Posts Tagged ‘Berwick upon Tweed’
Why Does My Tooth Hurt?
Understanding the Common Causes of Toothache Expert Advice from Brucegate Dental in Berwick upon Tweed Toothache can be an unpleasant and sometimes alarming experience. At our dental practice, we frequently hear the question, “Why does my tooth hurt?” The truth is, there are many possible reasons, and understanding the cause is the first step towards…
Read MoreHow Can I Whiten My Teeth Safely?
Expert Advice from your local Dentist in Berwick upon Tweed Understanding Safe Teeth Whitening Everyone desires a radiant, white smile, but with so many whitening options available, it’s important to know how to brighten your teeth safely. At our dental practice, we believe in empowering our patients with sound advice to achieve their best smile…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreHappy 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…
Read MoreMouth 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreChildren’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…
Read MoreTooth 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreBenefits 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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