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Do you just hate having dental impressions taken for crowns or other restorations? Then there is the wait before you can have your new crown fitted. Parrock Dental and Implant Centre may be able to offer an alternative method of restoring your tooth to full function,...

If you choose to have dental implant in Kent then it's quite likely the final restoration will be a crown. There are different kinds of crowns that can be made to fit over implants as the materials can vary. Dental crowns can also be used to restore your natural...

Do you have a broken or chipped tooth that you've been ignoring for quite some time? Many people do as it's all too easy to get used to the feeling and appearance of a damaged tooth. However it's something that can be easily mended through having restorative dental...

Being nervous about visiting the dentist is far more common than you think. Quite a few people have a real phobia and will find it extremely difficult to even set foot in our dental surgery in Kent. Our dentists are here to help, as sedation dentistry can make...

What is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is a common dental condition that can result in a cavity forming, and this is also called dental caries. Cavities occur due to the bacteria in your mouth, as these bacteria create acid as they feed on leftover food particles which will...

This is something we are often asked by our patients, and it's understandable really as anything involving radiation can sound a little worrying. The good news is that modern dental x-rays and CT scans are extremely safe. The amount of radiation emitted during a...

If you visit Dr Rik Trivedi to find out about dental implants in Kent, and decide you'd like to take things a step further, then it's likely he will want to take dental x-rays of your mouth. The reason for this is so that he can see your mouth in greater detail,...

Suffering from Gum Disease? Could Mean You’ll Need Dental Implant in Kent, but It Could Also Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Dr Rik Trivedi and the dental team at Parrock Dental and Implant Centre is finding that more people are becoming aware of the...

A new study has raised the intriguing possibility that the oral health of a vegetarian might be better than the oral health of someone who loves to eat meat. The study was carried out by German researchers and found that vegetarians were more likely to have healthy...

If you are proud of your smile, then you might be horrified at the thought of losing a tooth. Even missing one tooth can significantly damage self-esteem and self-confidence, at least until you find a suitable replacement. You've probably already heard about dental...

Teeth grinding is relatively common, and most of us will probably find ourselves clenching our teeth every so often. It becomes more for problem if it becomes a habit and develops into a condition called bruxism. Bruxism can often develop as a result of stress and...

Dental implants are great, but conventional implants generally need to be surrounded with several millimetres of healthy bone. This is necessary to provide them with sufficient support, so they in turn are able to provide enough support and strength to the final...

Dr Rik Trivedi sees many patients with loose dentures, and dental implants in Kent can be a great solution to stabilise them. However some patients have worn dentures for many years, and may have seen the bony ridge that used to support teeth gradually flatten and...

Dental implants have a reputation of being a more expensive, albeitmore desirable way of replacing missing teeth, but a recent study published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants shows this view might not be strictly true. Dental implant in...