Severe gum disease is a condition that is also called periodontal disease or periodontitis. It is, unfortunately, extremely common, affecting around one in ten of the world’s population. Periodontal disease is often called a silent disease, as the early symptoms...
Ensuring you have proper digestion is essential for general health. You need a good range of nutritious food so your body can fight infection and disease more efficiently and function optimally. Most people imagine digestion begins in your stomach, but...
A decent-quality toothbrush should last around three months, and if the bristles are beginning to look splayed or frayed, it's time to retire it and replace it with a shiny new toothbrush. However, instead of dumping the toothbrush in the...
There are numerous reasons why you should look after your dental health, not least to maintain a healthy and attractive smile. However, you also need strong teeth and gums for eating and speaking. When someone has poor dental health, they...
This watermelon salad recipe is refreshing and juicy, with a tangy dressing that tones down its sweetness. Salad 11/2 cups pitted and sliced cherries 11/2 cups raspberries 11/2 cups sliced strawberries 4 cups watermelon, sliced into 2cm cubes Dressing 1tbsp...
Summer is a time when memories are made, especially during childhood. We all probably remember seemingly endless summer days packed with fun activities and freedom from everyday routines. It is hardly surprising that regular dental care can sometimes take a...
You will often hear the terms plaque and tartar used interchangeably, so it is easy to think they are the same. While similar, there are some important differences, and understanding these can help you manage your oral health more effectively....
Every profession has its own language, and dentistry is no different. We try to use easy-to-understand language whenever we see patients, but we sometimes forget that people don't understand all the terms we use. That's why we've compiled a list...
This light and tasty dish looks beautifully festive with fresh citrus slices. Ingredients 1 thinly sliced lemon with seeds removed 1 thinly sliced navel or blood orange with seeds removed 900g salmon fillet 1thinly sliced red jalapeno or Fresno chile...
New Year is a time for making changes. Most New Year resolutions are centred on improving your health or personal growth and development. Instead, why not resolve to be different this year and resolve to improve oral health? You will...