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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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You have found the perfect dress or suit and everything is finally organised: the venue; the cake; the catering; the band; the food...
The day is exactly how you had wanted. Your wedding day, the happiest day of your life. Then your wedding photographer says “smile” and you begin to feel your happiness drain. Having a discoloured or misaligned smile can affect your confidence. In many situations you may avoid smiling with your […]
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If you are someone who suffers from one or several damaged teeth, you will fully aware of just how emotionally painful, embarrassing and inconvenient it can be.
Not being able to smile properly due to lack of confidence can cause stress in social situations and make it difficult to interact with people properly. You may also find that daily tasks such as eating can be more painful with damaged teeth. A dental implant from Number 18 Dental […]
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Did you know that gum disease has been linked to other health problems including stroke and heart disease?
Advanced cases of periodontal (gum) disease allow bacteria to breed in the mouth which in some cases, can eventually move into other parts of the body via the bloodstream. In some instances, the bacteria has even found to have travelled to the brain and damage the brain tissue in the […]
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A typical adult can have up to 32 teeth. Most of these develop when you are a child however the wisdom teeth (third molars) will appear when you are older; usually when you are between the ages of 17 and 25, although they can appear when you are younger or older than that as well.
Why do you have wisdom teeth? Anthropologists believe that wisdom teeth were an evolutionary development that were required by our ancestors. It is thought that they needed these extra molars to help chew and digest their diet of rough foods. A typical adult can have up to 32 teeth. Most […]
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Although you may associate braces with teenagers, orthodontic treatments can be used to treat dental problems for people of all ages.
Although you may associate braces with teenagers, orthodontic treatments can be used to treat dental problems for people of all ages. Orthodontic treatments now include functional, fixed and removable appliances which can be used in different ways to cure a variety of issues from over-crowding, mis-aligned teeth or tooth pressure. […]
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