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# Barker Dental Care

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- [Fastbraces<span>®</span>](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/fastbraces-2/): All cases completed by Tim Barker at Barker Dental Care
- [Spotting Tooth Decay in Sarisbury Green](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/spotting-tooth-decay-in-sarisbury-green/): It can be very difficult for patients to know or see what is happening in their own mouths. In this case, the dentist noticed discolouration in a tooth during a routine examination. This indicated that there was the potential for decay below the surface of the tooth and that the tooth structure itself was weakened.
- [Air Flow Cleaning in Sarisbury Green](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/air-flow-cleaning-in-sarisbury-green/): This innovative technique cleans and polishes the teeth with a mix of water, compressed air and fine powder particles and offers several benefits over traditional professional cleaning methods.
- [360 Tour](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/360-tour/)
- [Dental Trauma](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/dental-trauma/): Thankfully dental trauma is not a common occurrence, but when dental accidents do occur they are often complicated to correct.  Dental trauma can happen due to a fall, being hit by a flying object, or car crash to name a few.
- [What is the difference between dental plaque and dental tartar?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/what-is-the-difference-between-dental-plaque-and-dental-tartar/): You hear these terms from the dentist and hygienist, but do you know the difference between dental plaque and dental tartar?
- [What are the signs of tooth decay?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/what-are-the-signs-of-tooth-decay/): Most of us have had the experience of needing a dental filling due to tooth decay at some point in our lives.  This decay can happen for a variety of reasons but is primarily due the frequency and types of food and drink choices that we make.  Snacking on sugary foods or sipping sugary fizzy drinks encourages plaque formation on your teeth.  The bacteria in the dental plaque produce acid when you eat and drink.  The more frequently that you consume sugary fizzy foods and drinks, the more occurrences of these acid attacks on your teeth.  This increases the likelihood that the acid will erode the protective enamel tooth layer causing a cavity.
- [The Importance of Tackling Gum Disease](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/the-importance-of-tackling-gum-disease-sarisbury-green/): An article published recently in the New York Post (COVID-19 patients with gum disease more likely to die) details a recent study which found links between gum disease (periodontal disease) and the severity of Coronavirus. The study of more than 500 patients found that those with poor gum health were 3.5 times more likely to be admitted to intensive care and 4.5 times more likely to need a ventilator. 
- [Carrying on with the “New normal” at barker dental care](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/carrying-on-with-the-new-normal-at-barker-dental-care/): We are really pleased that with a lot of effort and hard work we now have everything in place so that we can resume a more normal level of service at Barker Dental Care. As you will probably be aware, the new dental industry guidelines for providing dental care require a very different way of working than what we did pre-COVID19. However, thanks to our full compliance with these new guidelines as well as significant additional investment, we feel very confident in our ability to provide you with your dental care in a very safe environment.
- [Teeth Are For Life Not Just For Christmas](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/teeth-life-not-just-christmas/): As the Christmas season approaches, we often get in a hurry to get things done.  There is a lot of shopping, cooking, entertaining, wrapping presents, socializing and errand running this time of year which means that we may not always be as careful as we should be in the choices we make. This is particularly true when it comes to protecting our teeth.
- [How Effective Is Your Child’s Oral Hygiene Routine?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/effective-childs-oral-hygiene-routine/): Parents often struggle getting children to brush their teeth.  However having an effective oral hygiene routine in place at an early age is essential to helping your children maintain good dental health as they age.  It is encouraged to start a tooth brushing routine as soon as your child’s first tooth appears.   Regular tooth brushing is required to remove plaque build-up on teeth.  Poor oral hygiene in combination with frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks is the leading cause of dental decay, particularly in children.  If these issues are not addressed, it may ultimately lead to tooth pain and/or tooth loss.
- [FASTBRACES® MASTER PROVIDER](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/fastbraces/): Fastbraces® are a revolutionary tooth straightening technique which is fast, safe, easy, and affordable and can be used by both adults and children.   Fastbraces®use discreet patented brackets and wires to move both the teeth and roots together, achieving quick and effective results, usually in 3-12 months of treatment.  This technology has been used in the USA for over 20 years, and Tim provides Fastbraces® orthodontics at Barker Dental Care.  As you can see in the photos below, Tim has achieved excellent results for our patients with Fastbraces®. These results were achieved in 8 months of treatment. 
- [Have You Had A Dental Examination Recently?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/dental-examination-recently/): We often do not know what is happening in our own mouths in terms of our dental health.  We cannot see all surfaces of our teeth or gums and are not dentally trained to know what we are looking for or what we are looking at.   This is why it is so important to see your dentist regularly for an examination and x-rays as well as the hygienist for recommended cleans.  
