Dental Insights

When it comes to oral health, there are countless myths and misconceptions. From brushing techniques to dietary habits, these myths can often lead us astray

Our experienced and friendly dental nurses at The Private Dental Centre are here to keep you comfortable throughout your visit.

Yes, we know it’s only April, but preparation is key, and here at The Private Dental Centre, we have a fantastic range of treatments to help you achieve the perfect smile ready for holiday season.

We recently caught up with our newest team member, David Trawford, to learn more about his journey in dentistry, his favourite treatments, and his thoughts on the industry’s biggest changes.

We understand that your child’s oral health is an essential part of their overall well-being. Developing good dental habits from an early age sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles!

A dental implant can be a long-term treatment solution for a missing tooth. It is natural-looking and functions just like a normal tooth.

We’d had lots to celebrate this year at The Private Dental Centre. Here’s a snapshot of some of our highlights!

Our dentists and therapists have shared their top tips on how to look after your oral health this festive season to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible, ready to ring in the New Year!

View our Christmas opening hours. If you are a registered patient with an urgent dental problem out of hours, please call the practice on 01205 352892.

This November, we are proud to partner with Boston charity Local Hope to provide care bags for chemotherapy patients at Pilgrim Hospital.

November is Oral Cancer Awareness month – even though our dentists and therapists carry out a mouth cancer screening as part of every routine check-up, it is always a good idea to monitor yourself.

In this article, we asked dental therapist Beth to give us a step-by-step account of what happens during your appointment to show why visiting your dental therapist on a regular basis is important to keep your mouth, teeth and gums as healthy as possible.

Welcome to The Private Dental Centre, your trusted dental care provider in Boston, Lincolnshire. We are pleased to offer dental implant services, providing a long-lasting and natural-looking solution for missing teeth.

We are now providing Facial Aesthetics treatments for our patients at The Private Dental Centre with Dr Kelly Chambers. Read more about the services she is offering.

‘Dentophobia’ or fear of the dentist is extremely common. In fact, almost 75% of people have experienced some fear of dental treatment in their lives. Read more to find out 10 ways to help combat your fear of the dentist.

We believe that investing in a little bit of self-care, especially at this time of year, shouldn’t be limited to hair, skin and nails! A healthy, beautiful smile is a great asset which you can achieve with our home teeth whitening treatments!

This month marks National Smile Month, a charitable campaign from the Oral Health Foundation to help promote the benefits of good oral health habits. But what do we mean by oral health?

At the Private Dental Centre, we understand there are many factors to consider when choosing a dentist. Read more and find out why you should join us!

Unfortunately, many of us will lose a tooth in our lifetime and when that time comes it can be confusing with so many options for filling a gap. So, how do you decide which option is best for you?

There’s nothing more embarrassing than feeling like you have bad breath – or even worse, someone kindly telling you! But what causes bad breath (or halitosis as it’s medically known) and what can you do about it?

At our dental practice, we heartily recommend a simple and painless treatment to help protect our children’s teeth – something called fissure sealants.

Whether it’s your dental or digestive health, watching what you eat is a must. Poor food choices, such as sugary or acidic foods and drinks can cause dental issues like decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss.

Many of us have our new years resolutions and this time of year allows us to reflect, look forward and set goals – to lose weight, to become healthier, to stop smoking…these lists could go on and on!

All of these changes will come with a fresh new look for the practice. We are currently in the process of creating a new website and updated practice literature. As well as new signage. Keep an eye out at www.theprivatedentalcentre for more information.

We are very lucky to have recruited Viktoria Portugal, an experienced dentist who has been working in Sleaford for the past ten years. Viktoria enjoys general dentistry and has a special interest in endodontics (root canal treatment).

This autumn we’d like to introduce you to the new owners of the practice. Most of you will be aware that Gill and Sally have decided to retire from The Private Dental Centre, however, Kenny still remains to help steer the ship along with Samantha who has joined us.

A lifetime of smiles starts today. If you are looking to straighten your teeth, ClearCorrect might just be the thing for you. ClearCorrect aligners are comfortable, removable, nearly invisible, and, best of all, they work without impacting your daily life.

As patients of The Private Dental Centre, you are all familiar with dental Hygienists and their invaluable role in improving and maintaining your oral hygiene. They look after the foundations of the mouth – the gums, but what is a Dental Therapist?