Halloween kids treats – how to reduce the sugary effects of eating all those sweeties Sweet treats are great for kids, only when taken in moderation; in excess they aren’t great for oral health. Sugar consumption without good dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay and cavities. But, let’s face it, with trick or treating …
We are happy to announce that we have another Associate Dentist working with us, Vijay Dhasavatharam, as well as a new Trainee Dental Nurse, Marina Borland. Vijay will work with us on Wednesdays initially, whilst Marina will work varied hours whilst training. Marina is the Principal Dentist’s (Richard) wife; she will be working both …
The end of the year is nearly upon us. What a quick year it has been too… Please note our Christmas opening times are as follows; Friday 22nd December ~ Close at 1.30pm Christmas Day & Boxing Day ~ Closed Wednesday 27th December ~ Open Thursday 28th December ~ Open Friday 29th December ~ Open …
Here we advise the basic steps on keeping your gums and teeth healthy: Always brush for at least ‘2 minutes’. Always use a Flouride toothpaste. Fluoride protects the enamel and makes you less likely to get cavities. Floss, floss, floss – every day. Flossing helps reach areas your toothbrush can’t. If you don’t floss, food, …
Sugar consumption harms teeth and stimulates dental cavities, for this reason, the World Health Organisation gives recommendations on the consumption of sugar as an important step to prevent tooth decay. The new recommendation invites you to reduce the consumption of sugar by at least 10% less than the recommended daily calorie intake, in order to …
A small snippet from the budget news regarding the new sugar tax plans which will take effect from 2018. Under the sugar tax plans, soft drinks companies will pay a levy on drinks with added sugar from April 2018, with the proceeds used to double sports funding for primary schools. It will not be levied …