Blog
11 Aug 2019, 11:49 am
Right now, we are holding a colouring competition for our younger patients and have already received some beautiful entries. If your child hasn’t entered yet, ask us for an entry form during your next visit or pop into our dental practice any time.
11 Aug 2019, 11:47 am
Our regular patients will know we are a family-oriented practice and we warmly welcome patients of all ages, and especially young children. Teaching kids about the importance of dental care is enormously important, and we work with families to educate children in ways that are fun and engaging.
7 July 2019, 2:24 pm
Getting your kids off to school in the mornings can be a rush, and unfortunately, many children will head off to school without a clean, healthy mouth. Worryingly, more than a few children begin their school lives with tooth decay, a completely avoidable disease.
7 July 2019, 2:20 pm
It’s challenging to try to get children to brush for longer than 30 seconds, let alone the full two minutes, and then there is the issue of getting them to brush at least twice a day! Making it into a fun activity can help considerably, so why not try an incentive chart?
7 July 2019, 2:17 pm
Have you ever gone away and forgotten your toothbrush? It happens to everybody occasionally, but it is possible to clean your teeth without a toothbrush. All you need is a paper towel and your toothpaste.
7 July 2019, 2:11 pm
The health of your mouth greatly affects your overall health, as it is literally a gateway to your body. Studies have shown associations between poor gum health (gum disease) and serious general health complications like cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and dementia.
2 June 2019, 4:22 pm
Canker sores or mouth ulcers are more prevalent during the colder winter months, but there are steps you can take to help prevent these painful sores.
2 June 2019, 4:21 pm
Have you noticed your teeth are more sensitive as the weather gets colder? It’s a common complaint. During colder weather, your teeth can contract slightly, potentially causing microcracks that slightly open whenever you bite down, and which can allow unwanted sensations to penetrate your tooth nerves.
2 June 2019, 4:20 pm
People are enjoying longer and more active lives, and your oral health plays an important role in healthy ageing. As you get older, the risk of poor oral health increases. Problems such as gum disease (periodontitis), tooth loss, tooth decay, and dry mouth (xerostomia) become more common.
2 June 2019, 4:18 pm
Increasingly, we are learning far more about how oral health affects the immune system. Without good oral health, your risk of developing serious health problems increases. Heart disease, respiratory illnesses and diabetes have all been linked to poor oral health. The connection is oral bacteria.