Many people are under the assumption that it is necessary to go to the dentist for a check-up at least once every six months. Nevertheless, even with this being commonly known, it has been revealed by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) that over half of adults in the UK have not been to…
Our dentist surgery in South West London, dedicated to providing high-quality care to its patients, is based in the heart of Southfields, but what do you know about this area? Situated about six miles from Central London it sits between Putney and Wandsworth to the North, Wimbledon to the South, Earlsfield to the east and…
For those that have small children, the task of cleaning teeth is for many is no easy feat. In fact, it has been reported that 42 per cent of parents surveyed faced the nightmare of having to force their children (up till the age of 11) to get brushing, with over 80 per cent throwing…
Welcome to our brand-new blog. On this blog we will be regularly posting dental healthcare advice with information on things like: How to keep your teeth clean How to spot signs of gum disease What to look out for with oral cancer What does it mean if your gums bleed when you brush? When should you take…
There are 4 different ways to go about solving this particular problem: Do nothing and live with the space Dentures. Dental implants. Dental bridges. Do Nothing Whilst this is a very valid option in many instances there are a few problems associated with doing nothing and leaving the space, these problems are: The bone where…
It is quite common for people to want straighter teeth yet there is often confusion about the different types of braces that are on offer, what they can do and which one is best suited. People often make decisions based on brand-name and marketing and so we thought we’d write a blog post which explains…
There are indications from a recent study that people who stay fit and healthy are 40% less likely to develop tooth-threatening gum infections, possibly leading to gum disease. It was also found that not exercising, not keeping to a normal body weight and unhealthy habits made a person much more likely to get advanced gum disease.…
Previous consumer studies have proved that a beautiful smile will make you more attractive. But according to research conducted by Beall Research & Training of Chicago, a new smile will make you appear more intelligent, interesting, successful and wealthy to others as well. The research looked at before and after cosmetic dental treatments and indicated…