Latest blogs from your local dental team
It started out with a Kiss!
It started out with a Kiss With Valentine’s Day here upon us we are all feeling the love in the air. However do you ever think about what you may be kissing? Kissing can provide many health benefits and can be pretty fun, but sometimes it can also result in the spread of bacteria and viruses.…
What to do in Dental Emergency
What to do in Dental Emergency Dental emergencies can often be a difficult time as they are something we can never be quite prepared for. The most important thing to do in any dental emergency is to remain calm. By remaining calm you are able to reduce your risk of making any mistakes or making…
Gum Recession?
Gum Recession? Many people experience gum recession which may affect the appearance of your smile and often results in tooth sensitivity. There may be many reasons as to why Gum recession occurs however there are steps we can take to avoid its progression and severity. It used to be the thought that gum recession was…
Healthy habits and reducing sugar
Healthy habits and reducing sugar We’ve all heard it from such a young age; ‘Sugar will ruin your teeth.’ However as adults how many of us practice this in our everyday day lives? As our diet becomes increasingly processed and convenient to fit into our busy lives it can be hard to determine how much…
Oral cancer Awareness
Most of us are aware of cancer and its effects on various regions of the body. However, do we ever stop and think how cancer can occur in the mouth? Oral cancer can be potentially fatal and the World Health Organisation has stated that it is the eleventh most prevalent cancer in the world. Oral…
Oral Health for Busy Lives
Oral Health for Busy Lives While we understand more of us are getting increasingly time poor, it is important to still make time for your dental and oral health. It is just as important to care for your teeth and gums just as much as any other aspect of our lives. The Basics Essentially we…
Gum health and your Heart – How are they linked?
Gum health and your Heart As dental professionals we are well aware that your oral health can often be a window to your overall health. Health professionals have known for quite some time that there is a link between gum disease and heart disease. We also know that those who suffer from diabetes are often…
The causes of toothache
No one likes a toothache A toothache is one of the most common reasons that people attend the Dentist. At the best of times a toothache may be a slight niggle or at its worst it can be an excruciating pain which cannot be relieved. Obviously as dental professionals we aim to avoid any tooth pain…
Dental fear and phobias
Dental Phobia The fear of the dentist or dental treatment is a common problem which we encounter on a daily basis. We want you to know that for us, managing dental fear is perfectly OK. Anxiety and fear of the dentist has been around as long as the practice of dentistry so it essentially is part…
The latest dental trends: Oil pulling and Activated Charcoal
Oil pulling and Activated Charcoal Have you heard of coconut oil pulling or activated charcoal for your mouth? This latest trend that keeps popping up all over our social media feed. We are also being asked on a regular basis by many of our patients and friends if it really works. These alternative oral hygiene…