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Dr Rebecca Reid, 260 St Vincent Street, Glasgow (2026)

27/03/2026

🥇 FEAR TO FEARLESS 🥇

Some smiles are about aesthetics. Some are about trust. This one was about both.

This patient walked into my surgery petrified. Years without seeing a dentist, anxiety at an all-time high, and a smile he’d learned to hide.

We didn’t start with teeth.
We started with time, listening, and understanding.

Because here’s the truth: dentistry isn’t a conveyor belt. It never should be.
Every patient has a story, and if you don’t take the time to hear it you’ll never get the result THEY truly need.

Clinically, this case wasn’t straightforward.
A complex bite. Class III relationship. Crossbite.
Not your “ideal” composite bonding case and definitely one many would shy away from without orthodontics.

But treatment isn’t about ideal scenarios.
It’s about working with the patient in front of you.

Through careful planning, communication, and trust on both sides, we:
•Stabilised and improved dental health
•Achieved healthy, balanced gums
•Designed a smile that works with his bite, not against it

And most importantly…
•Gave him his confidence back

That final smile? That’s not just composite.
That’s someone who isn’t afraid anymore.

To patients reading this - if fear has been holding you back, you’re not alone. And you can take that first step.

To clinicians - don’t turn your nose up at the “non-ideal” cases. With the right planning and mindset, you can change someone’s life without following a textbook pathway.

Jamie, thank you for trusting me with your journey.

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

22/03/2026

🔅 FULL CIRCLE MOMENT 🔅

Somewhere along the way between exams, clinics, and questioning life choices, I always had it in the back of my mind that one day I’d like to teach. Not in a “stand at the front and read off slides” kind of way… but properly share what I actually do day to day.

One of the things on my 2026 bucket list was to inspire others and teach my own content and that quietly became a reality.

I had the chance to work with a group of young dentists in the early stages of their careers who just wanted to get really good at the fundamentals. The bread and butter dentistry that we do every single day. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just doing things properly.

Because the reality is the reason things work well in practice isn’t luck. It’s consistency. Same protocols, same standards, every patient. No straying when you’re tired, running late, or tempted to “just this once” it.

Yes, even when placing rubber dam for the 5th time that day.

For me that’s exciting! Turning science with so many variables into predictable results!

Getting to lecture then move into doing a demo on a phantom head felt surreal in the best way. Slightly nerve wracking, but mostly just really rewarding.

I’ve been lucky to have some incredible teachers over the years, and also a few who made me think “I’d probably do that differently.” Both are equally valuable!

I always said that if I ever got the opportunity to teach, I’d put 100% into it: the prep, the delivery, the content, and really try to make it worthwhile for the people giving up their time to listen to lil ole me.

This felt like a big milestone. Not in a loud, look-at-me way… but in a quiet “this is exactly where I’m meant to be heading” kind of way. HUMBLED.

Very grateful for the opportunity and very excited for what’s coming next!

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

22/03/2026

❗️EMERGENCY DIGITAL SMILE TRANSFORMATION ❗️

This patient came in looking for a single tooth replacement but with a bit of planning, we were able to do so much more.

Using a 3D scan at the consultation appointment, we designed a custom-fit partial denture, completely pain-free, no impressions, no gagging, much more accurate and a little better for the environment!

We decided to:
- Replace the missing tooth
- Add additional teeth posteriorly to fill spaces
- Improve the bite with better support
- Widen the smile for a more balanced, aesthetic result

Because the patient had enough interdigitating teeth, we were able to take an accurate bite record digitally and go straight to fit, no multiple try-in stages needed.

Literally scan straight to a seamless fit!

Shade matching?
A simple clinical photo with good natural lighting and the patients input.

The result: a natural, fuller smile delivered efficiently and comfortably.

Digital dentistry really is changing the game: faster, more predictable, and a much better patient experience.

Voila

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

20/03/2026

A SMILE FOR THE AISLE 🤍

This lovely bride wanted one thing.. keep it natural!

