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Is scaling and polishing necessary? – Ask a Central London dentist
Keeping your teeth clean and healthy with brushing and flossing is imperative to avoiding dental health problems. It removes plaque and bacteria helping to prevent tooth decay and gum disease that causes painful and damaging dental problems. However, even the most diligent oral hygienist can sometimes fall foul of the…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist tells patients brushing may not be enough
We are taught from a very early age that brushing our teeth is the most important way of making sure they are healthy and preventing conditions such as decay and gum disease. While it is true that brushing is the most effective way to stop decay, we must remember that…
READ ARTICLEHerbal remedies for gingivitis from City of London dentist
Gingivitis, the milder form of periodontitis, commonly known as gum disease, is one of the most common causes of lost teeth in the UK, especially among the elderly. The disease is caused by bacteria and plaque building up in the mouth which cause an inflammation and infection of the gum…
READ ARTICLEMust-do oral hygiene habits explained by City of London dentists
Looking after your teeth is very important. There are a few oral hygiene habits that are crucial to keeping your teeth in the best possible condition. Most importantly is brushing. City of London dentists recommend that you brush twice a day for at least three minutes. This should be done…
READ ARTICLEFloss your way to good oral health at London dentist
We all brush our teeth everyday. It’s something that is instilled into us from a young age, but not nearly so many of us floss. Some people see it as an extra hassle, something that should really be done but doesn’t matter a great deal if it’s not. This could…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist fights toothache and dental abscess
When your teeth or gums become infected it can be a very uncomfortable and unpleasant experience. Bacterial infection takes hold in teeth and gums that are suffering from decay. When the tough enamel is penetrated by dental decay it exposes the sensitive cavity at the centre of the tooth, where…
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