- [Facial Aesthetic Treatment For Wrinkles](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/botox-wrinkles/): Wrinkles can be cute, but if you are not happy with yours, we offer treatments that can help.  Our Facial aesthetic treatments can soften lines and reduce wrinkles, giving you a more youthful, refreshed appearance. 
- [Do You Want Straight Teeth?  Fastbraces® Could Be The Answer](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/want-straight-teeth-fastbraces-answer/): Fastbraces® are a revolutionary tooth straightening technique which is fast, safe, easy, and affordable and can be used by both adults and children.  Fastbraces® use discreet patented brackets and wires to move both the teeth and roots together, achieving quick and effective results, usually in 3-12 months of treatment.  This technology has been used in the USA for over 20 years and Tim Barker provides Fastbraces® orthodontics at Barker Dental Care.  As you can see in the photos below, Tim has achieved beautiful results for our patients with Fastbraces®. 
- [Keep Calm & Be Prepared](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/keep-calm-prepared/): It is that time of year again for our annual medical emergency training.  This is just one aspect of the training that we undertake at Barker Dental Care to ensure that we are providing our patients with expert dental treatment in a well-equipped and safe environment by staff who are thoroughly trained to handle all eventualities.
- [Give Your Smile The Royal Treatment](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/give-smile-royal-treatment/): Protecting your teeth is our number one goal.  However, in addition to ensuring that your mouth is healthy, intact, and functions well, we also want you to be aware of the variety of treatments available to improve and beautify your smile.  Your smile will naturally begin to show signs of wear and tear as we age.  However, there are simple treatments to whiten and brighten your smile as well as more complex treatments available to restore your smile.  Whatever dental issue you may be facing, we can give your smile the royal treatment helping you to regain health, enhance appearance, improve function, and restore confidence. 
- [New Year, New You…..](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/new-year-new-you/): It's that time of year when we make our New Year’s resolutions:  eat healthier, exercise more, quit smoking, quit drinking, spend more time with family, save money, ….  
- [Importance of Dental X-rays](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/importance-dental-x-rays/): A dental x-ray is an invaluable tool which can provide information about your teeth that cannot be seen by clinical examination alone.  Early tooth decay may not show any outward physical sign meaning that the tooth can look completely healthy to the naked eye.  A dental x-ray allows the dentist to see what is happening below the enamel of your teeth, underneath fillings and crowns, at the roots of your teeth, between your teeth, and check for any bone loss around your teeth.  This is critical information for the dentist in order to keep you dentally fit and your teeth healthy.  It also allows for dental problems to be spotted at an early stage which can save you both time and money. 
- [Do You Have A Bad Bite?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/do-you-have-a-bad-bite/): The way your teeth fit together is known as occlusion.  The occlusion of your teeth can affect your gums, your teeth, your jaw joint, your jaw muscles, your neck and head, your ability to chew, and your oral health.  The ideal dental bite is one where your upper front teeth sit just in front of your lower front teeth and your back teeth fit into the groves of the opposing teeth. 
- [Do You Have Tooth Wear?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/do-you-have-tooth-wear/): Teeth are often worn down or chipped because of a poorly positioned bite and/or due to natural wear and tear on teeth over time.  While a certain amount of tooth wear is normal as we age, our dentists are very concerned with the presence of accelerated tooth wear.  This premature wearing down of the tooth structure means that the dentine of the tooth can become exposed which if left untreated can lead to tooth pain and eventually tooth loss.
- [To Floss Or Not To Floss?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/floss-not-floss/): That is the question of the moment.
- [Cracks In Teeth](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/cracks-in-teeth/): One of the many things that our dentists check for during a routine dental examination is cracks in teeth.  Cracks in teeth can sometimes last as they are for quite a long time, but the crack itself indicates that the natural tooth structure is compromised.  The pictures below point out the cracks that have been seen by our dentists in patient’s teeth. 
- [Air Flow Cleaning](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/air-flow-cleaning-sarisbury-green/): We now offer Air Flow cleaning at Barker Dental Care.  This innovative technique cleans and polishes the teeth with a mix of water, compressed air and fine powder particles and offers several benefits over traditional professional cleaning methods.
- [Top 5 Dental Tips For A Healthy Mouth And Beautiful Smile](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/top-5-dental-tips-healthy-mouth/): 1. Visit Your Dentist Regularly. This is one of the most important things that you can do to help keep your mouth healthy. By having regular dental check-ups, you will catch problems such as decay, gum disease, trauma, or oral cancer at an early stage when it is more easily treatable as well as more affordable because it requires less treatment to remedy.
