We all know the importance of a healthy balanced diet. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables gives us the vitamins and minerals we need to live a healthy life. But did you know that poor nutrition can affect your teeth as well? I’ll explain how not eating enough nutritious foods can contribute to vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can negatively impact your teeth. What are the main oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies? Generally, mineral deficiencies affect the har

Have you ever had something to eat or drink and experienced pain? Does the thought of eating ice cream send shivers down your spine? If the answer is yes, you may have sensitive teeth. Here's your guide to understanding sensitivity and how to manage it. What Causes Sensitivity? Sensitivity can be caused by several things, such as worn enamel, dental decay, broken teeth, leaking fillings and temporarily after tooth whitening. One of the most common reasons for sensitivity is t

Every year on the 20th March we celebrate World Oral Health Day - an international day to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and the importance of good oral hygiene for all ages. With more stories emerging everyday about the links between oral health and systemic health here are a few tips to help protect yourself from dental decay, gum disease and tooth wear. 1. If you haven’t seen the dentist or hygienist in the last year, book an appointment today. Regular visits me

On the 4th of February people around the globe will participate in World Cancer Day – an initiative to raise awareness of cancer, with the principal purpose of educating people about cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Cancer is an illness that can affect several parts of the body, however, one of the most common cancers is oral cancer. It is estimated that approximately 6,800 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the United Kingdom annually, accounting for 2% of a

Now that Christmas is over and 2019 is here, most people are busy making their list of New Year’s Resolutions. For many of us, we aim to improve our physical wellbeing and live a healthier lifestyle, perhaps by losing weight or hitting the gym more often. However, with all of our focus on physical wellbeing we often tend to forget to add oral hygiene to the list. Now, as a passionate hygienist, that hurts. Yes, living a more active and healthier lifestyle is excellent, but or

Clients always ask me how to maintain a bright, white smile, so I thought I'd share my top five tips for a healthy mouth. While following this advice will be beneficial, nothing will help your oral hygiene more than a dental hygienist, which leads me to my first point... 1) Have regular dental and hygiene appointments. Visit the dentist at least once a year and the hygienist a minimum of twice a year to keep your smile gleaming. 2) Use a straw for drinks and try and rinse you