Prevention is key to a longer lasting smile – and more money in your pocket!

Prevention is key to a longer lasting smile – and more money in your pocket! In dentistry as well as in medicine, to prevent is better than to cure. To maintain a good oral health, it is recommended to: brush twice a day, floss, use inter-dental brushes and rinse using a fluoride mouthwash. A poor. Continue reading >>

Avoid eating sweets too often. When eating sweets, eat them all at one time rather than spread out across the day. Avoid drinking fizzy drinks. If you do, drink through a straw. Brush your teeth twice a day, with a fluoride toothpaste. Floss or use inter-dental brushes at least once a day before brushing to. Continue reading >>

It’s that time of year again when people start to hang up their christmas trees and sing along to christmas songs on the radio. Christmas time is not only about gifts and celebration, but food is also a big part of the festivities. As British people, we all look forward to a big juicy roasted turkey and wine for. Continue reading >>

Women are the most likely to break one of the three golden rules for clean and healthy teeth, with nearly six out of ten (59 per cent) regularly skipping brushing their teeth at bedtime, compared to just over a third of men (35 per cent). In contrast, relatively few people skip brushing their teeth in. Continue reading >>

According to recent research undertaken by the NHS Information Centre, nearly 1 in 2 (45%) of 11 to 15 year olds are cosuming alcohol, and over 1 in 4 (27%) admitted to smoking. Although these figures show an improvement over the last 10 years, the British Dental Health Foundation believes they still show cause for. Continue reading >>

Considering it’s one of the major causes of tooth loss, it’s pretty difficult to spot the signs of gum disease. Links between gum disease and, in some cases, life-threatening illnesses are constantly developing, so taking care of your gums is vitally important. As we all have gum disease at some point in our lives, it’s. Continue reading >>

We all know that most of us have a fear of dentists. Some are scared of needles, others of having a drill in their mouth. Having a fear of dentists is called dental phobia, and is a very common problem amongst children and adults. People with dental phobia tend to refrain from visiting the dentist. Continue reading >>

A recent study has revealed erectile dysfunction can be linked to gum disease. The research, carried out on 70 male subjects, showed a correlation between gum disease and the ability to achieve an erection. The data indicates that as the severity of erectile dysfunction increased, so did the prevalence of chronic periodontitis (gum disease). Overall,. Continue reading >>

An endodontist is a specialist that deals with problems with the pulp of the tooth.  Generally they have completed a dental degree (5-years) and then completed further specialist training (3-5 years) on root canal treatments. Treatment of an infected pulp usually requires a root canal treatment. A root canal treatment is when the pulp, containing. Continue reading >>

As a person’s smile is regarded as one of their most attractive features, more and more people are now taking better care of their teeth. However, not all of us are lucky enough to be born with perfectly straight teeth. If someone wanted to improve their smile by straightening their teeth, one option will be. Continue reading >>