We offer a comprehensive range of services to support patients who want to improve their oral health, one of which is help to quit smoking. There are lots of good reasons to stop smoking, but let’s consider those that relate to your mouth. If you smoke The likelihood of developing mouth cancer increases significantly Your […]

Whilst not exactly taboo, the topic of bad breath is not usually openly discussed. It is however, an issue that we dentists take very seriously. Bad breath (or Halitosis) is very common and is estimated to affect one in four of the UK population. The most common cause of this condition is when food caught […]

Just like natural teeth, dentures should be brushed at least twice daily to remove plaque and particles of food. However, dentures should not be brushed with a standard toothpaste because of its abrasive properties; soap and water is fine. In addition, use a denture cleaning product such as Steradent Denture Tablets or a weak dilution […]

One of the questions we are most frequently asked by patients is why their teeth are sensitive. Painful twinges can be felt when teeth are exposed to air or when consuming hot, cold, sweet or acidic drinks or foods. There are several possible causes for this condition (called dentine sensitivity) and here we look at […]

Dental x-rays are an essential tool to determine your general oral health and identify problems before they become too serious. What is a dental x-ray?Firstly, to explain what a dental x-ray actually is. Also called radiographs, intra-oral x-rays (those taken inside the mouth) are images that allow your dentist to examine your teeth, tissues and […]

If like many of us you have had the same dental fillings since childhood, you may be forgiven for thinking that they will last forever. Unfortunately, this is not the case and at some time, most of our fillings will need to be replaced. How long a filling will last depends on a number of […]

We all know that brushing our teeth twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste is an essential part of our oral hygiene routine. But cleaning the front and back of your teeth is only part of the story. Food and plaque can build up in areas that you can’t see, or that your toothbrush simply can’t […]

As we see an increasing number of patients attending who are in their advancing years, so we are encountering more challenges in maintaining good oral health. If any of the following applies to you, or maybe a friend or family member, then please do contact us for advice. There are so many things that become […]

Dementia is a topic that is very personal to us here at Coppice View. We have seen its profound effects on both patients that we care for and equally, on the people who care for those suffering with the condition. We collectively felt that because we have been encountering dementia more and more we should […]

We’re delighted to report that Coppice View appears to be one of your favourite Harrogate dentists! This is in the view of the “Three Best Rated” website which helps to identify the top businesses in a specific geographic area. We have found ourselves in the ‘Best Dentist in Harrogate’ section, listed as one of the […]