News & Articles: Dental Articles

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?

The name “periodontitis” means ‘inflammation around the tooth.” Micro-organisms, such as bacteria, stick to the surface of the tooth and in the pockets surrounding

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

With the country gripped by the outbreak of Coronavirus and many dentists closed until further notice a guide has been published for managing toothache

Diabetes and Gum Disease

Did you know that there is estimated to be over 4 million people living with diabetes in the UK at present. This represents 6% of the UK population

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 and

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

Oral Cancer Awareness

Do you know mouth cancer is now the 14th most common cancer in the UK? 93% of oral cancer cases are preventable and are

Effects of Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Many people are susceptible to grinding their teeth or clenching their jaw without realising they’re doing it. Grinding your teeth, (referred to as Bruxism)

Caring for your Child’s Dental Health – How to prevent Tooth Decay

In our society, there is a continuous challenge to reduce tooth decay and extraction rates within children. The NHS figures reveal that 6.9 million

Primary prevention of Peri-Implantitis

Peri-implantitis is a site-specific infectious disease that causes an inflammatory process in soft tissues and bone loss around an osseointegrated implant in function. When

Enamel Erosion

Enamel is the outer protective layer for your teeth and helps protect against physical and chemical damage. Enamel is very strong – in fact

Discoloured teeth

Tooth discolouration can’t be determined from just one cause. In some cases it can’t be avoided – although it’s important to know how it

News & Articles: Dental Articles

Dangers of Do-it-Yourself Dentistry

What is chronic periodontal disease?

The association between Periodontitis and Osteoporosis

Gum disease and arthritis

The link between gum disease and obesity

Dental Trauma

Managing toothache at home

Diabetes and Gum Disease

Effective prevention of Periodontal diseases

Look after your teeth at Christmas

Spotting mouth cancer in the early stages

The Symptoms of Mouth Cancer

Causes of mouth cancer

Research shows risks to children’s oral health

Summer Oral Health

The growing trend of DIY Dentistry

Which foods are good for your teeth?

The Dangers of Teeth Whitening Kits

Oral Cancer Awareness

Effects of Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Caring for your Child’s Dental Health – How to prevent Tooth Decay

Primary prevention of Peri-Implantitis

Enamel Erosion

Discoloured teeth

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