We all occasionally have a dry mouth if we are dehydrated or feeling nervous, but a persistently dry mouth can be a sign of an underlying problem. Causes of dry mouth A dry mouth occurs when the salivary glands in your mouth don’t produce enough saliva. This may be due to dehydration, which means you […]

An article in the British Dental Journal this week highlights the findings that “Dentists can help turn the tide on Mouth cancer”. According to the article, the British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed recognition from Ministers that dentists must be part of a joined-up response to the mounting cases of oral cancer. Shocking statistics about […]

Toothless Coronary heart disease patients have nearly double risk of death I was just reading a piece published in the Dental Tribune. According to research recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology , the study with more than 15,000 patients from 39 countries, found that “levels of tooth loss were linearly associated with […]

Happy New Year 2016 Growing up, my parents’ core value was “hard work“. This mantra was instilled in us until it became second nature. It’s the only way of life that I know. The funny thing about growing up a certain way is that you assume it’s the same with everyone else. Therefore, my first […]

Brush in front of a mirror Simple and proven fact. Looking at a mirror when you brush enables you to pay attention to exactly where you’ve brushed and more importantly, where you’ve missed. In addition, you can be passively entertained by the funny facial expressions you make while brushing. Cut down on the sugar Sugar […]

I once asked a good friend what her life aspirations were – she replied that she wanted to be happy. I must confess, at the time, I was rather disappointed by her reply. How much more vague and unambitious could one possibly be? I thought in my arrogance. Since then, I’ve grown a little and […]

I’ve lived in my current home for 8 years now. I have a small lawn hedged all around by Wisteria, Roses, Purple Butterfly bush, Tulips, and a few other plants. The previous owner was the keen gardener, not myself. Every so often, I’d get the mower and the hedge trimmer out to keep it looking […]

We are a child friendly practice and provide routine examinations and oral health advice for children. We make visits to the dentist enjoyable and employ positive reinforcement aids like stickers, keepsakes and praise to encourage good oral health care. We also give parents with young children advice on how to take care of baby teeth. […]

Crooked or overlapping teeth create areas of plaque trap and are therefore prone to decay and gum disease in these areas. In addition, having crooked teeth affects your ability to smile confidently in pictures. Most treatments are completed within 4- 6 months! Teeth straightening is a minimally invasive and affordable treatment that corrects crooked teeth […]

Gum Disease is inflammation of the gums and damage to the bone that anchors teeth in your jaws. It is the leading cause of tooth loss. A Healthy Smiling Baby Healthy gums should be pink, firm and keep your teeth securely in place. Your gums should not bleed when you touch or brush them. Gum […]