Home Remedies to Help Ease Toothache
Toothache happens to everyone – whether it’s instant or that slow creep up, it’s certainly not the most pleasant feeling in the world. Often caused by decay, broken or loose fillings or even receding gums, it is vital that the rooting issue of your toothache is determined, meaning the emergency dental appointments we offer now come in handy. But what about if you’re abroad or you can’t make it to us ASAP? Below are a few home remedies to help ease a toothache until you can re
5 Tips to Maintain your Smile on Holiday
Although the open bar and all-inclusive buffets look so amazing whilst abroad – with unlimited desserts being the best thing of them all, a whole year of looking after your teeth may almost go to waste within the 2 weeks of indulgence abroad! Our teeth are more sensitive than we think, so here are 5 tips to keep in mind on your travels to keep your smile sunshine-ready! 1) Water is your friend! As well as being calorie friendly and easier to track the macros on, water can hel
Sweet Tooth Addictions – Top Tips to Help Sugar Reduction in Our Diet
We all know sugar is bad for our teeth, which is why so many of our dental visits result in being sugar-related problems! However, the message that is too well known amongst us all – reduce the amount of sugar consumed in a diet and it will help to reduce the damage caused to our teeth, with a bonus of helping to keep away a few pounds too! While we offer the advice to cut back, we know how hard it is when there’s often too much temptation around us to indulge in a quick ener
Top 10 dental tips for kids!
Ensure healthy eating and drinking 1. Cut down on sugary treat and swap for fruit and vegetables 2. Cut down on fruit juices and swap for water or milk 3. Only have drinks and food containing sugar at mealtimes Encourage thorough tooth brushing 4. Brush at least twice a day 5. A pea size amount of toothpaste is recommended for children 6. Supervise your child's brushing until they are seven years old 7. Spit after brushing instead of rinsing Visit your local dentist regularly
Top 10 food tips for fabulous teeth!
1. Water, water, water! Having a sip of water after your meal, not only washes away food debris or acid from your mouth, it can hydrate your body and has no calories or sugar. 2. Cheese Research has shown that by eating cheese, this raises the pH in your mouth, reducing the acidity and lowers the risk of tooth decay. Cheese is also important source of calcium and nutrients which can help to make your enamel stronger. 3. Yoghurt Plain yoghurt is also an excellent source of cal
