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 […]

Recently we’ve been giving a lot of thought to the environmental impact of our day-to-day practice. We’re all more than aware that we need to be doing everything we can to help our natural environment. The good news is that we’re already doing our bit. For example, by using digital radiography there is no requirement […]

Many of us are reserved about smiling due to concerns about showing our teeth. Some people have even forgotten how to smile and refrain from having their photographs taken due to the sheer embarrassment of showing their teeth. ‘False smiling’ or smiling while you’re unhappy, has been connected with increased anxiety and decreased social confidence. […]

1 week after treatment So, my first week with my braces. It’s been disappointingly unremarkable. I walked out of the clinic expecting my braces to be the featured topic of conversation amongst friends and family this week, but how wrong I was. The irony of having to point out to nearest and dearest that I […]

Day 1 with Braces 45 minutes… that’s all it took to fix my new brace – top and bottom! The nurse and Peter were super quick, and I didn’t feel a thing! I’m amazed and grateful for their gentle approach. Once completed I was asked to take a look, expecting to see nothing but braces […]

Our dental therapist Amy Hardisty has recently undergone orthodontic treatment to straighten her teeth. She has kindly shared her thoughts during her four-month journey to smiling with confidence retold here and in our next two blogs. Amy’s story Many of us, sadly, are self-conscious about our image and I for one am no different. With […]