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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How To Take Care of your Dentures

You may think having all your teeth taken out, and getting dentures is the end to all your dental woes. But you do still need to have good oral health even if you wear full dentures. Here’s how to take care of your dentures and keep them at their best… Cleaning and Soaking Dentures should be…

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Diabetes and how it affects your mouth

Diabetes affects the whole body – Gum Disease is the lesser known complication  What is Diabetes? It is a metabolic disorder affecting blood sugar levels. This means; The body is unable to produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other foods into energy. It is estimated that 4.05 Million people…

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Pregnancy and Your Oral Health

Pregnancy is a truly wonderful thing, but can take it’s toll on a women’s body. During the nine months it can affect all aspects of health, including her oral health. Looking out for the warning signs of possible pregnancy-related conditions is important, as treatment can begin early, nipping any further serious issues in the bud.…

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Root Canal It’s Not So Scary

Root Canal Treatment has long been the words that send shivers down a patients spine! But it isn’t anything to be afraid of. Root canal is a treatment to save your tooth and avoiding from having the tooth extracted! What is Root Canal Treatment? Root Canal Treatment, also known as Endodontics, is a dental procedure…

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Dental Hygienist vs Dentist, What’s the difference?

Do you ever wonder why your Dentist refers you to a Dental Hygienist? Well here are the differences to what your Dentist and Hygienist do, and their importance to your Dental Health. Dental Check-Up; The Dentist checks more than you may think, and you might not even notice! What the dentist checks on the outside;…

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The Benefits Of Smiling

There are many benefits to smiling, give some of these a try, they may just work!… Relieves Stress The first smile benefit not only helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed but can actually help reduce stress. Believe it or not, smiling can reduce stress even if you don’t feel like…

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Be Mouth Cancer Aware!

Did you know? Here at Brucegate Dental Practice each time you have regular dental Check-up, the dentist carries out a mouth cancer screening. Signs To Look Out For; Sore mouth ulcers that don’t heal within several weeks. Persistent lumps in the mouth or neck that don’t go away. Unexplained looseness of teeth, or sockets that…

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The Effects Of Poor Dental Hygiene On Your Body

  Poor dental health has more of an effect on your general health than you may think! Oral Health is Overall Health Periodontal Disease  Bone deterioration around the teeth lead to loosening and eventual tooth loss. In the UK 1 in 17 of all adults have lost all of their teeth. Atherosclerosis  High levels of…

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Dont let toothache ruin your holiday

Don’t let toothache ruin your holiday! Check out our tips to help avoid that nagging feeling. Before you go; Make sure you’re up to date with your Dental Check-up  The key to avoid toothache spoiling your holiday, is prevention. If you have any outstanding issues such as a broken tooth, or a niggle your dentist can…

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