Blog category: General dentistry


Brush up on our weird dental facts!

Get to know your mouth better this New Year with our weird facts about your teeth!

How well do you know your teeth? Treat them to some TLC after the Christmas binge and brush up on your knowledge with our fun facts! Fun dental facts Throughout their lifetime, the average person spends 38.5 days brushing their teeth! Only half of us brush our tongues – which […]

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10 ways to overcome fear of the dentist

It might be the season of fright but for some of our patients fear of the dentist lasts all year long. If that's you, we’ve got some top tips to get you back in the dentist’s chair

Does the thought of going to the dentist leave you spooked? We want all our patients to feel as relaxed as possible. That’s why we’ve put together 10 tips and facts to take the fright out of your visit. You’re not alone! Did you know one in four people have […]

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The future of dental hygiene is here!

We’re delighted to bring some of the latest dental technology to Number 18 Dental. Find out how the EMS Air-Flow system of air polishing can benefit your smile…

Isn’t it great when you visit the hygienist and she leaves your teeth clean, stain-free and silky soft? Well, now Number 18 patients can experience this on a whole new level. Our recently installed EMS Air-Flow system means we can give your teeth the best possible clean during dental and […]

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7 apps to get kids eating healthily

It’s not easy getting kids to eat their 5 a day or watch their sugar intake, so we’ve sourced the best apps to help them learn by themselves.

Recent research by Public Health England found that 31.2% of children aged 2 to 15 were classed as either overweight or obese. September is Childhood Obesity Month and we want to highlight how what we eat affects more than just our teeth. With these fun and educational apps for children […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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