What is a cracked tooth? A cracked tooth is a tooth that has become broken. Do all teeth crack in the same way? No. Teeth can crack in several different ways: Cracked tooth: This is when a crack runs from the biting surface of the tooth down towards the root. Sometimes it goes below the
How can I tell if I have bad breath? Lots of small signs can show that you have bad breath. Have you noticed people stepping away from you when you start to talk? Do people turn their cheek when you kiss them goodbye? If you think you might have bad breath, there is a simple
What is Air Polishing and Scale & Polish and how much does it cost? Air Polishing from £85 Scale & Polish procedure from £69 Over time, bacteria-containing plaque can build up on teeth. This can lead to gum disease (gingivitis), calculus (tartar) build up, and can cause stains to develop on your teeth. Traditionally a scale and polish has
By Ruth Green, BBC News Lack of access to dentists is costing lives because mouth cancers are not being spotted or treated early enough, a health charity has told BBC News. The disease killed more than 3,000 people in 2021 – up 46%, from 2,075 a decade ago, latest figures obtained by the Oral Health
Non-smokers who only brush their teeth in the morning, as well as those who do not brush their teeth at all, are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, new research has suggested Those who do not brush their teeth before going to bed are more more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, a study
HPV now a major concern alongside smoking, say doctors Cases of mouth cancer in the UK have increased by more than one-third in the last decade to hit a record high, according to a new report. The number of cases has more than doubled within the last generation and previous common causes like smoking and drinking are being added
Dental decay is a disease that destroys the tooth’s enamel and its underlying layer, the dentin. It occurs when specific types of bacteria in your mouth produce acid after you have eaten or drunk anything containing sugar. ‘Dental decay’ is the same as tooth decay and is also known as ‘dental caries’. Dental decay is
01-January-2021 Your dental health is important to us – Your Oral Health Assessment update. ~ Unfortunately, we would not be able to do routine scale & polishes under the NHS, this is an Aerosol Generating Procedure and we need to conserve our enhanced PPE for our NHS Urgent Dental Care patients ~ Failure To Attend Your NHS