When we think of menopause, hot flushes and mood changes often come to mind first — but what about your teeth and gums? Many people are surprised to learn that the hormonal changes associated with menopause can significantly impact your oral health too. At the Wellesley Dental Practice, we believe in supporting your overall wellbeing [...]
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to focus on making positive changes and what better place to start than with your oral health? Your smile is one of your greatest assets, and improving your dental hygiene can have benefits that extend far beyond aesthetics. Here are some proactive steps and resolutions to [...]
For many of us, December is a time of joy, celebration, and...indulgence. Between festive feasts, sweet treats, and celebratory drinks, it’s easy to let your oral health take a backseat. However, maintaining a healthy smile doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun. By striking the right balance between enjoyment and care, [...]
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024, and although we regularly check our patients for any signs of disease during their regular dental check ups, we also welcome this annual event to help raise awareness about a condition that impacts thousands of people in the UK every year. Understanding mouth cancer, its symptoms, causes and [...]
Halloween is just around the corner, and for many of us, it’s a time to enjoy festive fun, costumes, and of course—sweets. While we all try to maintain a balanced diet throughout the year, Halloween often causes sugar overload as our good intentions seem to suddenly go out of the window when faced with a [...]
As the school holidays draw to a close and our kids prepare to return to school, this can be a really good time to examine our children’s brushing and oral health routine to make sure that their oral health is a top priority. Developing good habits early on can set the stage for a lifetime [...]
We all know it's bad for our teeth, but it's also pretty hard to avoid. Let's face it, sugar is ubiquitous. From breakfast cereal to salad dressing, sugar can be found in nearly every kind of processed food - but why is it so difficult to resist? The allure of sugar lies not only in [...]
Maintaining good oral health is essential for our overall wellbeing, and it starts with a decent dental routine. This month we’re taking a look at some of the things you can do to keep your mouth in great condition between dental appointments, including how to choose and care for your toothbrush, using mouthwash, interdental brushes [...]
We’re coming up to one of our favourite times of the year - National Smile Month! This year the event runs from the 13th May to the 13th June and the theme for 2024 is ‘Love Your Smile.’ This month’s blog is all about the key themes for this year’s event and how you can [...]
Maintaining good oral health, especially during celebrations like Easter, can sometimes be a bit of an uphill struggle. With so many tempting treats, chocolate gifts and the apparent normalisation of eating chocolate for breakfast, it's easy to forget about the impact that sugary snacks can have on our teeth and gums. Which is why we’ve [...]
