Many of us work hard to prevent heart attacks and strokes; we run, bike, swim, and watch what we eat. Of course, all those things are important, but what about our toothbrushes and floss? Their importance to overall health may surprise you.
Many studies suggest oral health, specifically gum disease, is related to serious conditions such [...]

My whole life I had been afraid of the dentist’s office. And anytime I summoned the bravery to find a new dentist, I had an even more painful experience! But all that re-structured for me when I figured out these two practical techniques for talking with my dentist. Ever since, the entire experience of going [...]

The number of cases of mouth cancer is rising. Since the 1990s, the number of cases of oral cancer in the UK has increased by nearly 30% for men in their Forties. It has also risen by nearly 25% for women. The majority of health experts put this increase down to changes in lifestyle and [...]

Some people look at themselves in the mirror and cannot see beyond their smile. After all, your smile is one of your most important attributes. It makes your attractive to other people, warm, welcoming and friendly. Your smile can open a conversation as well as close a business deal. It can make people feel comfortable [...]

First things first, let’s start with the bad news. The fact is that most of us have gum disease. A lot of people look surprised when their dentist tells them that. However, gum disease is usually caused by the build-up of plaque and plaque, unfortunately, builds up at a constant rate. So to some extent, [...]

If you’re a parent, you are probably already aware of the debate surrounding flouride. Fouride is added to much of the drinking water in the UK before it reaches our homes. Many people see this as one of the key factors in reducing tooth decay and improving oral hygiene across the UK.
However, there is another [...]

Receding gums can be caused by a number of reasons. But one of the biggest problems is that it is actually quite a difficult condition to spot. If the gums are receding very slowly, it is always difficult to identify very gradual erosion. By then, it could be too late to take the necessary steps [...]

The dental landscape has changed in recent years. With the growing demand to provide a wider and wider array of services to more and more people, the NHS is under increasing pressure. As a result it has struggled to maintain some aspects of its services and private companies have moved in to fill the gap [...]

There are lots of new products emerging onto the dental market all the time. Some of these products claim to be more cost-effective. Some of them claim to be more time-efficient. Some of them claim to be more technologically advanced and medically superior to those treatments used in the past. If you are a consumer, [...]

It isn’t unusual to lose a tooth. Of course, it can make you feel as though you stand out like a sore thumb when you smile. But in many cases, a missing tooth can easily and subtly replaced with a dental bridge, so that most people will not even know the difference.
If you are missing [...]