Blog author: Wendy Woodhead


Should you still keep flossing?

Have you recently heard that flossing doesn’t help your teeth? Are you wondering who to believe? Well here’s a dentist’s opinion on the matter.

Your dentist keeps telling you to floss but you’ve just read that recent research says flossing doesn’t benefit your teeth? Well before you turn your ‘unnecessary’ dental floss into a new cat toy for Tiddles, you might want to read this. The reality In actual fact, the findings of the […]

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Are you making this wine mistake?

A glass of wine can be the ideal way to unwind at the end of a long day. But many of us make this crucial mistake after drinking a glass…

If you enjoy a nice glass of red, you’re probably only too aware of the major downside associated with it – a mouth that resembles the inside of a wine bottle! That’s when many people usually reach for the toothbrush, but if that includes you, then you might want to […]

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Are your sinuses causing you toothache?

Throbbing teeth, jaw pain and tension headaches? You might be suffering from sinus toothache.

While most of us have been basking in the hot weather, for others it’s been a different story. With rapid temperature changes and the pollen count high, colds and sniffles have been rife. So if you’ve noticed toothache or discomfort in your upper teeth, it could be down to your […]

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Are office treats ruining your teeth?

During a stressful week at work, many of us indulge in a bit of sugar therapy. But has our office ‘cake culture’ got out of hand?

Are you a cookie fiend? Is your boss a doughnut dealer? Whether it’s colleagues’ birthdays, retirement parties or just a treat to celebrate the end of the working week – the workplace is becoming a site of sugar temptation! And now, one senior dentist has spoken of the health risks this […]

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Holy molars! The fish with human teeth

You might want to rearrange that trip of a lifetime after you read this!

It’s not every day you land a fish with what appears to be human teeth. But that’s what happened when fisherman Juan Gallo caught the Amazonian pacu fish in a duck pond in California earlier this year. That’s right, the pacu fish’s teeth are said to resemble human teeth for […]

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Get checked out before you check-in

Are you jetting off this summer? Bring the family in to get checked up before you check in!

With summer just around the corner, family schedules can run a little out of sync. But whether you’re planning some quality time with the kids or hopping to the continent, niggling tooth ache, swollen gums or a cracked filling can cause worry and disruption when you’re trying to relax. That’s […]

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Pucker up for International Kissing Day

Whether you’re already involved or you’re looking for The One – we’ll show you how to make your mouth irresistible this International Kissing Day!

Pucker up! This year, International Kissing Day falls on Wednesday 6 July. That means there’s still time to show your teeth some TLC ahead of a romantic getaway – or even just a night in with the latest boxset! Flash those pearly whites Want to dazzle your date with a […]

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Our dentists scour the crossrail cavities!

Our Number 18 dentists got the chance to get up close and personal with the Crossrail project. And they found some striking similarities…

It’s not every day you get to explore the deep cavities of a major engineering project. But that’s what the Number 18 team did when they donned their hard hats for a check-up on the Crossrail project set to improve London travel. And they found that it all looked very familiar. […]

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5 tips to eat healthy, smile healthy

A healthy body often starts with what you put in your mouth. This National Healthy Eating Week, we’ve got some quick fixes to help you get your diet on track ahead of summer.

This National Healthy Eating Week (13-17 June) is a great chance to make some healthier choices for your body, which can have huge benefits for your teeth. But if you’ve been struggling to eat well, these 5 tips will help turn things around… Fruit over smoothies They seem like an […]

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Electric or manual: which is best?

We’ve all seen the adverts claiming electric toothbrushes are the only way to get a truly clean mouth. But should you believe the hype?

Are you a stickler for your manual toothbrush or an electric convert? Many people have used a manual toothbrush their whole lives and claim that there’s nothing wrong with their smile. But adverts for electric toothbrushes are often packed with some convincing statistics for their products. And there’s some truth […]

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