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What Is Your BPE (Basic Periodontal Examination)?

When you visit York Place Dental in Carlisle for a Dental Examination or Hygiene Therapy appointment, you might hear your clinician calling out numbers like "two, one, three" as they check around your mouth. These numbers are not random. They are part of your Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE), a quick and simple way for us to check the health of ...

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A Truly Team-Based Approach to Exceptional Dentistry

At York Place Dental, exceptional care doesn't happen by chance - it is structured. We operate a carefully designed, team-based model where every clinician works within a defined area of expertise. This allows us to deliver outstanding prevention, advanced restorative dentistry and high-level cosmetic treatment, all under one roof. This isn't about...

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No Smoking Day 2026: What Smoking Really Does to Your Body - and Your Mouth

On 11 March 2026, the UK marks No Smoking Day - a national moment to reflect on how smoking affects our health and to support anyone considering quitting. At York Place Dental in Carlisle, we see the effects of smoking every day - not just in the lungs, but in the mouth, gums and overall health of our patients. Whether you smoke, use...

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Silent Decay - Why You Might Need a Filling Even If Your Tooth Doesn't Hurt

If there's no pain, does it really need fixing? It's a question we hear all the time: "If my tooth doesn't hurt, why are you recommending a filling?" The answer is simple. Decay doesn't always shout. In fact, it usually whispers. By the time it hurts, it's often more complicated - and more expensive - to fix. At York Place Dental in Carli...

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Spread the Cost of Your Dental Care - Payment Plans & Memberships at York Place Dental, Carlisle

At York Place Dental we believe that nothing should stand between you and the healthy, confident smile you deserve – especially not money worries. That's why we've made it easier than ever to spread the cost of everything from a single Hygiene Therapy appointment to a full Smile Makeover. Whether you want to pay for a big treatment in smaller month...

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Teeth Whitening at York Place Dental – What to Expect & How to Keep Your Smile Bright

Want a brighter, more confident smile? That's exactly what our professional home whitening system delivers – safely, predictably, and under our close supervision. Here's how it works at York Place Dental in Carlisle: Your Personal Dental Consultation (£125) – we check your teeth and gums are 100 % healthy (this is legally required before any w...

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Composite Bonding in Carlisle: Transform Your Smile with a Subtle, Natural Finish

If you're searching for a way to enhance your smile without invasive treatment, Cosmetic Bonding (Composite Bonding) could be the perfect solution. At our fully private dental practice in South Carlisle, we use advanced bonding techniques - including Edge Bonding and Composite Veneers - to fix chips, close gaps, reshape teeth, and brighten smiles. ...

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Looking for a new dentist in Carlisle? We're here for you!

If you're searching for trusted dentists in Carlisle or wondering which dental practices are currently taking on new patients, you're not alone. At York Place Dental, we're proud to offer high-quality private dental care - and we're welcoming new patients right now.  Want to find out even more? Why not download our New Patient Guide. Why Choos...

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Interdental Aids: The Tiny Tools Making a Big Difference

We LOVE interdental cleaning here at YPD! Just have a look at our Hygiene Team's 'Sweetie Draw' here and you'll see just how many different tools there are available to keep your oral health in tip-top condition. For those of you that aren't used to this type of homecare, we have provided a quick guide on our favourite interdental tools. TePe Inter...

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New Prescribing Regulations for Cosmetic Treatments from June 2025

At York Place Dental, your safety and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We want to keep you fully informed about recent changes in the regulations that affect how cosmetic treatments like Botox are prescribed and administered. What's Changing? Starting 1st June 2025, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will no longer allow medical pro...

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Dental care in a lockdown: We carry on as before.

Today (Tuesday) we received a large number of phone calls in the wake of Boris' Lockdown announcement from understandably confused patients. Although I have posted about this before I think its worth repeating in case you missed it last time.  Essentially, nothing that we do has changed since we reopened for you on 8th June. We ...

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Tier 4 and your Dental Care

I hope that you are well and wish you abundent health and happiness in 2021.  First, some Thank You's On behalf of the team here at York Place I cannot thank you enough for the good wishes that you have given us, and the patience that you have shown since the end of February 2020. Your loyalty has been amazing and...

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Lockdown and Dental Health

I hope that you are all well and I look forward to seeing you soon. We are open for the duration of lockdown - but you need to read this because things are different… You'll of course be aware of the government's announcement of a further lockdown as of this coming Thursday, and I can assure you that this time we, along with many dental practices w...

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What happens now?

Here at York Place Dental, we understand that the current situation has been a testing time for everyone, and also that we need to ensure that we are still able to care for you and your dental needs. Although dental practices were always safe places, we have redesigned the way we operate so that we can welcome and care for you whilst complying with...

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The Return of Hygiene Therapy at York Place Dental

To all of our patients, Before I start: Please have a look at our new practice video showing you what your next appointment will be like as soon as you can - there are big changes and it will make your visit much easier. Link here I hope that you and your families are well. Increasing our service to you You will be aware that York Place Dental...

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