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The Importance of Seeing your Periodontist during Covid-19
COVID-19 has unfortunately stuck around much longer than anyone had hoped. During the first lockdown, we pulled back our services and offered emergency treatment in the safest way possible, as was advised by the government. However, now that we are in a second lockdown, we want to stress the importance of seeing your dentist during …
Read MoreHealthy Gums for a Healthy Heart
The European Federation of Periodontology has come together with the World Heart Federation to create awareness around the impact periodontal disease can have on your heart. This campaign is promoting healthy gums for a healthy heart. There is a lot of information out there about this very important topic, so we thought we would summarise …
Read MoreLink between Gum Disease and Cancer
A recent US study has shown a clear link between gum disease and cancer.
Read MoreCauses of Bad Breath
According to the HSE, 50% of people have persistent bad breath. You may not have noticed it before, however, with more and more people wearing face masks during Covid-19, it might be more noticeable to you now. To eliminate bad breath, it is important to understanding the cause of your bad breath, as there are …
Read MoreKeeping your teeth in good health during Covid-19
Don’t brush too hard While it may feel like the right thing to do to ensure you are removing all plaque and food particles from your teeth, you may actually be doing damage to your teeth and gums. A gentle circular movement will be more than enough to remove food particles and plaque build up …
Read MoreHow medications affect your oral health
When we think of the factors that affect our oral hygiene we often consider food, how often you brush your teeth, and whether you floss or not. However, we rarely take into account how medications affect your oral health. If you are currently taking any medication, it is really important to talk to your dentist …
Read MoreGum 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
Pros and Cons of an Electric Toothbrush Pros ✔️ There is a higher compliance rate with electric toothbrushes. This is usually due to the timer feature on an electric toothbrush, which tells you how long you have been brushing for. The optimum time for brushing your teeth is 2 minutes. Ease of use – electric …
Read More6 Common Oral Hygiene Mistakes Revealed
Not Brushing your Teeth Long Enough You may think you are brushing your teeth for a long period of time. However, have you actually timed it? The correct length of time you should spend brushing your teeth is two minutes. You will be surprised at how long this feels, but is essential to clean all …
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