As the cost of living crisis starts to bite, many people are looking to cut down on their expenses. Unfortunately, for some, this will mean delaying dental checkups and cleans, especially if they think their teeth seem fine. However, this can be a false economy that will cost more money in the long term, resulting […] Read more
Stores are full of Halloween paraphernalia and are already piling up stocks of sweets and other goodies for eager trick or treaters. While it is a fun celebration, all the sugar in those sweet treats can harm your teeth unless you have a plan. The reason why sweets are so bad for your dental health […] Read more
The average diet has evolved significantly, even over the last few decades, let alone over the past few thousand years. In the past, humans were hunter-gatherers, eating tough grains and chewy meat, and it wasn’t so easy to cook food to make it softer. Nowadays, we have easy access to virtually any type of food, […] Read more
When socialising with others, do you smile with your mouth closed? It’s a common issue and can be due to smile anxiety; this is where we can help. Our dental team can make you feel better and more confident about your smile by providing focused treatment plans to relieve anxiety and improve oral health. Common […] Read more
You need healthy teeth and gums for good overall health. Without them, it is tricky to eat well and enjoy a good, varied and nutritious diet. Without good nutrition, your body is less able to fight infection and disease. Several common problems can affect your dental health, but with good preventative dentistry, you should be […] Read more
You want everything to be perfect on your wedding day, including your teeth. It’s the one day you are likely to be photographed multiple times for posterity, so it’s only natural that you want your pearly whites to look their best. If you are looking forward to your wedding day soon, there are many things […] Read more
Many people suffer from seasonal allergies, but did you realise these can affect oral health? If you have allergies, let us know during your next dental check-up so we can discuss the possible impact on your oral health and how best to reduce this risk. When someone has seasonal allergies, we can adjust our recommended […] Read more
When you visit your dentist, you probably notice they have a whole host of equipment to help them examine your mouth, diagnose any problems, and treat them. Perhaps you have wondered about what they are and how they can help. We thought it would be nice to put together a short guide of some of […] Read more
Nobody wants to be told they snore while they sleep, and although this problem may be irritating, it doesn’t usually affect general health. Sleep apnoea is a very different matter and is a sleep disorder where people snore loudly before stopping breathing for a short while. Breathing often restarts with a loud gasp or snort. […] Read more
Smiling is a wonderful way to express emotion and connect with others, and there are some real benefits to smiling more frequently. However, it is often easier to frown than to crack a smile, especially at the end of a long and stressful day, but if you can force your features into a grin, you […] Read more
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