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Zara Baker finds the six-month check-up a thing of the past and welcomes a whole new wave of dentistry
Once upon a time it was the place to avoid, but now more of us are spending time in the dentist chair. The modern-day dentist isn’t just a place for maintaining optimum oral care, although don’t forget that this is its main purpose. No, dentists today are known for their cosmetic treatments, making a trip to ‘the chair’ a chosen destination, and not simply a requirement.
Private or NHS, you can walk into the dentists’ surgery and expect so much more. Botox or restylane? It may have nothing to do with the mouth, but these are examples of treatments offered in dentist surgeries today.
