Date registered: September 2, 2010
May
15
Tweet this! Avoid eating sweets too often When eating sweets, eat them all at one time rather than spread frequently across the day Avoid drinking fizzy drinks. If you do, drink through a straw. Brush your teeth twice a day, every day using fluoride toothpaste Floss in-between teeth at least once a day before brushing… Continue reading »
Dec
20
Tweet this!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… Continue reading »
Oct
06
Tweet this!Nearly half of the population (47 per cent) has admitted to regularly skipping brushing their teeth at bedtime putting their oral health at risk. 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… Continue reading »
Sep
22
Tweet this!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… Continue reading »
Aug
31
Tweet this!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,… Continue reading »
Jul
14
Tweet this!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… Continue reading »
Jul
07
Tweet this!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).… Continue reading »
May
26
Tweet this!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,… Continue reading »
May
12
Tweet this!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… Continue reading »
May
07
Tweet this!Are you a nervous patient? Do you hate the noises, smells and tastes associated with dental treatment? Are you unable to block it all out? Why not try dental sedation? Dental Sedation is a way in which a patient can undergo their treatment without feeling frightened. It is a popular request amongst patients with… Continue reading »
