Billions of tiny bacteria live inside your mouth, colonising your tongue, teeth and under your gums! Your mouth is dark and wet – the perfect breeding ground for some of these pesky germs… If these germs are allowed to do their thing, they’ll make plaque and calculus. But what is plaque and how is it […]
READ MOREGum Disease Management During Covid-19 Part 2
Gum Disease Management during Covid-19 Part 2 If you have been diagnosed with Gum or Periodontial Disease, you may be unable to access routine treatment or your regular preventative care like cleaning at the dentist, due to the current Covid-19 restrictions. Visit our Covid-19 Service Restrictions Update to find out more about these restrictions. Always […]
READ MOREGum Disease Management During Covid-19 Part 1
Gum Disease Management during Covid-19 Part 1 If you have been diagnosed with Gum or Periodontial Disease, you may be unable to access routine treatment or your regular preventative care like cleaning at the dentist, due to the current Covid-19 restrictions. Visit our Covid-19 Service Restrictions Update to find out more about these restrictions. Always […]
READ MOREPeriodontitis, Gum Disease and How to Treat it
Your Gum Health Explained, Part 2: Periodontitis In our previous blog, you would have learnt the basics about gum disease, what gingivitis is and how it can be treated and prevented. Now, we’re going to talk about Periodontitis, the next stage of gum disease – you know, the one where your teeth can actually fall […]
READ MOREBleeding gums, gingivitis and how to fix it
Your Gum Health Explained, Part 1: Gingivitis Do you get bleeding gums when you use dental floss? What about when you brush your teeth? Just sometimes? Or all the time? All of us have probably had bleeding gums at some stage. If your gums get inflamed or bleed a little only once or twice a […]
READ MOREElectric versus Manual Toothbrushes – Which Is Best?
Ever since electric toothbrushes were invented in 1939 (this might be disputed) the question has lingered, are electric toothbrushes better than manual toothbrushes? Are they just an expensive gimmick or are they really more effective? And following on from this: Do you then choose soft, medium or hard bristles? Small or big head? Plastic bits […]
READ MOREMouthguards: The best investment you will ever make
Car insurance, home insurance, travel insurance… It sucks how insurance bills just keep coming and coming. You have to pay for them. You know you need them. And when you finally make a claim, you’re glad you had the right insurance. Custom mouthguards are basically the best ever insurance policy you could ever have for […]
READ MOREOral-B Genius 9000 Electric Toothbrush Review
Summary The Oral-B Genius 9000 electric toothbrush represents the best technology that electric toothbrushes have to offer. It’s easy to use, gives an amazing clean for your teeth and gums, and if you can find it for sale under its recommended retail price, it is great value. Buy this toothbrush if you want the best […]
READ MOREAll You Ever Wanted To Know About Wisdom Teeth
Have you ever wondered why your wisdom teeth can cause you so much grief? Is it normal? Do they need to be removed? When should they be removed? Read on to find out everything you need to know about those pesky little buggers and how you can be one step ahead! What Are Wisdom Teeth? […]
READ MOREStrategies to Manage Anxiety During a Dental Appointment: Dental Anxiety and Fear (Part 2)
Following on from our “What is Dental Anxiety and Fear?” blog, here we focus on real strategies that you can use during your next dental appointment to manage your dental anxiety. How Do I Conquer This Fear? Firstly, find out what’s making you feel this way at the dentist. What are the triggers? There is […]
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