Dental care is important for people of all ages. For parents it is a particularly exciting time when your child's first tooth comes in. This is also a great indication of when you should book your child in for their first dental appointment. However, dental health is not just limited to the health of your teeth, it also involves taking care of your gums, lips and the inside of the mouth. Therefore, if your child has reached 12 months and is yet to get their first tooth in it

Did you know that almost half the surface of your teeth is actually between them! This is something that most people do not realise, but it is very important to know because it means that brushing your teeth alone is unable to clean all surfaces of your teeth.Removing plaque and from in between your teeth improves the overall health of your teeth and gums as well as reducing the likelihood of gum diseases and tooth decay Thankfully, there is a simple way to keep all of your t

Dental related injuries are a common injury for children. Studies have shown that approximately twenty five percent of all school aged children have experienced dental trauma and thirty three percent of adults trauma to the permanent dentition. Whilst dental injuries are not often broadcasted it is still just as important to understand the safety precautions and procedures to follow when faced with a dental injury. For children, this is particularly important. In everyday lif

With our teeth being the foundation of our smile, and many other actions, they can have a significant impact on the way we go about our daily lives. Not only do they influence the way we present ourselves, but also how we talk and how we eat. Their absence can largely affect how we perceive ourselves and how others may view us. Therefore, if we are lacking a couple or all of our teeth, then our quality of life and self-esteem levels can be compromised. One solution to replaci

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term which describes a broad range of conditions characterised by pain or dysfunction caused by issues with the jaw, jaw joint and related muscles. Bruxism is a type of TMD and is the involuntary action of grinding or clenching your teeth together. It typically occurs when people are asleep, but can also occur when awake. Grinding of the teeth can cause damage to the teeth itself as well as its supporting bone or jaw joint and m