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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Back to work - in a new way Along with an estimated 35% of dental practices in England, I'm delighted to say that York Place Dental opened on...

To all our lovely patients Following the surprise, out of the blue announcement by the Government, that we can start to plan the phased return to work on the 8th of June, we have been trying our best to obtain the correct PPE, we've been watching closely the development in the science of new ways of working and keeping abreast of the ever changing ...

 We're nearly back! I'm sure that you have heard that today dentists have been given the green light to start seeing their patients face to face in their own practices again in England from the 8th June. I am delighted that this is the case and pleased that sense has prevailed. It's worth noting that whilst we have spent time and money plannin...

I've been a bit of a middle-aged twit, and if you don't mind, I'm going to tell you about it so that you don't make the same mistake. I started noticing flashing lights and a few big floaters in my right eye about a month ago. It was during that strange time when we were all beginning to see what was about to hit us but struggling to figu...

In the space of ten days the world has completely changed. Along with most of the York Place Dental team, I'm now home based and trying not to annoy my family too much whilst we all enjoy all this extra time together. You'll probably know that dental practices have ceased all active treatment because of the significant risk of Covid19 being transmi...

 Eating disorders awareness week is an international campaign to help fight the myths and misunderstandings about eating disorders. Eating disorders are very complex illnesses, there is no single cause and they can be very serious. The campaign encourages people to get treatment and seek help sooner. People suffering with an eating disorder of...

 Are you able to recognise the changes in your mouth? That's the question posed by York Place Dental as they support a charity campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer. York Place Dental, based on Upperby Road in Carlisle, is urging people to be more mouthaware and recognise the early warning signs of mouth cancer, ahead of November's Mouth...

Believe it or not, my dream as a child was to become a plastic surgeon! Facial aesthetics seemed like a natural progression for my career after training to be a Dental Hygienist. It makes me feel great to give clients that little boost in confidence that comes from a relatively small cosmetic procedure. Botulinum toxin, widely recognised as "Botox"...

Facial Aesthetics at York Place Dental Lines and wrinkles can develop as a result of environmental damage and as a natural side effect of ageing. Wrinkle reduction injectables are a popular treatment and help to soften frown lines, crow's feet and forehead wrinkles. Botox is the most researched and widely used cosmetic treatment available. It is ve...

​Root canal therapy Root canal therapy, or endodontics, is the treatment to remove an infection, and often the damaged nerve, deep inside the root of a tooth. It's a painless modern treatment to save teeth that would otherwise have to be taken out, allowing you to keep your own teeth for a lifetime. At York Place Dental in Carlisle, we provide qual...

If you don't have a crooked smile it's difficult to understand how much it can affect your confidence. You soon learn how to smile without actually opening your mouth and come to the conclusion that perhaps this is how it will be forever. It doesn't have to be.  There are a lot of straightening treatments out there and available for patients o...

Introducing Joanna  Joanna joined our fantastic team at YPD in October and we'd like to introduce her to you.She grew up in southern Poland and graduated from Wroclaw Medical University in 1998. Joanna completed her VT training in Wroclaw and worked in Dental Practices in Poland for 5 years before moving to the UK. She moved to Cumbria in 2005...

It has been said that the mouth is a reflection on a person's overall health, so what does it say about their heart health? Changes in lifestyle over recent years has seen people consume a higher fat diet & lead a more sedentary way of life.This in combination with other modifiable risk factors; smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure &a...

OHE (Oral Health Education) Here at York Place Dental we offer patients OHE appointments which are built in to our care plans. This enables us to provide patients with preventative, tailored advice to help restore or stabilise and prevent any dental issues from arising. We focus on prevention and in doing so we educate our patients, helping them to...

One of the joys of the 30 years that I have been in dentistry has been the improvement in techniques and the advance of the technology that we have got available to us.We can now fix people's teeth and make things healthier in a far more effective and measured fashion, and there is no doubt that to be able to achieve the same results, we do not hav...

Herpes Simplex and Dental Treatment As many of you are aware cold sores are caused by the Herpes simplex virus (in particular - HSV1) They are highly contagious and tend to predominantly affect the mouth and surrounding areas. HSV1 can be acquired in childhood and adulthood and once you have contracted the virus it remains with you throughout the r...

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What's in a smile? When we look at a person, there are key features that we focus our attention on, and the teeth and the smile are up there with the things that people see and the things that people remember. But what is it that makes a smile look good? It is difficult, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and different things appeal to d...

 What is a Dental Therapist and what do they do? Many of you may ask yourselves what is a Dental Therapist and where do they fit into the dental team? So firstly let's briefly look back and find out about when and how Dental Therapists became an integral part of the dental team……. The Dental Therapy role originally immerged from New Zealand in...

