Pregnancy and Periodontal Disease

Most mothers say that being pregnant is one of the happiest times of their lives. However, in addition to the excitement of anticipating and planning for a baby, there are also a few surprising side effects along the way. “Pregnancy gingivitis,” swelling, redness, bleeding and sensitivity of the gum tissues, is a very common side … Read more

1 In 5 Brits Skip Dentist Appointments To Go Out

Dental health is of the utmost importance Dental health and oral hygiene play a huge role in the overall health of an individual. However, millions of Britons skip dentist appointments in order to go out and have fun. According to a survey carried out in relation to National Smile Month, around 18% of respondents said … Read more

Top Foods For Healthy Teeth

Most people are well aware that having healthy teeth is of great importance to one’s overall health. Eat these foods for optimal health: Calcium – this keeps the enamel healthy. Whole milk and dairy products are the key sources of calcium, but so are spinach, kale, collard, salmon and soy beans. It should be noted … Read more

Red Wine Could Help Fight Cavities

Fight Cavities while enjoying your favourite drinks! Red wine is commonly cited as one of the most frequent causes of teeth discolouration, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, moderate consumption of the beverage could actually reduce the risk of dental cavities. The research, carried out by … Read more

What lies between You and Your Perfect Smile?

Perfect smile

Your smile is the first thing people see and it often portrays how you feel about your self. Some people find that their smile actually reflects their self-esteem and self-confidence. Some find that they become more progressively reserved and others actually are ashamed of their teeth and always put their hand on their mouth to … Read more

What’s More Scary, Dentistry or Spiders?

The latest research conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation suggests that visiting the dentist makes people more nervous than snakes or spiders. The Foundation asked 1,004 people what made them most nervous from a list including heights, flying, injections, doctors, snakes, spiders, going to the hospital and visiting the dentist. Over one in five … Read more