What to do in a dental emergency No matter how good you are at maintaining your oral hygiene routine and attending for your regular dental appointments, at some point you may experience a dental emergency. Dental emergencies can range from a toothache or swelling, a broken tooth, a lost filling...
Mouth Cancer Action Month Mouth Cancer Action Month is a charity campaign which aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer and make a difference by ensuring people get checked out early, dramatically increasing their chance of survival. This year in the UK, around 8,300 people will be given the life...
Benefits of joining Denplan College Dental Surgeries has been providing Denplan’s dental payment plans for over 15 years. The key focus of all Denplan payment plans is to ensure that patients receive the best possible preventative care, to enable them to keep their own teeth for as long as possible....
Dangers of mail order aligners Over the past few years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people looking to improve the appearance of their smile quickly and discreetly using options like clear braces and clear aligner therapy. There are however some things the team at College...
Root canal treatment is designed to remove infection that has built up in the root canal of the tooth, thereby eliminating the pain. The procedure involves removal of infected nerve and pulp tissue of the affected tooth. While root canal treatments have an outdated reputation for being painful, the truth...
Are you brushing and flossing enough? Are you using the right technique? If not, you risk not only cavities but also other health problems. In this month’s blog we look at some of the best ways to protect your smile. What is the best way to brush? It is important...
When it comes to taking care of your teeth and smile there are a number of misconceptions that can be damaging your dental health. Myth 1 – The harder you brush the cleaner your teeth will be Brushing too hard or using a too abrasive toothbrush can harm your teeth...
With the sun shining, there is nothing better than enjoying an ice cream or two, whether at the beach, on a day out or a home in the garden. However, if you suffer with sensitive teeth an ice cream can very quickly lose its appeal. In this month’s blog the...
It is that time of year again, the diary is filling up and more and more weekends seem to be busy with special events. Here at College Dental Surgeries we know that having a smile you can be confident in can help make special events easier. There will no longer...
Gum disease is currently the leading cause of tooth loss in adults in the UK. Gum disease is surprisingly easy to overlook as it is often painless, which means that it can go unnoticed. Signs of gum disease There are 7 main symptoms you should keep your eye out for:...
