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Gum Disease Treatment
How to treat Gum Disease? Home Care If you are seeing the early signs of gum disease (gingivitis), we recommend seeing your dentist for some professional advice. Gingivitis can be reversed if caught in time. There are some steps you can take at home that may be able to reduce the problems you are facing. …
Read MoreElectric vs Manual Toothbrushes
Is the investment in an electric toothbrush essential when it comes to your oral hygiene? We believe both the electric and manual toothbrush can be effective at removing plaque, once used correctly. There are pros and cons to both toothbrushes, so here is some information to take into account when deciding on what toothbrush to …
Read More6 Common Oral Hygiene Mistakes Revealed
Here are some of the most common oral hygiene mistakes we see, all of which are easily changed. Check your routine against these mistakes, and see if there is anything you can change to make your routine that bit better. We often have patients coming in with early signs of gum disease, some of which …
Read MoreSmoking and Periodontal Disease
What is the connection between smoking and periodontal disease? Smoking is widely known to have an adverse effect on your general health. When we think of smoking and its impact on your health, we usually think of lung cancer. However, smoking also has a part to play in several diseases of the mouth. Let’s look …
Read MoreMouth Cancer Awareness Day 2019
Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2019 is on Wednesday, September 18th. This will be its 10th year running. This campaign aims to promote awareness of mouth cancer, its causes, and how to reduce your risk of getting it. This year, we are trying to highlight the importance of early diagnosis. Early diagnosis greatly improves your chance …
Read MoreWhat is Gingivitis?
This month we have to decided to discuss gingivitis in more detail, including its causes and symptoms, and how to avoid it. Gingivitis is a very common and mild form of gum disease. It can cause inflammation and bleeding of the gingiva, which is the gum around the base of the tooth. If not treated …
Read MoreLink Found between mouth bacteria and strokes
A recent study has been released highlighting the link between mouth bacteria and strokes. This study was completed by a Finnish research group. This study included 75 patients who were treated for an ischemic stroke. An ischemic stroke is the most common of strokes accounting for 87% of all strokes. It is usually caused by …
Read MoreWhy Choose Dental Implants
Dental Implants are the best available solution for the problem of missing teeth. Made out of titanium, and shaped to replace the root of the missing teeth. Made out of titanium, and shaped to replace the root of the missing tooth, they offer several advantages over conventional crown, dentures, and bridgework. So why choose dental …
Read MoreGum Health Day 2019
Gum Health Day 2019 has been celebrated across Europe this year on May 12th. 2019 has been the biggest year for Gum Health Day since it began in 2014. Over 45 countries took part in promoting healthy gums, and creating awareness of its importance. We wanted to join in and create some awareness around this …
Read MoreNutrition and Dental Health
A healthy diet and good dental health go hand in hand. Your mouth is the first place nutrients from food enter your body. It is where the digestion process begins. Therefore, what we eat is so important for our overall health, and our oral health. According to the American Dental Association, your oral hygiene is …
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