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24 Apr 2017 • Dental Health

What is the ‘oral microbiome’ and how can you manage yours?

Most bacteria are good for you! The average mouth is teeming with around 296 different types of bacteria, officially known as the ‘oral microbiome.’ These bacteria can be sub divided into ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria,…

27 Mar 2017 • Dental Health

Top tips on how to look after your teeth this Easter

With the supermarket shelves stacked high with Easter eggs of all shapes and sizes, our season of chocolate feasting is about to start. But are we in danger of turning it into a festival of…

11 Jan 2017 • Dental Health

How to support teenagers to look after their teeth!

Our teenage years are the toughest ones that we go through as the transition from childhood to adulthood is rarely a smooth one. Sometimes in the midst of all this, our teeth can get overlooked…

6 Jan 2017 • Dental Health

#Smileforlife infographic – Tips and advice to help you to look after your children’s teeth

Filled with facts, figures and handy tips, our infographic is a perfect guide to get you thinking about how to help your little ones to look after their pearly whites. From how to brush their…

4 Jan 2017 • Dental Health

What impact does fruit have on our oral health?

We’re all aware of the Government’s health initiative encouraging us to consume at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day to improve our health. Fruit and vegetables contain many substances that are of…

23 Dec 2016 • Dental Health

How to look after your teeth during the Christmas period

Even the most dedicated gym bunnies tend to overindulge at Christmas time, and why not? A day or two of overindulgence during the festive season won’t do us much damage in the long-term, in fact,…

16 Nov 2016 • Dental Health

Myth busting guide to common oral health habits

We’ve all got habits, good and bad, and when it comes to our oral health, we’re no different. But, how do you know when these habits are doing more harm than good? Here’s Dental Hygienist,…

12 Oct 2016 • Dental Health

Tips on how to improve your oral and general health!

Oral health is just as important as your overall well-being because it has an impact on so many aspects of your life, including your sex life! Read this blog by Dentist, David Bretton to find…

12 Sep 2016 • Dental Health

Advice from a dental hygienist on interdental cleaning!

With the recent confusing news stories about the benefits of flossing, you could be tempted to steer clear of this method of interdental cleaning from now on. But, before you throw all of your floss…

3 Aug 2016 • Dental Health

Nutrition and your Oral Health

More and more people are becoming increasingly interested not only in their appearance, but also in their health. This has led to an increase in the use of nutritional terms, with the most popular trend…

20 Jul 2016 • Dental Health

Saving you from sensitivity this summer

The great British summer is just around the corner, which hopefully means it’ll be sun hats and factor 50 lotion at the ready (we’re due a good one, don’t you know…) With the sunshine always…

23 May 2016 • Dental Health

Brush up on your brushing for National Smile Month

Be completely honest, how long do you take to brush your teeth? The national average is for an individual to spend only 50 seconds cleaning their pearly whites. Believe it or not, dental professionals recommend at…

17 May 2016 • Dental Health

Sweet talk

Earlier this year, the Chancellor announced the introduction of a sugar tax on some sugary drinks. This move was welcomed by many healthcare professionals and campaigners, but what do dentists think of the impending change?…

25 Apr 2016 • Dental Health

How bananas could make a monkey of your teeth!

I once spent some time with some cyclists. It was an eye-opening experience, because without a doubt they took their sport really seriously, more seriously than any other amateur sport that I have come across.…

16 Mar 2016 • Dental Health

Sugar Cravings – part two!

I’m just over two weeks into my ‘Ultimate Dechox’ challenge and no one will be more surprised than me to hear that I haven’t actually missed chocolate once! I’ve quickly come to realise that when…

9 Mar 2016 • Dental Health

#PPSweetFreedom Infographic – How to cut down on sugar and give your oral health a boost

Filled with facts, figures and some handy sugar swap ideas, our infographic is a perfect guide to get you thinking about how much added sugar is hiding in your food and drink, as well as…

8 Mar 2016 • Dental Health

Sugar – a bitter taste!

I have a confession. I secretly spy on people in the supermarket and watch what they are putting in their shopping trolleys. I think I have shopping trolley envy. Last week, I watched a woman pile…

1 Mar 2016 • Dental Health

Sweet Cravings! Part One

Did you know that nearly 8 in 10 people fantasise about having a sweet treat at least once a day? I would have to admit to craving something sweet a number of times each day…