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 [...]
This week we’re taking a closer look at wisdom teeth. What are they? Do we need them and when is it time to take them out? What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the final set of molars that typically emerge in the far corners of the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth, one [...]
For many years, traditional braces, with metal brackets and wires, were the go-to solution for straightening teeth. Luckily all this has changed and in recent years Invisalign has emerged as a more discreet and flexible alternative to braces, particularly in ‘adult orthodontics’ as more people than ever are choosing to perfect their smile later in [...]
Every November, the Oral Health Foundation highlights awareness of this preventable disease with Mouth Cancer Action Month, a crucial initiative to raise awareness about mouth cancer, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection. Today marks the last day of Mouth Cancer Action Month, but it is so important to check your mouth for [...]
Maintaining good oral health is crucial, not just for a healthier mouth, but for your overall wellbeing too. However, habits like smoking, drinking alcohol, and even vaping can have really damage your teeth and gums as well as your health in general. If you’ve been thinking of quitting or cutting down, hopefully this blog will [...]
If you’re brushing your teeth twice a day and having regular hygienist visits and dental check-ups, you may think you’re already doing enough to keep your mouth healthy – but what if we told you there’s something else you could be doing to keep your mouth in tip-top condition? Interdental brushes are arguably better than [...]
Most of us will have experienced problems with our gums at some point, whether they have been swollen, sore or sometimes bleed a little when we brush our teeth. A lot of people think this is nothing to worry about, despite some of the dramatic TV commercials you may have seen telling you otherwise! So [...]
It’s just over a year since the team completed their Guided Biofilm Training using our new Airflow GBT machine and our patients have been singing the praises of this revolutionary hygienist treatment ever since. If you haven’t tried Guided Biofilm Treatment yet, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about so this month’s [...]
Did you know that November is Mouth Cancer Action Month? Organised by the Oral Health Foundation, it is the UK’s biggest charity campaign for mouth cancer awareness. As dental professionals, we understand the seriousness of mouth cancer and how by spotting the signs early you have a much better chance of getting the treatment [...]
According to a report in Dentistry magazine this month, a shocking amount of Brits who have dental treatment abroad are paying out more money to get their teeth fixed after they return to the UK. The survey into dental tourism, conducted by the British Dental Association found that 86% of dentists have treated patients who [...]