 York Place Dental| PRESS RELEASE BE MOUTHAWARE: 45 SECONDS COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE Are you able to recognise the changes in your mouth? That's the question posed by York Place Dental as we support a charity campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Our dental practice, based on Upperby Road, is urging Cumbria's residents to be more Mouth...

How safe are the drinks your children are consuming for their teeth? Oral Health Advice By Rachel Maxwell (Dental Hygiene Therapist at York Place Dental) - 9th October 2017 On today's market there are an abundance of beverages available for your child to consume. As the latest oral health science research demonstrates time and again, ...

​Most people are now aware that smoking is bad for their health. It can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, many people don't realise the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and in more severe cases mouth cancer. Stained ...

It's well and truly September and the season is changing rapidly here in Cumbria. Summer has moved into autumn, the leaves are changing colour and the kids are back in school. Those who don't need to holiday in July and August are heading off for a bit of late summer warmth. We've also seen changes here at YPD, and tho...

Welcome to our client focus section.  We'll be using this to interact with you on a regular basis, and you can join in with your replies and photos in the comments section below.

From time to time team members move on. I always hope that the departure is a friendly one, and that the person leaving has gained something in their time working with us at YPD, as well having had the chance to add their own flavour to the standards...

Ten years laterI firmly believe that it is so important to celebrate life; it’s a fantastic gift and should not be taken for granted. It isn’t always easy to remember this and sometimes I fail dismally. My wife Ruth, the other person in the world who...

‘Brush your teeth and floss’…you’ve all been told this but do you really know why and how? You have ALL heard ‘brush and floss your teeth’ whether it be from the dentist, from your parents, grandparents...you all know! But, have you ever really stopp...

  We know that very few people enjoy coming to the dentist (even York Place) it is more a ‘must do’ than a ‘want to do’ for the vast majority of us. However, for some this visit to the dentist causing anxiety, even fear. If this sounds like...

Before I tell this real story about a patient from Carlisle:November is Mouth Cancer awareness month. You'll have seen (hopefully) some Blue Lip selfies and suchlike, at YPD, in our Social media and perhaps at your own dental practice.Mouth Cancer (a...

Whiter teeth are on many of our wish lists, and many dentists offer teeth whitening treatments to help you achieve this. Sometimes it seems as if nutrition and dental health considerations would almost put tooth whitening on a bit of a backburner! Ho...

Image Credit: By Bionerd - Own work, CC BY 3.0, LinkFollowing from our last blog, Mouth Cancer Action Month - What is Mouth Cancer and how do I spot it?, written in response to mouth cancer awareness month, this blog will look at lifestyle choices an...

Mouth Cancer is arguably less discussed than Lung cancer, Breast cancer and some of the more ‘well known’ cancers. The aim of the November Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign is to raise awareness and provide people with information on how to monitor ...

Can you think of an alternative to the basket of enamel attackers? Tooth Decay: The Real Monster of Halloween Nights! It’s Halloween on Monday and the clocks change tonight. The seasons are changing and autumn is doing its glorious thing. Newly dark,...

Somebody pointed out a story in the news today about the the problem of checking the ages of children, or people claiming to be children, before being allowed into the UK from the Calais jungle. Check out the story here.Given that its estimated that ...

  In my 28 years practicing as a dentist I have spotted four cases of mouth cancer whilst examining a patient. Each patient was immediately referred to the local hospital for treatment, and of those four, one survived the disease (to the be...

One of the top reasons that we hear from patients who want braces is that they have had relapse.That is, they've had their teeth straightened in the past, but for whatever reason their teeth are now no longer straight.They've either lost their retain...

We are supporting Mouthcancer.org's awareness campaign in November, and as the month progresses you can find out everything that you need to know about cancer of the mouth; a disease that has affected 6767 people in the UK over the last 12 months.At ...

We don't do this very often, so take a moment to have a read.We've seen a massive surge in people in Cumbria asking to have straighter teeth. They don't want to travel and they want to have treatment locally.They like the idea of a drill - free solut...

 Relaxing music in operating theatres helps patients (and surgeons) to relax. A study in the British Medical Journal has shown that it's a brilliant stress buster. There is a great little article here about this significant technique in today's ...

Are you one of the millions of people in the UK - scared of dentist chairs: who put off coming to the dentist because you simply can't bring yourself to do so? If you are, we'd like to meet you. Better still, we might be able to help you to let go of...

Please forgive the indulgence, but it's my birthday, and you're only 50 once...Not a lot of people know this, but not only are the team at York Place Dental a wonderful bunch of professionals and jolly nice people, but pretty much all of them are bri...

