Not so long ago, ageing used to be associated with a full set of dentures, but this is a misconception as you don’t need to lose your teeth. Nowadays, it’s possible to maintain healthy teeth and gums for your entire life, provided you have a good oral care routine and a healthy lifestyle. Good oral […] Read more
Spring is a time for getting rid of cobwebs and deep cleaning your home, but spring cleaning your health can be equally as important, and probably more enjoyable and rewarding. Follow our easy tips on how to feel healthier this spring. Buy local in-season produce as it is usually cheaper and tastier, you get the […] Read more
Dental Health Week is in August every year, and it is a great opportunity to pause for a moment and to think about your family’s oral health. Our regular patients will know we are truly a family-oriented dental practice and specialise in taking care of kids’ dental health. Our children’s dental services are aimed at […] Read more
We are holding a colouring competition for our younger patients and have already received some beautiful entries. If your child hasn’t entered yet, ask us for an entry form during your next visit or pop into our dental practice any time. We will be announcing the lucky prize winner in a later edition of our […] Read more
As the kids get ready to go back to school, here are a few tips to help them have a healthy and happy start to the term. • Walk to school, if possible as there are lots of benefits of daily exercise. It can help improve concentration and can increase self-confidence, and physical activity leads […] Read more
Children learn through play, so try these fun dental activities that will teach them about oral care. Tooth Necklace Make a drawing of a tooth on cardboard, approximately 4 cm x 4 cm and use this as a template so children can make 20 teeth (children have 20 primary teeth) using brightly coloured paper. Take […] Read more
It’s challenging to try to get children to brush for longer than 30 seconds, let alone the full two minutes, and then there is the issue of getting them to brush at least twice a day! Making it into a fun activity can help considerably, so why not try an incentive chart? Make a simple […] Read more
As you age, it’s even more crucial to look after your dental health. Poor oral health can negatively affect your quality of life and even overall health. Common problems experienced later in life include tooth loss and tooth decay, gum disease (periodontal disease), and dry mouth (xerostomia). How Ageing Can Affect Your Dental and General […] Read more
Eating ice cream or having a sip of hot coffee is no fun when it causes tooth pain. Sometimes even brushing or flossing your teeth is enough to make you wince. If this sounds familiar, you may have sensitive teeth, where hot and cold sensations reach your tooth nerve more easily. Tooth sensitivity can be […] Read more
Have you noticed that breathing in the cold air makes your teeth hurt? This is because the inner part of your tooth called the dentine may be exposed. Dentine is usually protected by tooth enamel and consists of microscopic tubules. When exposed, these tubules allow sensations to travel to the nerve in your dental pulp, […] Read more
