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What to eat after a dental implant treatment: Recipes and advice
Are you considering going under an implant treatment? After maxillofacial surgery, it is very important to maintain an adequate diet for correct healing. When you are in the recovery process, it is very necessary to eat purees and broth form foods. What can or should...
Immediate Loading: Your Dental Implants with Fixed Teeth in the same day
At 3 Step Smiles, we use the immediate loading technique, otherwise known as Immediate Function. Often in the field of dentistry, we use this term with our patients, and they immediately respond; "what's that?”. This is one of the many questions people have about this...
3 Step Smiles collaborates with CashforKids this christmas.
3StepSmiles collaborates with the NGO CashforKids Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK. Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in our communities who are affected by...
The story of our Patient Peter: His journey to a new smile
This is the testimony of our patient, Peter. Peter just turned 50. His teeth had always been problematic to him. This was not helped by the fact that he simply couldn’t remember the last time he had a 'pleasant' experience with a dentist. Of course, Peter had had...
Orthodontics revolution
A few years ago, only children used to wear orthodontics, and oral problems in adult health were not usually corrected. Nowadays there is no age limit to solve any alignment and bite problems. In the mid-19th century, braces were multiband appliances, consisting of a...
Sinus lift for patients with bone loss
Dental implants have become the safest and most comfortable treatment to solve problems of missing teeth. Once placed, the implant fuses with the jawbone, providing a strong hold against external forces such as chewing or the act of tearing food. Before starting...
Zygomatic implants course for patients with boneloss
What are zygomatic dental implants?Zygomatic implants, perfect for patients with boneloss They are the longest dental implants normally used (around 45-55mm versus the conventional 10-15mm) and are placed like conventional dental implants but anchored slightly above,...
Association between oral health and COVID-19
As a dental clinic, we always tried to emphasize the importance of oral health. The link between periodontal health and the risk of cardiovascular disease or diabetes is already confirmed, and now a new study showed an association between periodontitis and the...
New All on 4, dental implant treatment that changes your life
We asked our dental implant specialist the most frequently asked questions about our New All on 4 treatment. Read on for details: Who is this new type of treatment recommended for? Our New All on 4 is designed to help our patients to be and feel better. Many of them...
Open for Dental Emergencies
Our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, families and staff. In accordance with COVID-19 second wave, and following the guidance provided by the Scottish Government, we want to contact you to let you know that our opening hours have...
Gum Tissue Graft Surgery – procedure, causes, techniques and more
What are gum grafts? Gum grafts, also known as gingival grafts, are a type of dental surgery performed to correct receding gum. During a fast and relatively simple procedure, the periodontist is removing healthy gum tissue from the roof of the mouth, using it to fill...
3StepSmiles™ – The revolutionary technique in full mouth rehabilitation
With more than 15 years of experience in oral rehabilitation, Dr. Eduardo Crooke is an expert in implantology and oral surgery. As a result of many years of hard work and investigation, his own “3 Step Smiles” method was created, resulting in our treatments of...
COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to the escalation of COVID-19 and in accordance with instructions from the Scottish Government and the Chief Dental Officer, we have been advised to postpone all dental treatments until further notice. Regrettably this means that if you have a routine appointment...
What to expect at your first dental implant consultation?
Having dental implant surgery can be life-changing! Dental implants provide a foundation for teeth replacement that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. We know maybe sometimes it´s hard to make the decision of such an intervention. Some people even develop a...
Sedation in dentistry – manage your fear of the dentist
In 3 Step Smiles we have all the existing types of sedation nowadays. In an individualized way we study with our medical anesthetist which is the better one for the patient, according to his characteristics and the treatment. The following is an explanation of each of them and the benefits that offer in the odontology.
Digital Dental Workflow Protocol
The first and most important advantage of this way of working for patient is TEETH IN A DAY, as first consultation to restorative insertion, can occur in one appointment. Digital means high accuracy and patient satisfaction. Our clinics are fully developed to provide the best and most efficient outcomes.
BDA Scottish Dental Conference and Exhibition 2019
Will 3Stepsmiles be attending the conference on the 20th of September? We are definitively attending this event, its a great opportunity to meet everyone. This year we have a stand to showcase our services and perhaps find referral opportunities. What is 3Stepmiles...
Latest dental implant technology – Navigated surgery with X-GUIDE
Navigated surgery X-GUIDE for dental implant placement is the same as using a GPS whilst driving. This new technology allows us to connect the treatment plan previously done in the computer to the patient´s mouth in real time with great precision.