Stress and Oral Health – be aware
It would be no surprise if many of us were experiencing stress and anxiety at the moment. Not only does stress affect our physical and mental health, but it can have a big impact on our oral health as well. Bruxism or ‘Grinding’ Bruxism is characterised by excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth. It […]
Dental Trauma – what parents should know
As a parent of two very active children I accept that accidents do happen! Even so, it is devastating to see a young individual who has damaged an adult tooth, knowing that it can potentially mean a lifetime of dental treatment. What are the most common trauma injuries you see in the clinic? Sporting injuries […]
Pregnancy and dental health – the facts
Pregnant? What an exciting time … it’s beautiful, amazing and yet also scary and overwhelming. As you embark on your pregnancy journey, it’s important to remember that your body is a cohesive and interconnected unit not a series of independent parts stuck together. For example, oral hygiene is important not only for your dental health, […]
Mouthwashes – do they actually work?
What are mouthwashes used for? There are many different types of mouthwashes on the market as well as some you can make at home. They are used to control and treat different oral problems. What ingredients are in a mouthwash? The active ingredients vary depending on the purpose of the mouthwash. The most common ingredients […]
Worried about ‘buck teeth’?
What is the difference between an ‘overbite’ and an ‘underbite’? Ideally when the teeth are in biting position, the upper front teeth should close over the lower teeth. This is called the ‘overbite’, which is a proper dental term. An ‘underbite’ is actually a layman’s term. It refers to the opposite of the overbite where […]
The key life stages of your teeth
What happens to your children’s growing teeth and when are the key growth stages? We asked Dr Alison Roberts to explain all: How many teeth does an adult typically have? An adult has 28 teeth and may or may not have a further 4 wisdom teeth. Some or all of the wisdom teeth may be […]
Read all about it! Tooth Fairy visits the clinic…
To celebrate Tooth Fairy Day our staff have been dressing up and are looking forward to a visit from the Tooth Fairy today. If your child is in the clinic we hope they can spot the elusive Tooth Fairy hiding…
Clinic sterilization
How important is sterilization in the dental clinics? Sterilization refers to any process that eliminates, removes, kills, or deactivates all forms of life (microorganisms). After sterilization, an object is referred to as being ‘sterile’ or ‘aseptic’. Sterilization is extremely important in any medical environment as the sterilization process breaks the chain of infection. Sterilization processes […]
Wuhan Coronavirus Update
We take the health of our patients and staff seriously therefore wish to reiterate the protocol for appointments: If you are feeling well and are not considered High Risk, please keep your appointment and we look forward to welcoming you to the clinic. You are considered High Risk and need to be seen directly in […]
Top 10 tips to avoid dental decay
We asked Dr Brendan Gin to provide us with the Top Tips to avoid dental decay! Choose water and avoid sugary drinks. Eat plenty of unprocessed foods such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, wholegrains, fish and lean meat. Check food labels on packaged foods and look at both the amount of sugar per serving and […]
