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Four Implants and an Upper Bridge: A Case in Progress
A case from our Oakham practice, followed as it happens: a patient who has had four dental implants, before his remaining upper teeth are replaced with a bridge.
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How a Dental Implant Is Placed, Step by Step
A dental implant placed at our Oakham practice, from the gap to the stitches, in a photograph and a short video.
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Air Polishing: Removing Tooth Staining
Air polishing at our Oakham practice lifts built-up staining off the tooth surface. What the treatment does, what it will not change, and how to ask us about it.
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How Long Do Orthodontic Braces Take? | Dentist Oakham Rutland
Wondering how long orthodontic braces take to straighten teeth? A trusted dentist in Oakham, Rutland, explains timelines, factors, and what to expect from treatment.
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Does Teeth Whitening Damage Enamel?
A straightforward look at enamel safety during teeth whitening. West Road Dental explains how professional whitening works, what causes sensitivity, and how to choose a safe treatment.
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Can Teeth Whitening Damage Your Enamel or Cause Sensitivity?
Does teeth whitening harm enamel or cause sensitivity? This clear, dentist-led guide explains how whitening works, what affects sensitivity, and how safe treatments protect your teeth.
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Botox in Oakham: What Anti-Wrinkle Therapy Is and How It Works
A plain guide to Botox and anti-wrinkle injections from West Road Dental Practice in Oakham, Rutland: what they do, where they are used, what treatment feels like and how to choose a practitioner.
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Practice News: September & October 2026
What is new at West Road Dental Practice this autumn: our dental implant open days on 19 September and 17 October, three dentists joining the clinical team, and how to book.
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No-Prep Veneers: Lengthening Front Teeth
A West Road Dental case study from our Oakham practice: no-prep veneers used to lengthen short, discoloured teeth to match the patient's front two — no drilling, and no healthy tooth removed.
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Are Dermal Fillers Safe and How Long Do the Results Last?
A Simple Guide to Feeling Confident and Looking Natural with Dermal Fillers at West Road Dental Clinic
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