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 full time dentist will see a case every 5 years. It has hit home to me...

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 until 1895 that the first licensed female dentist in Britain began...

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 your tongue, it is particularly important to get an electric toothbrush....

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 which will help strengthen your bones and teeth. Yoghurts and cheese are...

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 your oral hygiene routine go out the window It is easy when out...

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 are right in the middle of our weaning journey. As a dentist I am...

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. Diseases and conditions which may be caused or made worse by poor oral...

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 household income, may give you more challenges when it comes to...