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Dental experts advise patients against attempting DIY dental care
Dental experts are advising patients against attempting DIY dental care during the Coronavirus lockdown. Many practices in the UK have been closed for over a month now, and dentists are eager to ensure patients have access to urgent care so that they don’t need to try and undertake procedures at…
READ ARTICLEFour Reasons to Consider Replacing Your Fillings
Fillings are restorations, which are commonly used to fill cavities and prevent the spread of dental infections. If you have a filling, it won’t last forever, and you may be advised to have your filling replaced. Here are 4 reasons why it’s beneficial to consider replacing your fillings: Your fillings…
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…
READ ARTICLEThree Things You Can Do To Prevent Toothache
Toothache can make life miserable. The good news is that most cases are preventable. If you’re keen to keep pain at bay, here are 3 simple steps you can take: Book regular check-ups: toothache is often a sign of decay, and you can reduce your risk of developing cavities by…
READ ARTICLEDentists encourage patients to book pre-holiday check-ups
It’s that time of year again when there’s a mass exit from British sores to exotic sun-drenched beaches. If you’re going away on holiday, dentists are advising you to book a check-up before you jet off. Nobody wants to spend their well-earned break nursing toothache or avoiding ice cold drinks…
READ ARTICLEHow would you feel about seeing a dental therapist?
If you need a filling or you’ve got toothache in some parts of America, you can see a dental therapist, but how you would feel about entrusting your teeth to somebody who doesn’t have the same level of training as a dentist? In parts of the US, including Alaska and…
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