Mar 08
Be #SugarSmart

Be #SugarSmart

Hands up who eats 5 doughnuts a day?! No, no one. So you definitely wouldn’t let your children! The guardian published an article with information from the Obesity Health Alliance that states that a child’s sugar intake can equal to as many as 5 doughnuts a day or 20 chocolate chip biscuits! Obesity Health Alliance…

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Jan 31
First time to our practice!

First time to our practice!

Whether this appointment is after 6 months or 6 years the first visit to a new dental practice can be daunting- we understand that! We also know for some daunting is an understatement – we pride ourselves on making even the most nervous patient at ease! Here’s a little information of what to expect at…

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Oct 10
Ticking time Bomb?

Ticking time Bomb?

A recent article in the Word of mouth magazine has caught our attention and we think it might catch yours…. A brand new product from Lush has hit the UK market by storm ‘a bath bomb for the mouth’ Sounds to good to be true? It seems this product may be getting attention for all…

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Sep 27
Time for a Smile Makeover?

Time for a Smile Makeover?

X Factor’s 10th winner Sam Bailey now has her dream smile thanks to cosmetic dentistry. Sam who is now 39, spoke to The Sun newspaper to talk about her smile makeover to close her trademark gap between her front teeth. Sam talks how she felt under pressure to have the spaces closed between her teeth…

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Aug 19
“To Floss or Not to Floss”

“To Floss or Not to Floss”

We recently read an article in The Guardian about whether flossing was a waste of time. Obviously as Dental Professionals we feel very strongly that flossing is anything but a waste of time and should always be part of your Dental Hygiene routine and here’s why as reported by our Hygienist Niamh: Reports that flossing…

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Aug 17
Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Word of Mouth Magazine Research by the Oral Health Foundation established that 1 in 4 people would purchase a Home Whitening Kit or visit a Beautician for Tooth Whitening Treatment rather than visit their Dentist. Did you know that your Dentist is the only qualified professional to provide Tooth Whitening treatment and you can be…

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Jul 25
415,000 people in the UK miss at least one day of work per year due to oral health issues

415,000 people in the UK miss at least one day of work per year due to oral health issues

The Business of Dentistry magazine has recently published data on the cost to the UK economy of oral health issues such as absenteeism due to toothache. A study of UK employees has found that around 415,000 people in the UK miss at least one day of work per year due to oral health issues. The…

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Jul 05
Beware of the dangers of sports drinks

Beware of the dangers of sports drinks

Most parents are aware of the dangers of sugary drinks and sweets and do what they can to limit their consumption. However teenagers are often buying cheap sports drinks which have a high sugar content to drink socially. A survey by Cardiff University School of Dentistry, published in the British Dental Journal, showed a high…

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Apr 19
We’re Loving The Value of Patient Feedback!

We’re Loving The Value of Patient Feedback!

Thanks to everyone who has contributed feedback for our team and our services. We appreciate knowing how we’re doing and value everything you tell us and most importantly, we discuss all your feedback at our team meetings so we know what we do well and where we can do better. Check out how we’re doing…

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Apr 13
Do you supervise your child’s tooth-brushing?

Do you supervise your child’s tooth-brushing?

From the age of 2 most children have gained their first teeth so it’s important to start a gentle tooth-brushing routine at this time. At such an early age it’s best to brush teeth for your child, gentle moving the brush around the mouth to get to as many surfaces as possible. A child should…

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