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Understanding Sensitive Teeth: Unveiling the Facts and Finding Relief
Do you wince when you indulge in your favourite ice cream or cringe at the thought of sipping hot coffee? If so, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from sensitive teeth. This...
Decoding Your Health: What a Dentist Can Discern from Your Teeth
Your teeth are more than just tools for chewing and flashing a confident smile; they are also windows into your overall health. We can gather a wealth of information about your well-being just by...
Unmasking Oral Cancer
This week I diagnosed my first case of Oral Cancer within my time practicing. So far I (and my patients) have been lucky not to have been affected by this devastating disease as it is said that a...
Sustainability in Dentistry
Hey there, dental enthusiasts and eco-warriors! We all know that sustainability is the buzzword these days, but did you ever think it could apply to dentistry? Did you see we...
Root Canal Awareness Week: What You Need to Know
Root Canal Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place in the second week of May. This week is dedicated to educating people about the importance of root canal treatment and dispelling myths...
Why attend an Invisalign open day?
If you're thinking about straightening your teeth, you may have heard of Invisalign, a popular alternative to traditional metal braces. Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that gradually shift...
NHS Dentistry unsustainable?
Yesterday I had a patient come in and ask me "why do I keep hearing dentists complaining on the news? Do you all just want more money?" Today with the news that Bupa has decided to close 85 of its...
New Look!
We have made some improvements to the practice and hope you like them. We have had a new reception desk built which gives the staff more space for working, more space for their little notes about...
International Woman’s Day!
Happy International Women's Day! It’s a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In 1852 women finally began practising Dentistry but it wasn’t...
National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! What is National Children's Dental Health Month? The ADA's Children's Dental Health Day was first celebrated on February 8, 1949. It became a...
The Rebrand
"Inspired Health Coaching For The Smiles Of Tomorrow" "Spectacular Smiles For Life" Almost two years ago we took over Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (then surgery) and we knew that the first thing we...
Last minute Christmas Gift idea!
The evidence shows that it is possible to brush your teeth as well with a manual brush as an electric brush but nobody actually does. In the harder to reach areas, such as wisdom teeth and around...
10 Foods and Drinks With Oral Health Benefits
As dentists we are always telling you what foods and drinks you should avoid but there are somethings that can benefit you! Yogurt, milk and cheeses Any type of healthy diary product has calcium...
Keeping your smile healthy this Christmas
We all like to indulge in the festive season but there are a few things we can do to prevent dental problems that go on into January. Here are our TOP TEN TIPS to help protect your teeth. Don't let...
All the sugar of a COKE in a handy pouch!!
The British Dental association has recently undertaken some research into sugar levels in baby food. Sugar content in baby food is something I have recently become aware with an eight month old. We...
7 Tips for Safe Skin
The summer has finally arrived in the UK and we all want to enjoy it but make sure you are looking after your skin if you do! Many people don't realise that when you attend for an oral health...
How oral health links to overall well being
There are strong findings that support something that health experts have suspected for a long time… infections in the mouth can be linked with problems in other parts of the body and the mind....
Where you live impacts your Oral Health
The area you live can affect your mouth in a number of different ways: Your town or city could determine how difficult it is to access dental care. The cost of living, combined with differences in...