Blog category: Dental hygiene & oral health


The healthy smoothies that are ruining your teeth

Everything that you eat and drink passes over your teeth and gums and impacts on your health.

Everything that you eat and drink passes over your teeth and gums and impacts on your health. Brushing regularly, flossing daily and visiting your dentist and dental hygienist helps to maintain good oral health however consuming damaging, sugary foods and drinks will ultimately have a detrimental effect on your teeth […]

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Do you suffer with sensitive teeth?

When you suffer with teeth sensitivity day to day activities such as eating, drinking and brushing your teeth can cause a sharp, temporary pain in your mouth.

When you suffer with teeth sensitivity day to day activities such as eating, drinking and brushing your teeth can cause a sharp, temporary pain in your mouth. Sensitive teeth is most common in people aged between 20 and 40 but can affect children and the elderly as well. What causes […]

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Can fluoride improve your dental health?

Fluoride improves dental health by helping to prevent tooth decay so it is added to toothpaste and, in some areas, to the water supply.

What should you know about fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral usually found in water and some foods, including tea and fish. Fluoride improves dental health by helping to prevent tooth decay so it is added to toothpaste and, in some areas, to the water supply. What is tooth decay? Tooth […]

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How to look after your teeth correctly

Your teeth are important because they help in chewing, in swallowing, and in speech. However, too many people take dental health for granted which leads to gum and teeth problems.

Your teeth are important because they help in chewing, in swallowing, and in speech. However, too many people take dental health for granted which leads to gum and teeth problems. The teeth also shape the contours of the face. That is why healthy teeth are so important. Moreover, a set […]

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How to prevent tooth decay

Tooth decay is entirely preventable and the best way to avoid it is to brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day, for at least two minutes.

Tooth decay is caused by plaque, which dissolves the outer layers of the teeth. It is also known as dental caries. Plaque is a white, soft substance that sticks to teeth; it is made up of the bacteria from decomposing food and saliva. It rarely causes any symptoms until it […]

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Can a healthy diet improve your oral health?

A healthy diet is incredibly important for the functioning of our whole body, but it is particularly crucial for the health of our teeth.

A healthy diet is incredibly important for the functioning of our whole body, but it is particularly crucial for the health of our teeth. What constitutes healthy diet and how can we ensure that we get the nutrients, vitamins and minerals we need for strong, white, and cavity-free teeth? The […]

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Why is it important to visit your dentist regularly?

5 Reasons to Visit Number 18 Dental in Notting Hill, London

Visiting your dentist for regular check-ups and dental hygiene can help prevent many dental problems as well as to help you maintain good general oral health. Don’t wait until you have toothache before you call your dentist. 1. Prevent gum disease Gum disease is one of the main causes of […]

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Why is flossing crucial for your dental health?

Many people never learned to floss as children. But flossing is critical to healthy gums and it's never too late to start.

Many people never learned to floss as children. But flossing is critical to healthy gums and it’s never too late to start. A common rule of thumb says that any new habit becomes second nature after only three weeks. If you have any questions, ask your dentist or your dental […]

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Taking care of your teeth

Thanks to better at home care and people cleaning & flossing throughout the day, more people are keeping their teeth throughout their lives.

Some diseases and conditions can make dental disease and tooth loss more likely. But most of us have a good deal of control over whether we keep our teeth into old age. The most important thing you can do is to brush and floss your teeth each day. Most mouth […]

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Why is good dental hygiene so important?

Dental hygiene helps to prevent various oral health problems including dental cavities, gingivitis and bad breath.

The best way to prevent your teeth from decay is by brushing them twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing on the daily basis. In addition, we recommend to visit your dentist every 6 months in order to get your teeth scaled and polished professionally. If you would like […]

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