, and when you will get your results.
After Your Orthodontic Adjustment
What to expect after your braces are adjusted or you move on to new aligners. How to ease soreness and keep your teeth clean.
After Your Composite Bonding or Veneers
How to care for your new composite bonding or porcelain veneers, so they look good and last as long as possible.
After Your Dental Sedation
Important safety information if you had sedation through a vein (IV sedation) or gas sedation (inhalation sedation) for dental treatment.
After Treatment for a Dental Abscess
How to help your recovery after a dental abscess has been drained or treated, and how to stop it coming back.
Caring for Stitches After Dental Surgery
A practical guide to looking after stitches (sutures) in your mouth after dental surgery or mouth surgery.
Soft Food Guide After Dental Surgery
A practical guide to eating well while you recover from dental surgery. It has meal ideas, foods to avoid and tips for eating enough.
Your Guide to Tooth Extraction
What you need to know before you have a tooth taken out: why it may be needed, what happens, the risks, and the other options.
Your Guide to Root Canal Treatment
A clear guide to root canal treatment: what it is, why you might need it, and what happens before, during and after your treatment.
Your Guide to Dental Crowns
What a dental crown is, when you might need one, the other options, what happens during treatment, and how to look after your crown.
Your Guide to Dental Bridges
How a dental bridge can replace a missing tooth, what happens during treatment, and how it compares with other ways to replace a tooth.
Your Guide to Dental Implants
An overview of dental implants: what they are, who they suit, what happens during treatment, and the main risks and benefits.
Your Guide to Dentures
An honest guide to dentures: the different types, how they are made, what wearing them is like, and how to look after them each day.
Your Guide to Orthodontic Treatment
What to expect from treatment with fixed braces: what it involves, how long it takes, the risks, and how to keep your teeth clean.
Your Guide to Clear Aligners
A balanced guide to clear aligners: how they work, what they can and cannot treat, and what to expect from the start to the end of treatment.
Your Guide to Tooth Whitening
A balanced guide to professional tooth whitening: how it works, what results to expect, who it suits, and the risks you should know about.
Your Guide to Dental Veneers
What dental veneers are, how they are fitted, how they compare with other cosmetic options, and what to think about in the long term.
Your Guide to Composite Bonding
Learn about composite bonding. It is a gentle way to reshape, repair or improve how your teeth look, using tooth-coloured filling material (resin).
Your Guide to White Fillings
Find out what white (composite) fillings are, how they compare with older metal fillings, and what to expect during and after treatment.
Your Guide to Inlays and Onlays
Find out how inlays and onlays work. They sit between a filling and a crown. See what treatment involves and whether one might be right for you.
Your Guide to Fissure Sealants
Learn how fissure sealants protect the biting surfaces of back teeth from decay, what treatment involves, and who is most likely to benefit.
Your Guide to Fluoride Varnish
Find out how fluoride varnish from your dental team helps protect teeth from decay, what happens during treatment, and who should have it.
Your Guide to Gum Surgery
A clear guide to surgery for gum disease. Find out what it involves, why it may be advised after non-surgical treatment, and what to expect.
Your Guide to Wisdom Tooth Removal
Everything you need to know about having a wisdom tooth removed: why it may be needed, what happens, and what recovery is like.
Your Guide to Dental Sedation
Find out how sedation can make dental treatment more comfortable if you feel anxious, the types available, and what to expect on the day.
Your Guide to Your Dental Implant Consultation
Find out what happens at your dental implant consultation, what checks are done, and what to ask before you commit to implant treatment.
Your Guide to Periodontal Treatment
A plain guide to treatment for gum disease (periodontal treatment): what it involves, the steps of care, and what results you can expect.
Your Guide to Bone Grafting
Find out what a dental bone graft is, why you may need one before an implant, what happens on the day, and how long it takes to heal.
Your Guide to Sinus Lift Surgery
Find out what sinus lift surgery is, why some implants in the upper jaw need it, what happens on the day, and what your recovery involves.
Your Guide to Apicectomy
What an apicectomy is, why you may need one when root canal treatment has not fully cleared an infection, and what happens.
Your Guide to Crown Lengthening
Find out why you may need crown lengthening surgery before a crown can be fitted, what happens on the day, and what your recovery involves.
Your Guide to Dental X-rays
Find out why dental X-rays are taken, the different types, how often you may need them, and how your radiation dose is kept as low as possible.