No heavy, opaque composites
No over-whitened “fake” look
Just a refined, elegant version of her own smile

We started with gentle whitening — a combination of in-chair and at-home to lift the shade while keeping it soft and believable. Then minimal composite replacements to blend, restore and enhance… without ever looking “done”.

The result?
Seamless. Undetectable. Timeless.

Exactly how it should be for a wedding day smile 💍

Because the best compliment is when people think you look great without having anything done!

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

20/03/2026

🧿 No pain. No warning. 🧿

This patient came in thinking everything was fine…
But underneath old composite sealants, hidden decay was quietly progressing towards the nerve!

Sealants can be great but when they start to break down, they can trap bacteria underneath and cause problems you won’t feel until it’s bigger.

What we did:
• Found the hidden decay
• Removed it as conservatively as possible
• Restored with strong, aesthetic composite

Two simple composite fillings, no unnecessary drilling. Clean, functional result that’ll last with good at home care.

No fancy extras here just solid, predictable dentistry done well.

Moral of the story?
Even if nothing hurts, things can still be going on
Regular check-ups = catching problems early (and keeping them small)

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

19/03/2026

Loved teaching our VDPs about gold standard dentistry!

08/03/2026

💪🏼 STRONG WOMEN MAKE STRONG SMILES 💪🏼

Throwing it back to this old magazine cover moment from 2018 channeling my inner “we can do it” energy long before I realised how many incredible women I’d be surrounded by in dentistry every day.

From the nurses keeping everything running, to the lab techs crafting beautiful work behind the scenes, to the dentists, therapists and reception teams holding it all together dentistry is powered by women.

Grateful to work alongside so many brilliant, supportive, hard-working women every single day.

Here’s to lifting each other up, backing each other, and continuing to make space for the next generation of women in dentistry!

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

06/03/2026

🛡️ FILLING 1 - 0 TOOTH 🛡️

But enamel is the strongest material in the body? Correct. Sometimes with little micro cracks starting at placement and into years of use, the weakened parts of the tooth break and the old fillings stay.

A few days prior to patching it up ready for this appointment, the disto palatal cusp had pinged off, but the amalgam was still sitting there perfectly intact.

It’s a classic.
If the tooth walls are too weak, the tooth breaks and the filling stays.

So what are the options?

You could patch it – leaving the amalgam in place. But that creates another interface between materials and tooth, which is another place bacteria can potentially sneak in. It also means you have 2 separate fillings in a tooth, placed at separate times, deteriorating differently. I will explain to my patients that sometimes this involved investing more in the tooth if we are replacing multiple surfaces at separate intervals.

You could remove and replace with amalgam, but amalgam isn’t adhesive. It needs mechanical retention, which means removing more tooth to create undercuts. In this case that would mean sacrificing even more tooth structure.

Or you remove and replace with an adhesive material..?

Adhesive it is.

Composite lets us bond to what tooth is left rather than cutting more away just to hold a filling in.

This one was a bit fiddly – tight contacts and awkward access – so there’s no fancy anatomy going on here. The priorities were simple:

• Good moisture control
• A proper seal
• Stable occlusion

The seal is the deal… and if the bite isn’t right the cusp will be back off again.

Rubber dam for isolation (as always). Finally getting a chance to show off the pink disco dam in a photo and I feel like a fully fledged dental influencer.

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

27/02/2026

🖤 MODEL : MIRROR : MOUTH 🖤

One of my absolute favourite things in dentistry?
Evicting old, leaking, cracked, questionable-looking restorations and replacing them with beautiful, bonded onlays that actually respect the remaining tooth structure.

There’s something deeply satisfying about removing the dark and replacing it with light. Very Marie Kondo, but make it adhesive dentistry.

But this isn’t just drill and stick. If you’re my patient you’ll know this.

