Why are baby teeth so important? They fall out anyway… Baby teeth usually begin to erupt from about the age of 6 months and most children will have a full set of baby teeth by the age of 3. It is common for people to assume that decay in baby teeth isn’t a problem as they will be replaced by adult teeth. But Baby teeth are important, they are the framework around which the adult teeth will develop. Decayed baby teeth can cause pain, infection, problems eating and even sleeping.  The first baby tooth does not fall out for most children until age 6 or 7 and the last baby tooth does not fall out ..read more

Reduce the risk of tooth decay and dental disease for your children for just £4.75 per month! We are excited to introduce a Dental Care Plan specifically for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years. Our Child Dental Care Plan is at a fixed fee of £4.75 per month. We have got everything covered, so lets take a look at whats included: 2 Comprehensive Dental Check-up’s Scale & Polish Treatments with your Dentist if clinically prescribed Routine Small X-rays Unlimited Emergency appointments 10% Discount on any dental treatment required Diet and Oral Hygiene Advice Assistance from Worldwide ..read more

Charcoal Toothpaste   As you are all probably well aware it is one of the latest trends, it’s available in most shops, and easily accessible to purchase online. It has been marketed by leading manufactures as a low cost easy option to whiten your teeth!   Does it actually work?   It sound as though it couldn’t be easier? Just swap from your normal brand of toothpaste and see the results – But before you swap – lets take a closer look and find out if it actually does in fact whiten teeth. In a recent article published by the BBC and according to some experts the answer from them is No, and wh ..read more

The summer is upon us and it’s great to go out and enjoy the beautiful weather. Whilst we are all enjoying the BBQs, picnics and ice creams it is worth bearing in mind these 5 tips to keep your teeth in top tip condition to have a great smile during the summer: Drink plenty of water. It is important to your mouth as well as your general health to stay hydrated. A dehydrated mouth can lead to decreased saliva production and sores in the mouth. Keep snacking on sugary foods and drinks to a minimum. It’s worth bearing in mind that every time we eat something sugary or have a sugary drink this is ..read more

E-cigarettes, while not risk free, are much less harmful than smoking. The E-cigarette may contain nicotine but not many of the harmful substances produced by smoking tobacco, such as tar or carbon monoxide. Research suggests that vaping poses fewer oral health risks than smoking cigarettes. Research is ongoing and more needs to be done to understand both the short- and long-term effects of vaping and oral health. We would like to highlight some things to consider if you do choose to vape. E-liquid ingredients known to have negative effects on oral health include: nicotine propylene glycol veg ..read more

Throughout life we use lots of toothbrushes so it’s great to find some other uses for them once we have started to use a new one. We love the idea of recycling our old toothbrush and giving it a new purpose. We asked our staff what they use their old tooth brushes for and here are our top 10 uses; Cleaning taps, sinks and showers. They are great for cleaning grout Cleaning jewellery. They are great for cleaning stones in rings Cleaning shoes, especially the sides of shoes Cleaning car parts, especially tyres Pet grooming/ stroking. They are great for small animals Gardening. They are great to ..read more