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6 tips to care for your new filling

If you’ve just undergone dental work, here’s our 6 tips on how to care for your new filling…
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Having to have a cavity filled can leave your mouth feeling a little strange. If you want to know how to care for your new filling, take a look at our 6 tips… 1. Be mindful You will be given an anaesthetic to numb the area of your mouth where […]

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5 signs your new health kick is bad for your teeth

Spring fills us with motivation to switch to a healthier lifestyle. But here are some things to keep in mind so that you don’t put your dental health at risk…
5 signs your new health kick bad is bad for your teeth - Number 18 Dental Notting Hill dentist

During spring we love nothing more than making some changes to the way we do things. Whether we get London Marathon fever and find ourselves determined to get in shape, or we simply try to cut back on sugar and carbs to fit into our holiday wardrobe. But while that’s […]

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Have you been lying through your teeth? The bots can tell…

There’s no hiding from smart technology…even your diet can be monitored with this new piece of kit!
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Have you ever been tempted to twist the truth about how many biscuits you had with your cup of tea? Well, a new piece of tech is putting paid to that! With smart wearables such as fitness watches increasingly helping us to live healthier lives, it wasn’t going to be […]

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Getting braces as an adult: what to expect

Braces aren’t just for teens, and if you’ve got bite problems or a crooked smile, getting braces as an adult might just be what you need…
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You may think that as an adult you’ve left the world of braces far behind. Or maybe you’ve always had niggling problems with your dental health and braces were never offered to you? There’s a myth that the only time you can benefit from braces is during your childhood or […]

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Is it time for a dental spring clean?

Spring is the ideal time to give your mouth a deep clean. And since it's World Oral Health Day, why not make a commitment to your teeth...
Is it time for a dental spring clean - Notting Hill dentist Number 18 Dental

Though most of the country is still under the threat of snow, it’s officially spring at last. And since the first day of spring coincides with World Oral Health Day, why not give your mouth a spring cleaning in time for those warm days and weekends away? Here are 4 areas […]

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How to get through Dechox

The British Heart Foundation’s campaign to get people to give up chocolate during March is a great health initiative for the heart and the teeth! But that doesn’t mean it’s easy…
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An average milk chocolate bar has around 23g of sugar in it and 13g of fat. It’s little surprise that the British Heart Foundation encourages us to Dechox every March! But if you’re one of the thousands of people who take part in BHF’s Dechox, just how do you get […]

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Can you stop kids from snacking?

The government recently called on parents to limit the snacks they give to children. But does that go far enough, and can you really stop kids from snacking anyway?
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In the new year, the government issued some advice on snacking to try to address the obesity and tooth decay epidemic in the UK. They recommended that parents should only give children snacks under 100 calories and that they should limit them to two a day. This sounds like a […]

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Can you catch a cavity?

Before you throw caution to the wind this Valentine's Day, here’s something you might not know... Tooth decay is contagious!
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All over the world this February 14th, people will be celebrating feeling that little bit more amorous. But have you ever paid attention to your mate’s dental hygiene? You might think it’s odd we ask, but perhaps it’s time you did. What a lot of people don’t know is that […]

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Here’s why you should see a dentist before your operation

Faced with the daunting prospect of having to go into hospital for an operation, not many people realise they need to get their teeth checked first.
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If you’ve recently been informed that you need to have an operation for cancer, a hip replacement or other major surgery, you’ll likely be advised to attend a dental check up. Many don’t expect this to be the first stage of their preparation for surgery, but it makes perfectly good […]

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What is oil pulling, and does it work?

Have you heard about oil pulling but not sure what it entails? We take a look at this latest oral health fad.
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Contrary to the current fascination of beauty bloggers and magazines with oil pulling, this ancient dental practice dates back 3,000 years. What is oil pulling? With its roots in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, oil pulling uses natural ingredients to rid the mouth of toxins, debris and bacteria. While scientific research is […]

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