This is:

• The initial conversation – showing patients their failing restorations on an intra-oral scan and saying, “We can do better than this.”
• Nailing oral hygiene - because good dentistry sits on good foundations.
• Introducing them to rubber dam – yes, we’re fancy and we’re dry. (No it’s not new)
• The focused two hour prep appointment.
• Shade selection, morphology planning, obsessive detail. Because back teeth still get the same attention from me as the front.
• Precise communication with the lab so the model becomes something even better in the mouth.

It’s a whole journey. A collaboration. A bit of science, a bit of art, a lot of communication.

And honestly? It makes me ridiculously happy.

This is the kind of thing my home page is full of because saving tooth structure and giving teeth a second life will never get boring to me.

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

25/02/2026

🚰 LEAKING 🚰

As a dentist, one of my favourite things is being able to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible while upgrading failing restorations to something strong, aesthetic and long-lasting.

In this case, the existing fillings on both molars had started to leak. That means bacteria can creep in around the margins, increasing the risk of decay underneath and weakening the remaining tooth. By replacing it early, we can:

• Prevent recurrent decay
• Reduce the chances of cracks and fractures
• Reduce the risk of needing root canal treatment later
• Maintain more natural tooth structure
• Improve aesthetics and function instantly
• Strengthen and seal the tooth properly
• Reduce time in the chair

These new restorations are minimally invasive and bonded to the tooth, helping to reinforce it rather than just “plug” it.

I will always attempt this under the best possible conditions. Dam. HV suction. Proper PPE.
Why does that matter?

• A completely dry field = better bond strength (there’s HEAPS of evidence out there for this now)
• Reduced contamination = longer lasting results
• Improved visibility and precision
• Increased comfort and safety for the patient (and the dentist and nurse..!!)
• Better control of moisture and bacteria

Add in high quality composite materials and a meticulous bonding technique, and you get a restoration that looks natural, feels comfortable and is built to last.

Dentistry should be preventative, precise and minimally invasive wherever possible.

Nothing fancy, just textbook gold standard bread and butter dentistry.

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

22/02/2026

⏱️ 45 MINUTES ⏱️

We’re all strapped for time. It’s the most valuable thing on the planet. So what if I told you this result was completed safely, in 45 minutes!

This patient came in for a hygiene appointment with healthy gums, an air polishing treatment to remove extrinsic staining. Then, we whitened with a BlancOne Touch session.

Instant results, no sensitivity, and ready for that holiday or event! Or in this case, ready to fill those anterior wear faucets!

If you’ve whitened before and need a top-up, or if you’re just looking to brighten your smile with painless, quick, and easy teeth whitening, this is the solution for you! Depending on your natural tooth shade, you may need a 10 or 30-minute session to reach the perfect whiteness.

Boost your smile with take-home whitening for the best results!

Any questions? Get in touch and let’s make your smile shine!

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

20/02/2026

🫆 SMALL TREATMENT; BIG IMPRINT 🫆

This lovely patient came to see me feeling self-conscious about her front tooth.
An old composite restoration had been placed. It was off shade, bulky and had excess glue picking up so much staining compared to the beautifully natural central beside it.

Rather than jumping to anything aggressive, we planned something beautifully simple:

1. Whitening to lift the overall shade and give us a fresh canvas
2. Replacement of the single central composite with anatomical replication of the adjacent tooth

We spent time analysing the contralateral central, its line angles, surface texture, value, and that dreamy translucent incisal edge.

If you’ve ever done an anterior composite course, you know… this is the dream case. 🤍

A creamy, bright mid-body shade
Soft internal characterisation
And that subtle incisal translucency that makes it disappear into the smile.

All completed in one simple appointment with no injections! We used gold standard isolation and a special light to ensure only the old composite was being removed and not unnecessary tooth structure. A few tricks with polishing and finishing, and this should stay stain free for a while!

Just thoughtful shade planning and minimally invasive dentistry at its best.

And most importantly?
She left confident and smiling ready to take on her day feeling like herself again.

Minimally invasive dentistry wins every time.

Old composites staining? Let’s change them!

Dr Rebecca Reid
Dentistry | Aesthetics | Wellness | Skincare

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