Author Archives: Aly Virani

When a person wants their teeth to be lighter in colour, they will often choose to have tooth whitening treatment. Many people will also have their teeth whitened if they have staining on their teeth or if their teeth have become yellow over time. There are many different whitening procedures available, which your dentist will […]

Do you want to have a ‘picture-perfect’ smile? Then veneers are for you! Read on to understand all you need to know about Veneers. What are veneers? They are custom-made thin shells made of tooth coloured porcelain that are bonded to the front part of your teeth. A very thin layer of your tooth enamel […]

We have won the Best General Dentistry Practice award at the 2021 Welsh Enterprise Awards. 2021 was an incredible year for North Cardiff Dental & Implants. We’ve rebranded and opened our brand new practice, grown our team, and now we’re excited and proud to announce we’ve also won an award. The Welsh Enterprise Awards, run […]

What is a dental implant? In technical terms, a dental implant is a small titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone (the titanium screw isn’t visible though). The purpose of the implant is to replace the root of a missing tooth. The bone then grows to the surface of the implant, which fuses it […]

What is Gum Disease and How Can I Prevent It From Happening? Gum Disease most commonly occurs from poor hygiene. However, it can also be a result of genetics and lifestyle. A large population of people struggle with this – that is why it is even more important to look after your teeth!  So what […]

What is the Best Diet for Maintaining Healthy Teeth? Taking care of your teeth and gums is very important! Regular check-ups will allow you to see how well your oral hygiene is. One of the most important factors of maintaining healthy teeth and gums is being aware of your diet and what you are ingesting. […]

What Can I Expect From a Tooth Removal? Tooth removal, also known as tooth extraction, is one of many of the treatments that we provide here at NCDI. It is a procedure where the tooth is removed from the socket using an anaesthetic. Tooth removal will usually be the last resort when the tooth cannot […]

Everything You Need to Know About Composite Bonding Composite Bonding is a cosmetic treatment that is used to fix the colour and shape of teeth in order to restore them to their original look. Bonding can help to repair chips, fractures, decay, fill gaps and improve discolouration of the teeth. Basically, it is an enhancing […]

North Cardiff Dental & Implants is a private dental practice. You may be reading this and thinking “but what does it mean to go to a private dentist, and what does it entail?”. In comparison to NHS dental practises, private dentists will generally offer more treatments; in our case, we offer a range, varying from […]

Regardless of what treatment or procedure you have, having regular dental check-ups afterwards is always important! This is also the case for general dentistry! Check-ups allow your dentist to evaluate how your teeth are developing and whether there are any potential problems. Having regular check-ups decreases the risk of any potential problems occurring later on.  […]