Dentalia Dental Clinic & Denture Studio

Join us at our dental open evening for fizz, facts and treatment insights

Whether you are new to the area, or curious about our treatments, our dental open evening presents the perfect opportunity to find out everything you need to know. Join us between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 18th September as we open the upstairs rooms of our practice so you can view our displays and chat to our team. Our Basingstoke dentists will be on hand to talk you through the general dentistry care and specialist treatments offered here at Dentalia and you can enjoy all of these insights with a glass of bubbly and nibbles. Here are just a few reasons why you should add our dental open evening to your diary: You’re new to the area and looking for a dental practice If you have recently moved to Basingstoke, welcome! We’d love to add your smile to the list of those we look after. If changing dentists is still on your ‘to-do’ list, our open evening offers an opportune time to take a peak around our practice and find out whether it feels right for you. As a cutting edge dentistry provider, with an in-house laboratory, we offer the continuity of care you might not get at other practices, and we pride ourselves on our unhurried appointments and friendly, welcoming team. Experience the Dentalia difference yourself when you join us for refreshments on 18th September. You’d like more information on a specific treatment If you’ve always wanted to know more about straightening or whitening your teeth, or replacing a missing tooth, but have been too embarrassed to ask, our dental open evening provides an informal opportunity to quiz our team. We have plenty of dental facts, treatment insights and success stories to share with you and we can’t think of a better setting than our modern dental practice. You’re nervous about visiting the dentist For those suffering with dental anxiety, our open evening provides a relaxing and friendly introduction to the wonders of modern sedation dentistry. We can explain how we treat patients who are nervous about visiting the dentist and show you the techniques we use to calm, reassure and relax you during a check up or treatment. We hope that by showing you around and introducing you to members of our team we can help to alleviate some of your fears and give you the confidence to book that overdue check up or much needed treatment. You just want to have a chat with our friendly team! Whether you’re looking for some top tips to get your child to brush their teeth more effectively, or want to get your own oral health back on track, our team will be happy to help. Our aim is to prevent oral health problems, not just treat them, so anything we can do to minimise future dental issues is a top priority for our team. We want to help all of our patients to preserve and protect their natural teeth, so take this opportunity to soak up our knowledge, learn a few top tips and find out more about the latest treatments and teeth cleaning techniques. To book your place at our dental open evening on 18th September please get in touch with our team on 01256 353033. We look forward to seeing you there 🥂

Should you use tongue scraping to improve your oral health?

Brushing, flossing, whitening, cleaning, and now scraping - the list of ways to care for your teeth and your oral health grows longer every day. One of the most popular dental trends to have emerged in recent years is tongue scraping, but how effective is this new phenomenon? Find out with us as we explore how this technique works, and whether you should be doing it at all. What is tongue scraping? This practice may have burst into our lives fairly recently - there are currently 189.2M videos on TikTok on the topic - but it is a much older concept. Recorded across the centuries as an accessible and important self-care technique, the aim behind this practice is to rid the mouth of any buildup that could harm your health or damage your teeth and gums. This practice has historically followed the principles of detoxification and replenishment and scraping away the bacteria that builds up on the tongues’ surface remains just as effective now as it has always been. This quick and accessible treatment is more effective than many may think. Whilst we all brush our teeth twice a day and are encouraged to floss and use mouthwash, it is likely that not many of us include our tongue in our list of areas to clean. However, our tongue is just as susceptible to bacteria as our teeth and gums, and a buildup of this causes a range of issues starting with bad breath all the way up to gum disease. Beyond this, any bacteria that remains on the tongue is frequently taken back into the body through swallowing. So, if you are considering including this technique in your daily oral hygiene routine, let’s take a look at what you need to know. How to scrape your tongue Tongue scraping has remained an enduring practice for so long thanks to its affordability and easy technique. To get started, all you need is a tongue scraper, which is available online or at the recommendation of your dentist, and we highly recommend that you opt for a metal scraper from a reputable supplier, as metal tends to be more durable and plastic may be too gentle to deliver the same results. Alternatively, you can also use the back of a toothbrush rather than a scraper, depending upon your own preferences. Once you’ve got your scraper or toothbrush in hand, you only need a running tap and a few minutes to clean your tongue by following these steps: Rinse the tool: First things first, rinse the scraper with hot water before getting started to eliminate any residue from production. Test the scraper: Your tongue is delicate, and whilst you want to remove as much bacteria and plaque as possible, you certainly don’t want to damage the top layer of your tongue. So, check that your scraper feels comfortable and assess how much pressure you can exert without risking any damage to your tongue. Position your scraper: Stick your tongue out and keep your mouth open to expose as much of the surface as possible and place the scraper at the back of your tongue. If this feels uncomfortable or you gag easily, start at the middle of your tongue and gradually work your way back as you get used to the feeling. Start scraping: Press the scraper lightly against your tongue and apply a gentle pressure before carefully pulling the scraper forward toward the tip of your tongue in one smooth motion. Rinse and repeat: Rinse away the coating that has been removed - this will include bacteria, food debris, dead cells, and other buildups. Once you remove all of this from the scraper you can repeat the process 2 or 3 times to cover the entire surface of your tongue. Rinse and clean:  Finish by rinsing your mouth with water and mouthwash to remove any loosened bacteria or cells that are still on the surface. Once this is done, your tongue will be clear of any buildup that has accumulated in the time since you last cleaned your tongue. For some of us this is childhood or adolescence, so it is certainly a good idea to include tongue scraping as a long-term addition to your cleaning routine.  With regular scraping, you should soon be able to notice a marked difference in your breath, as people often forget how much of a difference a clean tongue will make. Your breath should smell fresher, and with less bacteria in your mouth you are taking proactive steps towards preserving your teeth and gum health, but it is important to always remember that this technique is intended to complement your brushing and flossing efforts and that brushing your teeth should always remain your top priority. Need help maintaining your smile? As always, brushing your teeth, scraping your tongue, and attending regular checkups are the pillars of a healthy mouth and smile. So, if you are due your next checkup, or there is a specific treatment that you are interested in, book an appointment with our team today.  