We're delighted to say a Big "Welcome Back" to Michelle Delucchi today. If you are a regular at York Place Dental, you'll know that Michelle recently took a maternity break. Well, she's back today and rejoins our full time hygiene team on Mondays.Qui...

At YPD we're passionate about dental health and preventive dental care. One of the key areas that we can help with is your gum health. Something like 15% of the UK population (about 9 million of us) stand a significant chance of losing teeth through ...

Forgive the blatant advertising, but we don't do this very often and we want you to know first....Would you like a free consultation about cosmetic braces and tooth straightening?Would you like to find out about cosmetic braces, damon braces, lingual...

I'm delighted to introduce our newest team member, Miss Daniela Vargas, BDS. Daniela joined the team at York Place dental today and we've had a ball.Daniela VargasThose of you who know us well will be aware that I've been pushing myself hard over the...

!--P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; direction: ltr; widows: 2; orphans: 2; }A:link { color: rgb(0, 0, 255); }-->Have you ever found yourself wondering what the difference is between cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry or restorative? Is this the first...

Warning! Are your gums trying to tell you something? Five signs of gum disease you shouldn’t ignoreAccording to ShARP, Simplyhealth Advisory Research Panel, approximately 15 to 20% of the world’s population has gum disease but, in the UK, these figur...

It’s tempting to talk about orthodontics in aesthetic terms – after all, what you notice when you look in the mirror is that your teeth look straighter and therefore your smile is more conventionally attractive. What you may not realise is just how i...

It's not often that you say goodbye to someone who has worked with you for 20 years. On the rare occasion that it does happen, it should be marked.Those of you who know our superb team at York Place will have met Julie Graham. She joined us in 1993 a...

Today has been both a humbling and an uplifting experience for me personally, and also for the entire Friday Crew at York Place. Humbling because real people have shared real dental stories that should never have happened. Uplifting because I've seen...

It"s estimated that up to 60,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with mouth cancer over the next ten years. Of these, 30,000 will die as a direct result of having the disease. In November each year, dentists get together with other health professi...

We are all aware of the links between smoking and serious diseases - it's hard to miss the warnings on cigarette packets.At York Place Dental we're supporting the Stoptober Smoking campaign. The Crucial Role of Your Dentist in Early Cancer Diagnosis ...

Inevitably, people will ask why they should pay for private dentistry when the NHS offers dental care, usually at a much lower cost.Certainly, there are some excellent NHS dentists in the UK, many of whom now offer a mix of NHS and private dental ser...

This last week we've been unveiling some fantastic smiles at YPD. There is nothing like the look on our clients' faces when they get that first look of their new pearly whites once the braces come off.Here's another great success story - sorry about ...

If you are a YPD regular, you'll know Louise Syrett. She's been a rock in our nursing team for a couple of years. Her multicoloured hair, big smile, cake baking and nursing skills have kept both the team and our patients happy and entertained for two...

The demand for ‘adult’ or ‘invisible’ orthodontics here at York Place reflects a growing trend in the dental industry. Braces are no longer seen as the domain of teenagers, thanks to a number of discreet alternatives to the traditional wire ‘train tr...

A quick case for you.....We have had LOADS of interest in our Inovation L lingual tooth braces, so here's a real live picture taken last week in Carlisle for you.We decided to upgrade this young lady from her clear aligner braces to something faster ...

HiRichard from York Place Dental here.A heartfelt message to anyone thinking about going abroad for "cheaper" dental care. You might have seen the ads in the Sunday papers, or maybe you know someone who has already been and done it.I've just finished...

At York Place Dental , we are one of a very small number of Dental Practices in Cumbria able to straighten your teeth invisibly. You might not know this, but it's now possible to use the precision and speed of fixed metal braces - but hidden on the b...

At York Place Dental we're proud to be able to provide cutting edge cosmetic dental care right here in Carlisle. No more travelling to Manchester!The speed of change in dentistry is massive, and the area that has changed the most is in adult cosmetic...

Take a moment to have a read...In a recent government national UK dental health survey, almost half of those surveyed had infective gum disease...Dental scaling dramatically reduce the chances of developing atrial fibrillationResearch suggests (synop...

There's a great saying that I heard recently:....If it looks good, it works good.As an Alfa owner, I know this isnt always true, but I love the way that someone in a design house in Italy has just gone and designed my car - because they could. And I ...

At York Place Dental, we see dental implants change lives on a daily basis. Although dental implants are usually the best solution for tooth loss, you should do your research and find out as much as possible about the treatment. Here, we talk about t...

If you live in North Cumbria and have been affected by cancer, or if you know anyone who might be interested, here's an opportunity.....

