Has it been a while since your family saw our dentist? The school holidays are the perfect time to catch up on dental visits and any planned treatments. According to research, over 40% of children aged between five and 10 have tooth decay in their baby teeth or primary teeth, but tooth decay is preventable […] Read more
Many people realise that vitamin D is essential for good health but are unaware of its impact on oral health. Receiving enough vitamin D can reduce the rate of tooth decay and prevent other serious diseases like gum disease. One study showed that children who received a vitamin D supplement every day had fewer cavities […] Read more
New Year resolutions are popular, and over half are health-related, but very few include a brighter and healthier smile using the latest cosmetic dental treatments. However, cosmetic dentistry can improve your appearance, boosting self-esteem, and some treatments help to protect your oral health. For example, porcelain crowns and fillings help protect and preserve your teeth, […] Read more
With the holidays just around the corner, a brighter smile is on many people’s wish lists, but choosing the right method is important. Natural home remedies such as oil pulling or brushing your teeth with baking soda or strawberries will do very little to brighten your smile. There are plenty of over-the-counter products to choose […] Read more
The New Year can be the perfect time to think about rejuvenating the appearance of your teeth, and there are lots of exciting treatments that can help give you that dazzling smile of your dreams. Many cosmetic dentistry treatments are very affordable, and some can even help protect your teeth. Possible options include: Adult Orthodontics […] Read more
Both Santa and the Tooth Fairy are magical figures, appealing to the imagination of young children, and both can be great teaching tools when it comes to good oral hygiene. The Tooth Fairy is well-known for visiting the homes of small children who have recently lost baby teeth, leaving a small gift in the form […] Read more
Dental implants are a long-term solution for tooth loss, but people investigating this treatment need to have good dental and medical health and ideally should not have any signs of periodontal disease (severe gum disease). Advanced periodontal disease can be tricky to treat as it may become chronic, requiring ongoing care to control it. However, […] Read more
We often see patients with tooth cracks, but while some are serious, other types may not need any treatment. There are five different types of tooth cracks which are: Craze lines Split tooth Vertical root fracture Cracked tooth Cusp fracture Craze lines are microfractures only affecting the enamel. They can be a sign of bruxism […] Read more
There’s nothing worse than seeing your child in pain, and unfortunately, toothache is common. There are many reasons why a child can develop a toothache. It can be due to a cavity, food trapped between teeth, or where a tooth is erupting and has started to push through the gums. If your child does have […] Read more
Most children enjoy sweets, and Halloween is the perfect time to indulge that sweet tooth. However, eating too many sugary treats increases the risk of cavities and toothache. So we’ve put together some ideas for alternative tooth-friendly treats. Sugar-Free Gum Sugar-free gum is great for teeth because it helps promote saliva flow. A good flow […] Read more
0