If you keep up with current health advice, you know that mercury is seriously dangerous. Most industries have stopped using mercury, but some mercury still lingers in surprising places, including in your mouth. Before the health risks were discovered, mercury was a common component of dental fillings. Now, many patients are considering mercury filling removal
It’s late, and your tooth pain is unbearable. Or, your child’s been playing outside on a Sunday afternoon and comes in with a bloody mouth and a worrying crack in their tooth. If you’re not a trained dental care specialist, knowing whether your aching or cracked tooth needs emergency treatment can be tricky. And if
If you have missing teeth, you’re probably self-conscious about them. Our tooth loss patients say they habitually cover their smile to hide their missing teeth, afraid that others will see only the gaps in their smile instead of a happy grin. But you don’t have to hide anymore. Today’s dentistry offers a world of false
Mothering Sunday, a time to celebrate a key person in your life. Although 2020 was a bit different from previous years, it still should have come with the same love and appreciation, even if it is expressed over video call rather than in person. Here at Love-Teeth Dental Practice we believe there are two key
With Sleep Awareness week running from the 8th-14th March this year, and considering that dentists are sometimes the first to pick up on sleeping disorders due to their symptoms, Love-Teeth Dental Practice wanted to raise awareness of treatment options for a sleep problem that affects approximately 1 in 5 people. Sleep apnoea is a condition
Various factors including an abnormal bite and anxiety may be attributed to tooth grinding – also known as Bruxism. Let’s delve into the reasons behind why people grind their teeth, the results of this and how it can be prevented. The Causes of Tooth Grinding Tooth grinding often happens during sleep, so many are unaware
Every child is different, so don’t be surprised if you have to use different techniques in order to remind or motivate your children to brush. When compared to toy cars, lego and dollys, teeth brushing doesn’t seem as exciting to a child. Teach Them Early Children are like sponges and are constantly learning new things
Sometimes toothache strikes at the most inconvenient of hours – you could be out and about or just about to fall asleep. If you’re unable to see your dentist straight away, for whatever reason, there are a few remedies you can try before your dentist can help you. It should be noted that all remedies
You see your dentist at every check-up and come to feel at ease with the way they work. If your dentist refers you to an oral surgeon for treatment, you may feel apprehensive at thought of seeing someone you aren’t familiar with. An oral surgeon, however, is trained to perform dental surgeries that you general
No matter whether you’re a nervous patient or not, finding a dentist that you can trust to deliver expert care shouldn’t be difficult. We’ve compiled some top tips to help you find a dentist that will deliver great patient care. General Dental Council Firstly, it should be noted that all dentists should be registered with
