Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs

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Smoking, drinking alcohol, or taking drugs all have a detrimental effect on your dental health:

  • Smoking can cause bad breath, tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and even mouth cancer.
  • Some alcoholic drinks have a lot of sugar in them and some mixed drinks may contain acid, which can increase the risk of tooth decay and erosion if you drink them often or in large amounts. They can also cause mouth cancer.
  • Drugs can increase the risk of erosion, decay, gum disease, and bad breath, and can cause a dry mouth. They can also lead you to grind your teeth, which can cause headaches and other dental problems. Smoking cannabis can have the same effects as smoking tobacco.

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Hest Bank Dental Care has completely cured us of our previous loathing of dentists and dental practices…you know you are in safe hands and that the team do everything possible to relax you and ensure the treatments are as comfortable as possible.
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Even with having work done, Stuart made Phoebe (age 9) smile.
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My dental nurse (Charlie) was excellent, it would be lovely to have her every time.
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The whole ambience is very pleasant, lovely waiting room and great views. Kate has done wonders with my teeth. A caring team where everyone works together.
Mrs. Light
Always a happy place, everything is explained in detail. Very pleased with service.
Patient at Hest Bank Dental Care
Everyone is always so kind, gentle and helpful. I have always felt that I’m in safe hands.
David Dale
Our whole family attend Hest Bank Dental Centre it is a fabulous, friendly and caring practice. The whole team make you feel very welcome at every visit. Highly recommend
Tracey
Bolton le Sands
Very pleased with my first appointment, Sofia was very thorough and pleasant.
D. Mclaughlin
Very friendly staff, I wouldn’t change my dentist for the world.
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H. Payne
Always very welcoming, friendly and reassuring.
Patient at Hest Bank Dental Care
Lovely, relaxed appointment. Sofia was lovely and explained everything very well.
S. Hardie
Lovely, pleasant place to come – both staff and premises spotlessly clean.
Patient at Hest Bank Dental Care
Absolutely wonderful service, caring & very professional staff x A*A*A*A*A* highly recommended - superb dentist -the best!
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Excellent dentist, lovely warm and welcoming staff. I love my Dentist Stuart, always chatty and makes you feel relaxed.
Shane
I'm always put at ease by the compassionate, professional staff.
Patient at Hest Bank Dental Care
Friendly and approachable (Stuart and Gen).
P. Gallagher
Hest Bank Dental Care has completely cured us of our previous loathing of dentists and dental practices…you know you are in safe hands and that the team do everything possible to relax you and ensure the treatments are as comfortable as possible.
Sandi & Polly Haythornthwaite
Even with having work done, Stuart made Phoebe (age 9) smile.
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My dental nurse (Charlie) was excellent, it would be lovely to have her every time.
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Always a pleasure to visit.
M. Caygill
I've been a patient for a few year's now and I have to say I've never felt so comfortable going to the dentist. The staff are very friendly and professional and go way beyond the call of duty.
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