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Periodontal disease is one of the most common preventable diseases in the country. It is a disease that is exacerbated by poor oral hygiene, but there is also a hereditary element to it. Where parents or grandparents have had periodontal issues, we find patients tend to be likely to inherit it.

Back in the old days, people used to say it ...

Every parent wants the best for their child and with regular brushing and family dentistry visits most parents feel they are doing their best for their child’s oral health. But did you know that some innocent actions can have negative consequences on your child’s teeth? Here are five of the biggest mistakes parents make that impact on the oral health ...

Is your partner keeping you up with night snoring and you don’t know what to do? If so, a dentist that specialises in sleep apnea solutions may be able to help. Lack of sleep from your partner’s snoring may cause you to have headaches, fatigue and attention problems. But your partner may be suffering even more as a result of ...

Dentists have been encouraging their patients to floss with dental floss daily for more than 100 years. However, recent reports have shed some doubt as to whether flossing provides any benefits to your dental health. These reports state that there is no clear evidence showing that flossing does anything to promote better oral health. Could it be that you have ...

If you suffer from bad breath then it appears you’re in good company.

While the figures vary depending on the person supplying them, it is estimated that around 60 million (or around one in four) of the adult population have some level of halitosis.

Caused by sulphur-producing bacteria in the tongue and throat, unpleasant odours emitted from the mouth are believed to ...

Sleep apnoea is a potentially serious condition that can be life-threatening in severe cases. Fortunately, most dentists are trained to identify and help deal with the problem.

I first became interested in sleep apnoea due to patients who had long appointments. They may have had a 90-minute appointment to be fitted with a crown created by our Cerec machine, and they ...

After your child is born, it is recommended that you take them to see a doctor at regular intervals to ensure they are growing, healthy, and happy. But what about dental visits? When should visits to a children’s dentist be scheduled?
As babies don’t have teeth right away, going to the dentist may not immediately be on your radar. However, ...

Wearing metal braces isn’t really a problem when you’re younger but it can be a real issue for older, professional people. The big advantage of Invisalign is that it’s nearly invisible.
It’s a fact that teeth move over time and have a tendency to shift forward. As you age, this can lead to some crowding in the front teeth. We ...

For many people, an upgrade to their smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry is one of the most long lasting ways to improve self-confidence.
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, the best place to begin is with a simple discussion. By asking a patient what they don’t like about their teeth, we can come to understand what they are ...

These days, dental patients are a little more savvy about teeth whitening. They’re not usually after a sparkling Hollywood smile, which is good because we’re not trying to achieve that unnatural look. What patients typically want are better-looking teeth.
My patients can achieve younger-looking teeth in two ways. We can do it in-house, using the Zoom in-chair whitening system, which ...