Understanding Dental Local Anaesthetic
A calm guide to how the numbing injection (local anaesthetic) works at the dentist, what it feels like, and what is normal afterwards.
Preparing for Your Dental Surgery
A practical guide to getting ready for dental surgery: what to do before your appointment, what to bring, and how to set up for a smooth recovery.
Understanding Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems in the UK. Find out what causes it, how to spot it early and how to stop it.
Understanding Gum Disease
Learn the warning signs of gum disease, how it is treated, how to keep your gums healthy at home and when to see your dental team.
Understanding Sensitive Teeth
Sensitive teeth cause a sharp pain when you eat or drink certain things. It is very common and usually treatable. Find out what causes it and what helps.
Understanding Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is more than feeling thirsty. It can seriously affect your teeth and gums. Find out what causes it and how to manage it.
Understanding Tooth Erosion
Tooth erosion is when acid slowly dissolves your tooth enamel. It is becoming more common. Learn how to spot it and protect your teeth.
Understanding Tooth Grinding (Bruxism)
Many people grind or clench their teeth without knowing, often while asleep. Over time this can damage teeth and jaw muscles and cause a lot of pain.
Understanding TMJ Problems
Your jaw joint (TMJ) connects your lower jaw to your skull. Problems here can cause jaw pain, clicking and headaches. Most get better with simple treatment.
Understanding Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers are painful but usually harmless, and they heal on their own. Learn what sets them off, how to ease the pain and when to get advice.
Understanding a Dental Abscess
A dental abscess is a pocket of pus caused by an infection. It can be very painful and always needs quick treatment. Find out what to expect and what to do.
Understanding Cracked Teeth
A cracked tooth can cause anything from mild sensitivity to severe pain. Knowing the type of crack is key. Find out what options there are.
Understanding Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth often do not have enough room to come through properly. Find out when this causes problems and what your options are.
Understanding Tooth Wear
Some tooth wear is normal as you get older. Too much wear can change how your teeth look and feel. Find out what causes it and how to protect your teeth.
Understanding Dental Anxiety
Feeling anxious about the dentist is very common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Find out what help there is and how to make your visits easier.
Understanding Oral Thrush
Oral thrush is a fungal infection in the mouth. It is common in people who wear dentures, use inhalers or have a weak immune system. It can be treated.
Dental Trauma — Knocked Out, Broken, and Loose Teeth
Dental injuries need fast action. Find out what to do if a tooth is knocked out, broken or loose, including the key steps that can save a tooth.
Understanding Toothache
Toothache is one of the most common reasons for an emergency dental visit. Find out about the different types of tooth pain, why antibiotics will not cure toothache, and what to do.
Replacing a Missing Tooth — Your Options
A clear, fair guide to the three main ways to replace a missing tooth: an implant, a bridge or a denture. It covers costs, how long each one lasts, and what to ask your dental team.
Crown vs Onlay vs Large Filling — Which Is Right for You?
When a tooth is badly broken or decayed, you may have more than one choice. This guide explains a large filling, an onlay and a full crown. It helps you decide with your dental team.
Root Canal Treatment vs Extraction — Understanding Your Choice
When a tooth is badly infected or damaged at the root, you may need to choose between root canal treatment and having the tooth out. This guide explains both honestly. It covers what each involves, the costs and the long-term effects.
Traditional Braces vs Clear Aligners — Which Is Right for You?
Thinking about straightening your teeth? This guide explains fixed braces and clear aligners. It covers what each involves, who they suit, the costs, and what to ask your dental team or orthodontist.
White Fillings vs Amalgam Fillings — What You Should Know
Not sure about the difference between white fillings and silver (amalgam) fillings? This guide explains both honestly. It covers how long they last, how they look, safety and cost, so you can choose with confidence.
Composite Bonding vs Porcelain Veneers — What Is the Difference?
Composite bonding and porcelain veneers can both change how your smile looks. This guide explains how they differ, which lasts longer and what each costs. It helps you decide which suits your teeth and lifestyle.
Conventional Dentures vs Implant-Retained Dentures — Your Options
If you are missing all or most of your teeth in one or both jaws, you may have heard of dentures held by implants. This guide explains how normal dentures and implant-retained dentures differ. It covers costs, how firm they are and what to expect.
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