White vs Silver – What’s the difference?
Rather than the traditional silver amalgam fillings, there has been a surge in the demand for attractive and natural white fillings. People often wonder what is the difference so I thought it was about time we wrote a small blurb on what the fuss is all about. What are white fillings?…
Pain Relief from Wisdom Teeth Trouble!
Pain Relief From Wisdom Teeth Problems The best way and more often than not, the only way to treat a toothache is to go and see your dentist. Then you can be certain you are getting the safe and required treatment you need. However, until…
Wisdom Tooth – 101
Warning Signs of Wisdom Tooth Trouble Unfortunately problems with our wisdom teeth is one of the most common, painful and disruptive oral health issue that we experience in our lives. Therefore it is important that you know the warning signs of a troublesome wisdom tooth…
An Introduction to Invisalign!
Invisalign! Historically, metal braces have been associated with teenagers. However, in recent years, an increasing number of adults are choosing to wear braces to straighten their teeth and correct bad bites. In fact, it is now estimated that almost one third of all current teeth…
Gambia 2015 – Mission Toothbrush
Gambia, the smallest African country is wedged into surrounding Senegal and is home to 1.9 million residents. In May this year, I had the opportunity to visit Gambia for my usual annual trip but this experience was the most rewarding trip as a young dentist. The Mission: On…
Root Canal….the bad reputation tackled
When those dreaded words of “root canal” appear in your consultation, many people have perceptions/bad experiences and opt to have the tooth removed because of the fear of undergoing the treatment. Lets explore the reasons why a root canal is needed and tackle some of…
Do these whitening systems/toothpastes over the counter really work?
Cosmetic tooth bleaching is a £2.56 billion global industry, according to market analysts, and it’s getting bigger fast. It’s easy to see why. Strikingly white, bright smiles dominate TV and social media, and people tend to prefer the bright teeth of youth rather than those that…
Teeth Whitening – FAQ’s
If you are thinking about getting your teeth whitened at your dentist or doing it yourself at home, this is a must-read! Below I will answer some of the most common questions that are asked about Tooth Whitening! 1. If I don’t like the color…
3 Ways To Take Care Of Your Teeth At The Gym!
Working out regularly in the gym or at home has its obvious benefits of losing weight and building muscle mass, whilst also lowering your risk for a whole host of medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, arthritis and many more. It also increases your…
“Teeth and The Daily Grind” – Bruxism
Tooth grinding and clenching can cause many problems. The medical term for tooth grinding and clenching is bruxism. This can happen by night or day or both and many people are unaware that it is something they are doing. The muscles involved in bruxism are…