There can be some confusion when it comes to dental appointments and we hope that this blog will clear up any uncertainty (Read about the different dental roles here). Your hygienists’ main priority are your gums and helping to prevent and treat gum disease. This involves providing you with tailored oral hygiene advice and recommendations....
Have you ever worried that you had bad breath? This blog will give you some tips on what causes this and how to prevent any embarrassing moments. What causes bad breath? Bad breath can be caused by bacteria that are not removed efficiently when brushing with your toothbrush. It is important to angle your toothbrush...
It may shock you to know that 90 per cent of people will have gum disease at some point in their lifetime. But before that statistic scares you, dear reader, it’s important to know that when caught early enough, periodontitis and gingivitis are highly predictable if you take on board all the advice given. ...
The words pulpal necrosis don’t exactly inspire visions of healthy and beautiful smiles, do they? This is the technical term for a dead tooth, and it may surprise you to learn that almost one in three adults in the UK have tooth decay. That’s 31 per cent! It occurs when the pulp tissue in the...
Dentophobia, or odontophobia, is a fear of the dentist; and it affects a whopping 53 per cent of the UK public! It really is no surprise when we consider the media’s portrayal of dentists: needle-wielding psychopaths with murderous intent! ...
Teeth whitening is far from a new concept, but these days it seems to have become a behemoth of its own, turning into a status symbol of sorts. It seems we can track this new craze to a common culprit: the media. The rise of pearly white smiles online and in adverts has made people...
There are billions of bacteria in your mouth, with some estimates even putting that number at 20 billion on average! As a dentist, I’m always stressing the importance of brushing your teeth to my patients, but it’s safe to say that this figure speaks for itself. One of the latest crazes in oral hygiene is the...
Contrary to popular belief, a great dentist isn’t just someone who can fix your teeth. A great dentist is someone who really cares about their patients. In this blog, we’ll be sharing why it’s so important to have a dentist who cares not just about giving their patients a beautiful smile, but also a healthy...
A practice full of specialists is a one-stop shop for having a beautiful and healthy smile, where everything can be done under one roof. But not all dental practices are full of specialists....
Allow me to share a little secret: as a dentist, I know exactly what you're thinking. You're pondering the marvellous world of dental implants, aren't you? (Just humour me.) Today, I'm here to give you the lowdown on the different types of dental implants available in London and help you determine which one is the...
