News & Articles: Dental Articles

The truth about sugar and your teeth

Sugar is a staple in many of our favourite foods and drinks. And it’s no secret that it can wreak havoc on our teeth

Tooth Decay is a Leading Cause of Concern for Children in the UK

Tooth decay is a problem particularly acute among children from deprived backgrounds, who are more likely to experience tooth decay due to poor oral

The effects of stress on your oral health and how to manage it

Stress is an inevitable part of life, and we all experience it at some point. However, prolonged or chronic stress can have significant effects

From Dentures to a Perfect Smile: How Our Practice Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

Are you tired of the hassle and discomfort of wearing dentures? Do you long for a permanent, fixed solution for your missing teeth? Look

Being a Dental Student – Kieron Taylor

My name is Kieron Taylor and I am a third year dental student at University of Liverpool. This week I am writing and sharing

Fellowship Award from the Royal College of Surgeons

Congratulations to Mark on receiving a fellowship award from the Royal College of Surgeons in periodontology and implant dentistry! A few weeks ago, our

Dangers of Do-it-Yourself Dentistry

DIY or Do-It-Yourself dentistry is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, but it poses a serious risk to dental health. With our practice just

What is chronic periodontal disease?

Periodontitis disease, also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue. Without treatment, it can destroy not only the

The association between Periodontitis and Osteoporosis

It is more than a century that the idea of a possible connection between the mouth and the rest of the body first appeared

Gum disease and arthritis

Scientists have long been aware of a connection between gum disease and systemic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. A new growing body

The link between gum disease and obesity

Along with being associated with heart disease, diabetes, and even increased mortality, obesity is also associated with periodontal disease. The link between gum disease

Dental Trauma

Dentists treat all kinds of tooth problems, and your dentist will probably be your first point of call after sustaining any sort of trauma.

Managing toothache at home

Toothache can be an incredibly uncomfortable and distressing experience. While it’s essential to consult a dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment, there are steps

Diabetes and Gum Disease

Gum disease: did you know that there is estimated to be over 4 million people living with diabetes in the UK at present. This

Effective prevention of Periodontal diseases

Bleeding gums are not a natural sign and generally indicate poor gum health. This may manifest as blood in your saliva when brushing teeth

Look after your teeth at Christmas

Now, we’re not one to kill your festive cheer or put a dampener on the incoming Christmas party season, but it would seem putting

Spotting mouth cancer in the early stages

Whilst your dental practitioner will check your mouth thoroughly at each appointment, spotting mouth cancer in the early stages is very important and you

The Symptoms of Mouth Cancer

As part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, we are looking at the symptoms of mouth cancer and what you can do to help your dentist

Causes of mouth cancer

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month and here in the first of a series of articles we look at the causes of mouth cancer.

Research shows risks to children’s oral health

Research conducted by the Royal College of Surgeons has shown that there is still work to be done around children’s oral health in the

Summer Oral Health

As the heat rises and we protect our skin with sun cream, we must make sure we add our summer oral health into the

The growing trend of DIY Dentistry

DIY dentistry has been a growing trend as kits have been flooding onto the market for a few years, giving the ability to whiten

Which foods are good for your teeth?

Many foods and beverages cause damage to our teeth without us even realising, whether it be from high acidity, sugar or from pigments in

The Dangers of Teeth Whitening Kits

Preventing your teeth from discolouring can be difficult, especially for those who regularly drink coffee, tea, red wine or smoke. To this end teeth