The dangers of skipping dental appointments
Many people are skipping dental appointments due to current financial pressures, but this can lead to serious oral health problems, carrying an increased risk for additional costs in the future.
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Sugar rotting our kids' teeth
Dental caries is the number one reason why children aged 5 to 9 are admitted to hospital in England, even though this could be largely prevented through regular brushing, adequate exposure to fluoride and reducing sugar consumption.
Professional Tooth Whitening vs. Beauty Salon
There is an increase in beauty salons / hairdressers / even temporary stands in shopping centres offering tooth whitening. This worries us greatly. Many of these non-dentists have now been prosecuted by the General Dental Council as they are not acting in patients' best interest, and they are breaking the law by carrying out the treatment.
Tooth Whitening History + Safety
So is tooth whitening safe? It can be, but it isn't always. We would only advise that a suitably trained dentist/dental professional carries out tooth whitening. The General Dental Council agree and they have taken illegal tooth whiteners through the legal system.
Five main causes of teeth darkening/discolouration
Five main causes of teeth darkening/discolouration
Are you having a good night sleep?
If you've just had a restless night's sleep and have woken in a daze, have you ever thought to question why? In our last blog from our Emsworth dental clinic, we identified some of the reasons why we can't all sleep silently.
The link between oral health and diabetes
There are many ways that you can reduce your risk of getting diabetes, or help control diabetes if you already have it. Many of these come down to lifestyle choices such as exercise, healthy eating, smoking cessation etc. As this blog is a dental blog our dental team in Emsworth will concentrate on things you can do from an 'oral' point of view.
Brace! Brace!
Are you one of the millions of adults who are unhappy, self-conscious or even embarrassed of your smile?
Dental Implants. Are They Worth It?
We’re going to take a quick look at what dental implants are, and covering some relevant information about them.