Playing sports is great exercise and has a number of health benefits that make it an excellent hobby, however contact sports and ball sports also pose safety risks and can…
How Sugar Damages Your Teeth: The Facts
We all hear that sugar ‘rots our teeth’ and that the dentist warns us to stay away from too many sugary snack and drinks, but do you know the true…
The Composition of the Mouth and Teeth
The mouth and teeth are made up of a number of different components, each with their own purpose and function to assist us in eating, drinking and communicating. One of…
Common Oral Health Problems in the Elderly
As we get older, the body faces a number of challenges and issues which, along with ageing teeth and gums, can affect oral health and increase the risk of disease.…
Dental Braces: What are they, what do they look like and what are my options?
Braces are a widely-used solution for a number of orthodontic problems which, if left untreated, could lead to oral health issues in the future. The most common problems that can…
Diseases of the jaw
There are a number of diseases of the jaw which can cause pain and oral health problems. During all check-ups and procedures, your dentist will be able to look for…
The Traveller’s Checklist for Dental Care
If you’re planning to go travelling or on holiday abroad then you will no doubt have a long list of things to take care of and prepare for before you…
What Are Dental Implants?
If you have lost a tooth or had one removed by your dentist then there are a number of options available to you in order to replace the tooth and…
What to Do with Broken, Chipped and Missing Teeth
Sustaining any type of damage to your teeth is often unexpected and alarming. Whilst you may feel panicked about the options to repair your smile, in actual fact both chipped…
Is it safe to visit the dentist whilst pregnant?
Pregnancy is a time when most patients are bombarded with advice and information, one of the pieces of information we find they are not given is about visiting the dentist…