Month: March 2018
5 Reasons To Wear Retainers after Teeth Straightening
If you’ve had tooth straightening treatment, the last thing you want is for all the good work to come undone. Here are 5 reasons why it’s important to use retainers after wearing braces: Prolonged results: retainers are specially designed to maintain the position of the teeth. Braces move the teeth…
READ ARTICLEThe reasons why a trip to the dentist could save your life
Most people know that taking a trip to the dentist every 6-12 months can keep decay and gum disease at bay, but did you know that dental checks can save your life? It may seem a little dramatic to suggest that five minutes in the chair could make the difference…
READ ARTICLENew study links dental problems to elevated diabetes risk
A new study has linked poor dental health to an elevated risk of diabetes. The findings of a research project conducted in the US suggest that dental health issues may be a risk factor for diabetes. Lead author of the study, Raynald Samoa, from the City of Hope National Medical…
READ ARTICLEDid you know you can trial your smile before you go for treatment?
Have you ever wondered what you’d look like and how you’d feel if you had a perfect smile? If you’re thinking of having cosmetic dental treatment or you’ve always wanted a Hollywood-style smile, we can show you the results of treatment before you make a decision about whether or not…
READ ARTICLEMystery Lung Disease Is 23 Times More Likely to Affect Dentists
The Centres for Disease Control have reported a surprisingly high proportion of people suffering from a rare lung disease are dentists or dental technicians. Over a 16 year reporting period, 9 out of 894 patients (roughly 1%) that were treated for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) were dentists or other dental…
READ ARTICLEParents urged to swap painkillers for dental visits for children with toothache
Parents have been urged to swap painkillers for dental visits after it emerged that only a third of children see a dentist for dental pain. Research conducted by a team at Queen Mary University London found that only a third of children are seeing a dentist for tooth pain, with…
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