Do I Need a Root Canal? Understanding the Signs and Solutions

Expert Advice from Brucegate Dental in Berwick upon Tweed Introduction Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures carried out in dental practices across the UK and Ireland. Yet, many patients feel anxious at the mere mention of a “root canal” and are unsure if or when they might actually need one. In…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Dental Implants – Are They Right For You

Dental Implants are fast becoming routine treatment within dental practices, here at Brucegate Dental Practice we carry out the procedure within the surgery, so no need to travel (unless otherwise told at your consultation).  From replacing a single tooth to full mouth implants, here’s all you need to know…   What Is A Dental Implant?…

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