Teeth grinding is a common condition in which the act of grinding your teeth causes wear and associated oral problems. Most people tend not to notice that they are damaging their teeth as it often happens at night whilst you are sleeping. Sometimes it can be so loud that it wakes your partner up! Here…
Over the last year, there has been much talk about the high tooth decay rate in children. Major newspapers have reported that it has increased dramatically compared to a decade ago. The number of children needing tooth extractions has risen steadily since 2011 to 2012, according to statistics collated by the Health and Social Care…
Reduce the frequency of sugar consumption. Its more important to reduce the frequency of sugar consumption rather than the actual amount. Every time you have something sugary to eat or drink, you get a decaying attack on your teeth. This attack lasts for about 30mins and it’s the time it take for your saliva to…
Always, always brush at least twice a day. Instilling good habits in children is vital. They will then go on in life adopted a positive attitude to dental healthy well into adult life. The most important time to brush is just before bedtime and it’s equally important not to have anything to eat or drink…
