Why are my teeth so important? Your teeth vary in shape and size depending on where they are in your mouth. These differences allow the teeth to do many different jobs. Teeth help us to chew and digest food. They help us to talk, and to pronounce different sounds clearly. Finally, teeth help to give…
Tips to reduce dental anxiety
Do you get nervous about visiting the dentist? Don’t worry. Being nervous about having dental treatment is normal. You’re not alone! Some people feel so anxious about visiting the dentist that they put off going. The truth is this could actually make things worse and lead to more serious problems occurring. To help you feel…
How to care for your braces at home
In the middle of straightening your teeth? Like you, we know that successful orthodontic treatment requires regular visits to your orthodontist. During the extraordinary circumstances we’re currently facing, you might be anxious about not getting to visit us like you normally would. Don’t panic. Whilst your visits are scheduled for maximum efficiency, this delay should…
COVID-19: How to look after your oral health at home
Keen to to avoid a dental emergency and maintain optimum oral health? You can influence your general health by having a healthy mouth. The mouth is an important part of the body, and what happens in the mouth has an influence on your overall health. Here’s some tips to best look after your oral health…
Oral Health Tips for Kids
With most of the world at home due to the COVID-19 Lockdown, there’s a lot of change to our routines and our kids routines. Being out of our regular routine makes it easier to snack more often and abandon good oral health habits. Since you can’t visit us for non-urgent treatment during the lockdown, it’s…
How To Not Be Nervous At The Dentist
Don’t worry. It’s not uncommon to get dental anxiety or feel nervous about visiting the dentist. We’re here to help. Follow these tips to make your visit less stressful: Ask your dentist about their COVID-19 protocols If you’re worried about visiting the dentist during this time give your dentist a call to find out about…
Lunchbox Ideas To Look After Your Oral Health
When we get busy it’s easy to go for a convenient lunch instead of being organised and packing a healthy lunch. The problem with buying lunch out too often is that not only do we spend more money, our teeth and overall health can also suffer. An easy way to ensure both you and your…
How to brush your teeth – For kids
It’s really important to take care of your child’s oral health from an early age. Teaching them how to correctly brush their teeth will help set them up with good oral health habits for life. Like adults, children need to brush their teeth twice a day for two minutes to help remove plaque and prevent…
Best type of food for your teeth
We all know that brushing, flossing and regular dental visits are the basics for a healthy smile but what we eat also has an important role in our oral health. We often hear that sugary food and drink can be harmful to our teeth but most people don’t know much about some of the best…
Oral health as you get older
Taking care of your oral health is important at all ages, especially if you want to keep your teeth your whole life. Oral health plays an important role in your overall health. It can be difficult to maintain good oral health as you get older though. Side effects of ageing, such as cognitive impairment and limited…