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10 secrets to keeping your teeth forever
See your hygienist at regular recall intervals as advised. This is the key to a healthy mouth. Daily flossing & brushing, at least twice a d...read more
A brighter, healthier smile
Our Oral Health Guide Brush thoroughly twice a day with fluoride toothpaste on a soft to medium bristled toothbrush Clean between teeth daily to remove plaque from areas your to...read more
Brushing techniques and aids
The following brushing methods are by no means all those that can be recommended to patients but are probably the 5 most used. Scrub This is probably the first brushing technique used by children, it is eas...read more
Dental sealants for your child
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth). Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs in these surfaces.Fluoride
What is fluoride? Fluoride plays a role in the development and health of bones and teeth. What fluoride does for you Fluoride hardens your bones and tooth enamel. Fluoride is absorbed into a child’s ...read more
How does growing older affect oral health?
The ageing process often creates subtle or dramatic changes in the condition of teeth, mouth and gums. Keeping teeth clean and white may become more involved. The formation of plaque, a colou...read more
How to brush your teeth properly
Children ( up to 4 yrs ) Very young children are not able to brush their teeth by themselves. It is important that mum or dad help them to make sure that the teeth are cleaned properly. Please let them try themselves, as the...read more
How to keep your mouth healthy
Clean teeth and gums Having a clean mouth is important. In addition to being healthier, it gives you fresh breath and a nicer smile. When you eat, bits of food, some too small for you to see, remain in your mouth. They feed ...read more
Magnesium
What is magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral stored in your body tissues. It plays a role in more than 300 enzyme reactions within your body. What magnesium does for you Magnesium is aOral health for adults
The baby boomer generation will be the first where the majority will maintain their natural teeth over their entire lifetime, having benefited from water fluoridation and fluoride toothpastes.Over the past 20...read more
Soya-based infant formula
Breast is best but for mums who need an infant formula feed, soya-based formulas are a safe and nutritious alternative to cow’s milk-based ones. Breast is Always Best Breast is best ...read more
Tooth extractions and removal
Dentistry for the 21st Century is about preserving as much natural tooth tissue as possible. You have been used to these structures since they erupted into your mouth, and teeth are important in maintaining the supporting bon...read more
Tooth veneers: looks real !
A veneer is a very thin facing of porcelain or composite plastic which fits over the surface of your tooth and is glued to it. They are used to improve the appearance of a tooth and can mask mottled or discol...read more
Your Teeth and Your Health
Many secrets about life are revealed in the teeth. The teeth show us what our mothers ate, especially during the nine months they carried us. The teeth also tell us much about our relationship with our mother...read more
Your workplace and your dental health
The promotion of good dental and oral health is a national priority for health in Scotland. Dental/ oral health is not just a matter of encouraging people to brush their teeth <...read more
