If you are thinking about having orthodontic braces then you may be wondering about some of the common problems that people experience, if this is you then we’ve written this blog post and laid out some of the concerns that our patients […]
In this blog post our Watford dentist takes a detailed look at dental cavities and fillings. What is a dental cavity? A dental cavity forms when the outer surface of your teeth are attacked by acid excreting bacteria. The bacteria excrete acid as […]
In life we know that if things are particularly complicated then a specialist in that area is the best person to sort it out. Dentistry is no different. Understanding which specialist to see can often be rather confusing so in this blog […]
Image Credit: nhs.uk/change4life-beta It seems that, each day, many of us may be eating too much sugar. It may come as a surprise to discover the amount of sugar you are eating and how quickly the added sugar that many of […]
Many people wonder if it’s actually important to visit a dental hygienist or not, in this article we will look at some of the problems that can arise and how a dental hygienist can help you spot these early symptoms. In a […]
As Christmas approaches we can often find ourselves having less time to cook food at the end of each day. The temptation to snack or pop out for a takeaway becomes ever increasing. But what can it do to your dental health? […]
Mouth Cancer Action Month was set up in the late 90’s to look at ways to combat the large increase in the diagnosis of mouth cancer. The primary concern was that there seemed to be a lack of general awareness about the […]
You may already know about the health benefits of reducing the amount of sugar you eat, and equally you may already know that sugar is a great source of food for the bacteria which can cause dental decay. If you can cut […]
A recent report by www.shieldsgazette.com said that going away to University could be bad for your teeth. They interviewed a leading cosmetic dentist who said: “For young people away from home for the first time, it’s inevitable that they are going to embrace […]
Many people still use a manual toothbrush to clean their teeth, a few of the problems associated with this are: You have no idea if you are pressing too hard when you brush. Many people’s action with a toothbrush is not the […]