Snoring occurs when the lower jaw and tongue fall back when you are sleeping, reducing the size of your airway. This narrowed airway means that the lungs need to draw in air at a higher speed to ensure that you still receive sufficient oxygen. The increased airflow causes soft tissues...
Spring is on its way! This is normally the time we all look to deep clean our homes, get rid of clutter and start looking towards the summer. But what about your smile? In this blog, we have some top tips to get your smile ready for spring. Begin at...
Did you know that the health of your teeth and gums can give you direct clues as to the condition of your heart? No? In this blog, we look at the links between your teeth, gums and heart. Research has shown that there are a number of links between the...
College Dental Surgeries have been providing Denplan dental payment plans for over 15 years, offering our patients the opportunity to spread the cost of their routine dental treatment, saving money on their dental bills and providing peace of mind that comes from knowing all your dental treatment is covered for...
College Dental Surgeries is open until Friday 23rd December at 12.30pm, should you have problems in the run up to Christmas do not hesitate to call the surgery on 01622 752340 before 10am so we can fit you in swiftly for treatment. Read More
Mouth Cancer Action Month Most people are aware of cancers that affect your lungs, breast or stomach. However, mouth cancer is one of the few cancers that are expected to see a rise in the number of people being diagnosed over the coming years. Over the past ten years the...
Caring for your brace In this blog we look at our 5 top tips to care for your brace. Attend for regular dental appointments Your dentist will advise you on how often you need to attend for appointments. It is normally every four to eight weeks. It is very important...
All you need to know about filling materials Fillings are used to repair and strengthen teeth that have become decayed or broken. Prior to starting treatment, the dentist will normally numb the area using a local anaesthetic. This will ensure that you will not be in any pain while treatment...
Be sure to only use a medium or soft bristled manual toothbrush or an electric toothbrush. This will make it more difficult to brush too hard. Where enamel has been worn away it may be necessary to build teeth up using white, composite Cause Treatments Toothbrush Abrasion Toothbrush abrasion is...
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Unfortunately there comes a time for most people when the dentist will say that a tooth can no longer be restored or repaired and therefore needs to be extracted. Now comes that feeling of panic not only about the tooth being removed but also what will people think when they...
