We are all experiencing the challenges of quarantine. I have taken a few moments away from home schooling, baking, painting, decorating and dog walking to document simple key mouth health messages to help you keep smiling. Unfortunately dental practices are temporarily closed in order to protect patients and staff. If you have any questions or […]
Do I really need a custom-made mouthguard or will an over the counter one do? I am often asked this question, I have laid out some facts to help you make your choice. The RFU strongly recommend that mouthguards are worn for any contact rugby sessions and that such mouthguards should be custom fitted (https://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/player-health/player-health-faqs/)
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Well, I’m still concerned about the crisis in children’s dental health. It’s not a new story by any means and we eagerly await further statistics from the oral health study due for release in May 2018, in the hope that decay rates are declining. According to the FDI global survey carried out in 10 countries
MAKE YOUR BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS, TIME FOR THEIR FIRST TOOTHBRUSH TOO! Bickiepegs Healthcare launches New Finger Toothbrush & Gum Massager – ideal for looking after first teeth as babies try new tastes this Christmas. A baby’s first Christmas is an exciting time as they are introduced to a whole range
Have you looked at your tongue lately ? Well I looked at mine and being in the dental profession promptly took myself off to the bathroom to de-plaque my tongue following a strong cup of coffee! So how important is tongue cleaning? You taste with it, talk with it and from time to you make
What do your teeth say about you? Our mouths speak volumes about our overall wellbeing, which is why the dental team is perfectly placed to improve your journey towards improving your overall health. With the ‘drill and fill’ era of dentistry consigned to the history books, dental teams pay more than just lip service
Comparethetreatment.com’s Dental Therapist Melonie Prebble answers some of your biggest Oral Health concerns… Bleeding gums what should I do? A common sign of gum disease. Caused by a build up of plaque around the gum line- plaque is a mixture of debris and bacteria that stick to the teeth. Plaque can be removed with effective
Have you considered unexpected dental issues that can crop up whilst away? When you booked your last trip you probably didn’t think about planning a trip to the dental hygienist and Therapist before you jet off. But maybe you should… A perfect trip means different things to different people, but it almost certainly doesn’t include tooth
Well, we’ve all seen the headlines over the past week about a crisis in children’s dental health. It’s not a new story by any means but, this time, it is the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons that is slamming the government for its poor efforts in prevention. It follows the
