Introducing Air-flow and Perio-flow Treatments
Introducing two exciting new treatments coming soon to Brucegate Dental Practice. Air-flow and Perio-Flow are innovative treatments using compressed air, water and bicarbonate particles. Making for a painless visit to the dentist. Air-Flow Tackle severe stains and biofilmImmediate brightening resultsIncreased confidenceFast and painless procedureRemoves debris and plaqueAffordable What is Air-Flow? Air-Flow is a professional, biofilm…
Should I floss?
Should I floss is a much asked question, and the short answer is yes! as long as you make time once a day your teeth and gums will stay healthy and your dentist/hygienist will be happy. Flossing is great but isn’t always the thing to use for everyone. The Importance of cleaning in-between your teeth…
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Spooky season is upon us, are you getting dressed up to go trick or treating? Here’s some tricks to keeping your teeth healthy while still enjoying those mountains of treats. Choose your treats wisely, try and avoid sticky ones that stay on your teeth after you’ve finished eating them (e.g. gummy sweets, toffees…
Mouth Ulcers and Bleeding Gums. How to treat them.
Although they can be very painful, most mouth ulcers will heal on there own within 7-10 days. Non healing ulcers or oral lesions present for more than 3 weeks should be assessed by a dentist or a doctor. Bleeding gums can often be a sign of gum disease and can often be present with no…
Lost Crown, Lost filling, or broken tooth.
So you’ve been enjoying something delicious and all of a sudden felt something crunchy! Then you realise your tooth has broken or your crown has come off! What do you do when your dental practice is closed? What you need… If it is a crown, firstly check you still have the crown and keep it…
How to manage Toothache…
If the tooth is extremely sensitive to hot or cold, antibiotics will not help. This is because the decay has to be removed and filled. Following these home measures can hopefully help manage symptoms, until you can be seen by your dentist. Painkillers Anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen can help reduce sensitivity from teeth. We…
Children’s Dental Check-Ups
When do you start bringing children to visit the dentist?… We are often asked; when is best to start bringing children to the dentist?… Well the short answer is as soon as they get their first baby tooth. Children usually get their first tooth around 6 months old, in some cases this may be sooner…
Tooth Whitening, is it safe?
Tooth whitening is a safe and effective way of lightening your teeth, when carried out correctly by a registered dental professional. What is It The process involves using a peroxide gel that is absorbed into the tooth, where it whitens from the inside by dissolving stains to get them to the lighter shade you would…