Latest patient feedback for our Basingstoke dentists

Dentalia is a dental practice that prides itself on high standards of dental work and a commitment to compassion for all patients, so there is nothing more rewarding than hearing your feedback. This feedback not only reassures us that we are doing the very best for our patients but it also ensures we continue striving for excellence and finding new ways to improve our service to you.  If you are new to the area, or looking to change dental practice, here is just a selection of the latest patient reviews for our Basingstoke dentists to help you make up your mind, or reassure you that, as an existing patient, you are in the best hands! Our latest Google reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “Very polite and patient staff members. Relaxing atmosphere for a dental surgery and nice shiny upstairs clinics . Anniesland and Eva were very helpful. Thank you for a top service, will definitely be back.” - Bob   ⭐⭐⭐⭐  “All the staff are friendly & the place is clean. Upstairs is swish, why can't all waiting rooms be like that? (Though not sure it's a great idea to have a plate of cakes out at a dentists). Communication is excellent & quick, made one appointment recently & said the earlier the better, time wise. I get a call the next day & they've been able to offer me a more suitable time. Thank you. The car parking spaces are limited but overall I'm happy I chose to go here over another practice.” - Andrea   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “For a few years now, the whole Dentalia team has been amazing for me and my family, always helping and arranging us. Ewa is wonderful and saved me a couple of times. I am so grateful for it. The ambience is very friendly, explain everything and will make you at ease.” - Audrey   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “I always have the best experience at Dentalia, as someone that has a slight phobia of dentists this place manages to put me right at ease. They are super thorough with treatments and explain every step. It’s a really friendly team with great reception staff too! Highly recommend.” - Katalina   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “Thank you Neha and Ewa for taking care of my teeth. I am comfortable during each visit and you explain everything in a way that I can understand. I'm grateful for the way you help me keep my smile healthy and bright. You are very kind and experienced and I feel like my smile is in good hands :-)” - Adrian   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “I have been terrified of visiting the dentist since I was a child but the staff at Dentalia are amazing! Thanks so much for your kindness, understanding and excellent service!” - Georgette The Dentalia difference From our polite, kind and friendly staff, to our clean, relaxing environment and ability to put nervous patients at ease, you can see for yourself the very high standard of care you can expect from our Basingstoke dentists and the entire Dentalia team. We’re dedicated to transforming your smile, helping to restore your confidence and supporting you to have an excellent oral health care regime that will keep your smile trouble free for as long as possible.  If you are looking for a dentists in Basingstoke that can provide cutting edge dental care, a wide range of general and cosmetic dentistry treatments, with regular special offers and 0% finance available, please get in touch with Dentalia by contacting us using your preferred method: ☎️ 01256 353033 📧 info@dentalia.co.uk 🖥️ www.dentalia.co.uk/pages/contact-us If you would like to share your experience of visiting Dentalia, we’d love to hear from you so please leave us a review here.