- [Is Bad Breath a Problem for You?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/bad-breath-problem/): If so, you are not alone. Bad breath is a very common problem and can be due to a variety of causes. Eating strong smelling foods, such as garlic, onions, coffee; smoking; dry mouth; and/or a lack of proper oral hygiene can all contribute to the problem of bad breath. The primary issue is whether or not this is a persistent problem for you.
- [When Was Your Last Dental Exam?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/last-dental-exam/): Having regular dental exams is one of the best things you can do to ensure the health of your teeth and mouth. At your examination, our dentists will:
- [Do You Suffer With Teeth Sensitivity?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/do-you-suffer-with-teeth-sensitivity/): If so your teeth might be trying to tell you something.  Patients can often experience teeth sensitivity with hot or cold drinks/food, when biting down on a particular tooth, or even when brushing/flossing.  There are a variety of causes for sensitivity such as a dying nerve in a tooth, a crack in a tooth, a defect in a filling, or gum recession which has left the root of the tooth slightly exposed.  If you suffer with tooth sensitivity, it is important that you see your dentist to investigate the cause.  Early treatment may make the difference in being able to save to tooth.  Regardless of the cause of your tooth sensitivity, our dentists can get to the root of the problem and provide you with the necessary treatment as well as the dental advice to alleviate your dental sensitivity issues.  If you have any concerns, give our reception team a ring.
- [Tim Completed Basil Mizrahi Course](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/tim-completed-basil-mizrahi-comprehensive-aesthetic-and-restorative-dentistry-course/):  
- [Mouth Cancer Awareness Month](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/mouth-cancer-awareness-month/): Are You Mouth Aware?
- [Fastbraces Orthodontics](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/fastbraces-orthodontics/): Fastbraces® are a revolutionary tooth straightening technique that is fast, safe, and affordable. While Fastbraces® does utilize brackets and a wire to move teeth, the difference to traditional orthodontics is that Fastbraces® can achieve results in a much shorter time and at a lower cost to you. This is because Fastbraces® have been designed to move teeth differently by moving both the crown and the root of the tooth simultaneously. Results can usually be achieved in 3-12 months.  Tim has achieved beautiful results for our patients with Fastbraces® .
- [Black Triangle Gaps](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/black-triangle-gaps/): In some cases, relatively minor adjustments to someone's teeth can transform their smile.  In this case, the patient had a "black triangle" gap in-between their top front teeth.  The patient asked Tim Barker what could be done in this situation.  The answer was that this black triangle gap can be corrected by building the teeth up with composite to close the gap.
- [Barker Dental Tea For Charity](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/barker-dental-tea-for-charity/): One of our lovely patients puts on afternoon teas to raise money for the charity Look Good Feel Better. LGFB conducts workshops to help women who are undergoing cancer treatment face this ordeal with confidence. This past Saturday we had a Barker Dental Care afternoon tea party. As well as enjoying the scrumptious food and the fantastic company, we also helped to raise money towards this wonderful cause. Thank you to our team and extended team family for coming along and a big thank you to our patient for putting together such a superb afternoon for us.
- [Does Your Smile Make The Right First Impression?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/does-your-smile-make-the-right-first-impression/): First impressions are important, and your smile can be one of your most important assets.  At Barker Dental Care, we offer a FREE smile consultation.  Give us a ring today to see what treatments we offer to enhance your smile. 
- [National Smile Month](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/national-smile-month/): It's National Smile Month. To keep your smile in tip-top condition, 1.) Brush your teeth last thing at night and at least one other time during the day, with a fluoride toothpaste; 2.) Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks; and 3.) Visit the dentist regularly, as often as they recommend.  
- [Do You Floss?](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/do-you-floss/): Flossing is one of those good habits we all need to develop.   It is particularly important for cleaning those areas that a toothbrush cannot reach.   Just like brushing your teeth twice a day, regularly flossing your teeth can have a significant impact on reducing gum disease and improving the overall health of your teeth, gums, and mouth.  If you struggle with flossing, using floss picks can make this task a much easier and quicker process.  Incorporating flossing your teeth into your daily routine can in the long run save you time, money, and potentially save your teeth.
- [Happy Easter](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/happy-easter/): We all love Easter Eggs at this time of year, but like many holidays, Easter can be a time when we indulge in eating too many sweets. We need to keep in mind the effect that this can have on our teeth and on our smile.
