Blog author: Wendy Woodhead

May

16

2016

Show us your smile!

Join us this National Smile Month by taking time out to prioritise your oral health ahead of summer and tweeting us a selfie of your national smile!

What better reason to smile than the start of summer? And with National Smile Month falling between May 16th and June 16th, there’s even more reason to get those pearly whites out! The Oral Health Foundation is the brains behind National Smile Month, which aims to improve lives by raising awareness […]

May

06

2016

Is teeth grinding stressing you out?

Teeth grinding can cause serious problems for your teeth and may be a sign of other health issues. Speak to your dentist before it grinds you down!

Teeth grinding (or bruxism) affects around 6 million people in the UK. While episodes may come and go for many of us, persistent grinding can lead to discomfort, tension and further health problems. What is teeth grinding? In 80% of cases, teeth grinding occurs during sleep and you or your […]

Apr

28

2016

So you think you can rinse?

Mouthwash can help freshen your breath while protecting your mouth against tooth decay and gum disease…but do you really know how to use it?

Rinsing your mouth with dentist-approved mouthwash can help keep your smile in tip-top shape. But have you been using it all wrong? Here’s our top tips for getting the most out of your mouthwash: Spread it out Use mouthwash as an interim measure after eating, instead of after brushing your […]

Apr

22

2016

Gum disease getting you down?

Gum disease might have a scary name, but when tackled head on and early enough, you can help to save your smile!

You’re not alone! Most people suffer from gum disease at some point. The best way to treat it is to know what causes it and to act on it. So, what is gum disease? Gum disease is an inflammation that affects the gumline around the teeth. It is caused by […]

Apr

04

2016

Safe teeth whitening saves smiles!

There’s nothing better than a pearly white smile and that dentist-clean feeling. But a lot of people are bypassing the dentist and risking their smile in the process. Don’t let it be you.

Who doesn’t want a dazzling white smile? Perfectly white teeth can improve your self-esteem, rid your mouth of unsightly stains and command professionalism at work. And at Number 18 Dental, we pride ourselves on offering our patients safe and legal teeth whitening. But if you’re looking to get your teeth […]

Mar

23

2016

5 ways to win at Easter

Easter is a great time to get together with family and enjoy a bit of chocolate. But if you’re worried about ruining you or your child’s oral health regime, we’ve got some advice to help you out.

As spring approaches, it can feel as though it’s one celebration after another. Pancake Day, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and now Easter – all these occasions mean chocolate is everywhere we turn, which can be hard if you are trying to cut back on sugar. We might be dentists but […]

Mar

14

2016

Will you commit to #WOHD16?

World Oral Health Day is just around the corner, so if your new year’s resolution is long gone, now’s the time to make a fresh start for your teeth and gums

Children, adults and dentists across the globe will be taking part in activities on Sunday 20 March to raise awareness of World Oral Health Day. Healthy mouth. Healthy body. A staggering 90% of the world’s population will suffer from oral health diseases in their lifetime. Whether that’s tooth decay, gum […]

Mar

04

2016

Is your coffee habit killing your teeth?

We all enjoy treating ourselves to a coffee, but many of the luxury drinks sold in coffee shops contain alarming amounts of sugar, which can cause tooth decay and other diseases

How often do you enjoy a coffee out? Perhaps on your way to work, or while catching up with friends? Going to a coffee shop was once a treat, but as the number of cafes on our high street has increased, we are visiting them much more frequently. And along […]

Feb

18

2016

How to keep your child smiling

Save your family time, money and stress by facing up to one of the country's most common childhood diseases

Did you know that a quarter of UK children have tooth decay by the time they start school? You can prevent tooth decay in your child, which has a huge impact on their health and confidence in later life. The most recent Children’s Dental Health Survey found that a fifth […]

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