Why your Dentist takes X-rays…
There are a few different reasons why your dentist will take an X-ray, but firstly have you ever wondered what an X-ray is? An X-ray is; A tiny amount of radiation that passes through your body and makes an image on a special type of film or through an electronic detector. The image that is…
Benefits of using an Electric Toothbrush
It is important to us that our patients use the correct toothbrush for them, as it differs from person to person. A study (Cochrane Report 2014 https://bit.ly/2TS4jBG) Found that using an electric oscillating (moving in a circular motion) toothbrush was found to be more efficient at removing plaque, compared to using a manual toothbrush. The…
New Stock!
Here at Brucegate Dental Practice we’re conscious of the amount of plastics used within dentistry. To try and help reduce this we now stock Bamboo Toothbrushes! All packaging is Eco friendly and recyclable. Remember to change your toothbrush every 3 months.
Fun Kissing Facts For Valentines
*Lips are 100 times more sensitive than you finger tips *The average person spends at least 2 weeks of their life kissing. *One minute of kissing uses 6.4 calories! *A typical french kiss uses about 29 facial muscles. *People who kiss their partners in the morning live 5 years longer than those who don’t. *Kissing…
