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5 Reasons Why Your Gums Are Hurting

5 Reasons Why Your Gums Are Hurting

Painful gums are quite a common problem and quite often overlooked or dismissed. Gum pain, swelling or bleeding can be caused by a variety of reasons and shouldn’t be ignored. Listed are the most common reasons why gum pain could be bothering you. Rough brushing & flossing – of course good dental hygiene involves brushing and flossing but it should never be in an aggressive way to cause gum damage or sensitive gums. Make sure your brush bristles are not too stiff and harsh fo

My teeth are discolouring – how do I whiten them again?

My teeth are discolouring – how do I whiten them again?

Teeth naturally get discoloured over time – however not many are aware of the 2 main types and how they come about. We are always taught preventatives but it often becomes hard to consciously make the effort sometimes – and we all have off days. Teeth can be whitened again safely and even in the comfort of your own home, but first you need to determine what’s caused them to discolour so much in the first place. Extrinsic discolouration: Foods, drinks & smoking habits contribu

Home Remedies to Help Ease Toothache

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

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

Overcoming Dental Anxiety – Losing the Fear & the Phobia

Overcoming Dental Anxiety – Losing the Fear & the Phobia

Dental anxiety or fear prevents most children, teenagers and even adults from going to their regular check-ups. Although it feels embarrassing to talk about it, it affects most of the population and is common amongst individuals. Maybe it was a previous bad experience, or a vivid childhood experience or other reasons such as low self-esteem or you haven’t been keeping up with your regular checks. There are ways to help ease your way out of your phobia and begin to overcome yo

Sweet Tooth Addictions – Top Tips to Help Sugar Reduction in Our Diet

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

Enlighten Teeth Whitening: How & Why It Works

Enlighten Teeth Whitening: How & Why It Works

As we are faced with more and more commercialised cosmetic treatments in the public eye, more and more people are looking to finding cost effective yet skin friendly solutions to almost anything – including teeth whitening. As it’s becoming more popular in the UK, there are now more products on offer with many different brands behind them, it almost becomes impossible to choose a product or service to go for. Amongst the 100s of brands out there, it pays to find a credible na

How Quitting Smoking Helps More Than Just Your Lungs

How Quitting Smoking Helps More Than Just Your Lungs

So we all know of the immediate damages – lung/skin & mouth cancer, dull and dreary looking eyes, reduced athletic performance as well as other areas, but what about the other cosmetic changes that come with giving up the ‘fresh air’? Smoking deprives your skin of oxygen and nutrients so while some smokers appear pale, others develop an uneven skin colouring which can begin at a young age. Quitting and resisting the urges instantly help your skin to absorb vitamins, nutrients

Invisalign: How & Why You Need Them

Invisalign: How & Why You Need Them

Invisalign has broken the barrier of adults wearing braces, how you ask? Clear braces – to the extent of being almost invisible making them stylish and practical boosting your confidence and keeping your smile protected at all times. They are custom-made to move you teeth bit by bit so each tiny shift brings you one step closer to the new & improved you, starting with your smile! And the best part – they’re not fixed. No metal wires, no irritation or painful tightening that y

How Often Should I Visit The Dentist?

How Often Should I Visit The Dentist?

A dental check-up allows your dentist to check for any current or potential dental problems and helps to keep your mouth healthy. Leaving potential problems untreated can make them more difficult to treat in future so it helps to eliminate the risk from earlier stages! During your check-up, your dentist should examine your teeth, gums and mouth and ask about your general health and any problems you may have encountered since your last appointment. They should ask and give you

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