Special offers, low prices and pictures of denture wearers with fantastic smiles in an advert may attract a lot of attention from people looking for new dentures but as this news report highlights, what you see isn't necessarily what you get. The man in this report had only completed an apprenticeship as a dental technician many years earlier. Because these qualifications had expired he was operating illegally and in very poor conditions. Not only was he working in an unsterile environment and putting people's health at risk but most of the dentures he made were a really bad fit.

What this story really tells us is why you should always be aware of what to look for when searching for someone to make your new dentures:

·Check they are qualified-A Clinical Dental Technician, known as a CDT is a registered Dental Care Professional. They are trained and fully qualified to offer a range of denture services direct to patients. They must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) to be able to work in the UK. Patients can be reassured by this that they are meeting the standards that the GDC set.

·Arrange a consultation at their clinic-You should always meet with the CDT and discuss in detail what you are looking for. Ask as many questions as you want and 't be afraid to outline any worries or concerns you may have.

·Speak to previous customers-Any CDT that has a good reputation will have testimonials from previous customers who will be happy to be contacted. 

I'm Barrie Semp Dip Cdt RCS (Eng) and owner of The Smile Centre UK. I am a qualified Clinical Dental Technician (denturist). The hand crafted dentures we make look so good you would find hard to distinguish them from natural teeth and gums. From the start I am personally involved in the making of your dentures and will consult with you throughout to ensure the end result gives you dentures you won't stop smiling about.

At The Smile Centre UK each tooth in your set of hand crafted dentures is positioned by hand. The latest technology is used to register the correct bite. We also ensure the wearer has the correct lip and facial support.

I offer a free initial consultation so why not give me a call on 0844 3098 177. If you prefer you can enquire online and I will call you back to arrange a visit to our clinic.