So, it's the end of a busy young people's Day at YPD in the quiet bit of January, when most people are still trying not to get back into the swing of things....Together with my team we've been working with the adults of tomorrow, today. As I sit here...

We'd like to add to the festive mood, and here's one way in which the team at York Place Dental is going to do it! Each day next week, starting on Monday, you could be the winner of a Whitewash tooth whitening treatment. We've got five special gift p...

Announcenent!The launch of the all-new York Place Dental website marks a new chapter for the practice. .Don’t worry, we’re staying true to the ethos our patients know and trust. We are as committed as ever to helping patients smile with confidence, a...

So, how about this....Many people are put off having braces by images of Ugly Betty and being teased in the playground....so they tolerate their wonky teeth for life.At York Place Dental we find that when we ask "What, if money was no object, would y...

Thank you to one of our lovely patients for this short but heartfelt email! Getting this sort of feedback reminds us all of the potential impact of good cosmetic dental care...Hi....I'm really excited... but also nervous of having to wear the braces ...

Richard and Andy were last spotted this morning heading south to the NEC for one of the biggest events in the dental calendar - The Dentistry Show. Live dentistry, trade stands, international speakers and several thousand people mixing it up under on...

I'd like to share the written comments of a York Place Dental patient with you, handed in today. You know I can't share the patients' name, but they know who they are. I'd like to thank them in public, because this means so much to all of us."From th...

We're doing our bit to get Carlisle smiling this drab January - and our feature in this month's Carlisle Living magazine (go out and get one its a great read!) has hit a BIG button....So, its time to share it with you.....but there are only 12 days t...

Sometimes we say things that can cause so much damage. Mostly, it's not intentional, but the damage is so real. In dental care, its as true as in any other walk of life. Here's a story.A nervous young lady came to see me recently. She was new to York...

Working with small whitish bits of peoples anatomy can be profoundly rewarding, and occasionally extremely frustrating. Luckily, technology moves on, and last year's impossibility becomes this years hot treatment...Lasers, titanium implants, tooth wh...

Is this you?You've got crooked top or bottom front teeth.You had a brace when you were younger, but things have relapsed.And you want to do something about it?Inman Aligner could be the answer for you...At York Place Dental we're delighted to be the ...

Preventive Dental Care is what it says on the can.The dental team assess the risk of you developing dental diseases, and then work with you to keep you healthy. This could be tooth decay, it could be gum infection, it could be tooth wear. All disease...

Each year in November dental practices throughout the UK try to raise public awareness of mouth cancer, and the time is with us once again to beat the drum.Cancer can occur in any part of the mouth, the tongue and lips, throat, salivary glands, and a...

When I ask my patients if they want to keep their teeth for life, they'll usually smile and say yes. It's not that it's funny, it's just that most people assume that dental health is a given.Along with stuff like space flight, stem cell technology an...

How many times have you been in a place where you've got a problem and you've gone for some advice?Lets imagine the scenario. You've plucked up the courage to do something about an issue, perhaps an embarrassing one, and booked an appointment.You arr...

Great to welcome some new members to the Tribe at YPD today. Welcome!Dental Care is a people job and we love it. As you'd expect, today brought a complete mix of unique people (aren't we all?), all with their own story to tell. Some long stories, som...

Here's a guessing game with a massive clue in the title:Who, in the Dental Health TeamRenews their acquaintance with you on a regular basis.Puts you at ease, discusses your life, your kids, your holidays, what you've been doing since your last visit....

An article on the Today Program prompted a lot of questions from our patients last week.No one likes pain, and Dr John Meechan of Newcastle University has come up with a novel idea. Click on the link below to hear what he had to say.Does it bother yo...

Is it me or is there something in the water? This last couple of months we have found that there's been a run of people coming in to York Place with a problem called TMD - you might recognise some of the symptoms below:Pain or tenderness of your jaw ...

Have you ever been in the situation where you're trying to explain something to someone you know, that is perhaps deeply personal or just plain difficult to put into words?But then you look up and the person you're talking to has glazed over or is ch...

In the month of June we’ve introduced a new service for you – FREE New Patient Assessments. If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge and commit to join us with a full New Patient Consultation, here’s your chance to come and meet one of our experi...

Around 4000 people in the UK ar ediagnosed with mouth cancer. In some cases

So you want to dazzle when you smile - who wouldn't?Lets look at the basics.

So you want to dazzle when you smile - who wouldn't?Lets look at the basics.

If you've had fillings on your back teeth, chances are that you'll have at least on grey coloured amalgam filling. Many patients ask me for a more aesthetic alternative, and of course we are happy to oblige. For small to medium holes, we can use plas...