- [What is the difference?  Amalgam vs. Tooth-Coloured Fillings](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/what-is-the-difference-amalgam-vs-tooth-coloured-fillings/): At Barker Dental Care, tooth-coloured or white fillings are the standard restoration for a tooth with decay where a filling is the most appropriate treatment. While metal or amalgam fillings used to be the standard treatment for filling cavities, it is no longer considered the best method and is prone to problems long-term. This is because the metal fillings are in no way attached to the tooth. The amalgam is simply packed into an undercut in the tooth structure so that it cannot fall out. It hangs onto the tooth much like a rock climber might wedge his or herself in-between two vertical rock faces by pushing against the two walls and digging fingers and toes into small crevices to hold on.
- [Medical Emergency Training](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/medical-emergency-training/): We had our annual medical emergency training at the practice this past Wednesday with our superb trainer, John. John has been conducting our training sessions for several years now, and as well as being a qualified paramedic, he holds several postgraduate degrees in the field of medical education. Our medical emergency training includes instruction on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of medical emergency drugs in a dental setting, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). In addition to this in depth annual training, we also carry out medical emergency drills on a monthly basis to keep these skills fresh in our minds and to make sure that we are always in practice with these invaluable techniques.
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- [Refurbishment at Barker Dental Care](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/refurbishment-at-barker-dental-care/): In March, we refurbished the practice giving the practice a brighter and more modern feel.
- [Tim Barkers Lake District 24 Peak Challenge to Raise Money for Operation Smile](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/tim-barkers-lake-district-24-peak-challenge-to-raise-money-for-operation-smile/): In July, local dentist Tim Barker hiked the Lake District 24 Peak Challenge to raise money for Operation Smile.
- [2011 Patient Survey](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/2011-patient-survey/): The results of our patient survey are in. 100% of our patients who completed the patient survey forms agreed that they would be happy to recommend Barker Dental Care to their family and friends. The practice also received excellent reviews and comments for our customer service and clinical expertise. Thank you to all of our patients that completed one of our survey forms. As always, we value our patients' feedback and comments as we seek to provide an exceptional level of service and dental care.
- [Eastleigh College Training Ambassadors Award](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/eastleigh-college-training-ambassadors-award/): Barker Dental Care was honoured with a Training Ambassadors Award for employer dedication in staff development by Eastleigh College in April 2009. The award was presented by Chris Huhne, the local Member of Parliament. Our practice was put forward by one of our staff members, Janet Green, who is currently nearing the end of her dental nurse training at Eastleigh College.
- [Tim attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/tim-attended-the-las-vegas-institute-for-advanced-dental-studies-lvi/): In February 2009, Tim attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). The LVI is known as one of the most advanced cosmetic dentistry schools in the world. The LVI curriculum is centred around neuromuscular dentistry, which focuses on ensuring that a patient's bite is in the ideal position. Typically, smile makeovers consist of crowning teeth and/or placing multiple veneers. However, just placing multiple crowns and veneers on a patient's teeth to create a pretty smile without resolving any underlying problems with the patient's bite can ultimately lead to jaw joint problems, broken veneers, veneers falling off, and teeth becoming mobile (i.e. the dental work failing). In contrast, the goal of becoming an LVI trained dentist is so that one can not only create a beautiful smile but also create a smile that feels comfortable and that will last.
- [Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-training/): Over the past six months, the team at Barker Dental Care have received extensive training on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Medical Emergencies from a certified retired member of the Hampshire Ambulance Service. In addition to the CPR and Medical Emergencies training, we have also received significant training on the safe use of an Automated Electronic Defibrillation (AED) machine.
- [Continuum Level 2 course](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/continuum-level-2-course/): Dr. Tim Barker attended the Continuum Level 2 course at The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida in October 2007. While in Key Biscayne, Tim took part in an interactive class designed to help dentists learn the most advanced dental techniques.
The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education offers a comprehensive learning experience for dentists and other dental professionals. Its courses of study are recognized by leading dental associations and attract participants from all over the world who want to provide their patients with top-quality, personalized care. Its state-of-the-art facility, curriculum, and renowned faculty make The Pankey Institute the premiere post-graduate experience in dentistry.
- [Practice Refurbishment](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/practice-refurbishment/): Since buying the practice in March 2007, Tim and Amy have been hard at work refurbishing the practice.
- [Tim and Amy purchase Barker Dental Care](https://barkerdentalcare.co.uk/tim-and-amy-purchase-barker-dental-care/): Tim and Amy Barker purchased this dental practice on March 1, 2007 from Tim's father, Machen Barker, who has been practicing at 9 Barnes Lane for the past 40 years. The practice was previously known as Machen Barker & Associates, but with the change of ownership, the practice name has been changed to Barker Dental Care.

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