The role of an ‘Orthodontic Therapist’ is a relatively new addition to the dental profession. Their role is designed to help support Orthodontic Dentists in delivering teeth straightening treatments – reducing waiting times and increasing positive outcomes for our patients. We are delighted to have welcomed Lauren Smoothy to our team as our Orthodontic Therapist.…

So what is 'Invisalign?' Invisalign is an industry-leading teeth straightening treatment, which brings the patient many benefits. It is a brand recognised and utilised across the world and has oodles of science & decades of innovation backing up its effectiveness. How does Invisalign treatment work? Invisalign uses aligners to straighten your teeth subtly, quickly, and…

We often forget as Dentists that our patients (and most people actually…) do not always understand the jargon we use, which consists mainly of medical terms, which are second nature to us – but maybe not to you! ‘Gingivitis’ is one of those words. We must remind ourselves that if we stood by the Palace…

Here at South Devon Dental, our first responsibility is a simple one – keep your natural teeth in your mouth, for as long as possible! The age old saying of, ‘prevention is better than cure,’ is never truer than when it comes to keeping your teeth and gums healthy. In this blog we explain what…

‘Orthodontics’ is the Dental jargon for ‘teeth straightening’ – a way of helping give you that self esteem boosting smile, which you can show off to your friends and we proud of. Why should I choose South Devon Dental for my Orthodontic treatment? At South Devon Dental, we are lucky to have two expert Dentists…

Here at South Devon Dental Practice we pride ourselves o providing an outstanding experience for our patients. Dr. Glenning & Dr. Rochester are unequivocal in the fact that our patients are the centre of our dental universe! They also realise that running and exceptional dental practice is not JUST about the Dentistry, the whole experience…

What are Dental Veneers?  You will see a lot on social media about ‘veneers.’ Veneers can look really good if the treatment is completed correctly. However, veneers are not simply ‘caps’ stuck on the teeth like an acrylic nail! The original tooth is skilfully cut back or ‘sanded’ and the veneer (‘s) are then put over the…