The Dental Surgery Blog

In every supermarket there are numerous teeth whitening toothpastes and kits, each one promising brighter, whiter teeth. Online, blogs talk about the latest trends, like charcoal activated products which are…

The impact of having dark stained teeth compared to white teeth can extend far beyond self-esteem. Research has shown that after whitening their teeth, people are more likely to be…

Sugar is bad for your teeth - that we can all agree on, but there are a few other sweet assumptions that might not be reliable. Let’s look at some…

Summary of Seven Tips to Help with Dental Anxiety. Don’t be embarrassed by dental anxiety or nerves, you are not alone Don’t hide your fear of the dentist Think what…

The need for good dental hygiene in childhood is obvious. Establishing good habits increases the likelihood that they are maintained throughout life, it also ensures that adulthood is entered with…

In the UK, a large proportion of the population suffer from seasonal allergies and hayfever - some estimates suggesting as many as 13 million Brits are affected.   Some of…

Maintaining good oral health is important for reasons beyond what goes on in the mouth itself. The reverse can also be true, your oral health may be compromised by your…

With May being sun awareness week, The Dental Surgery thought it wise to advise on the perils of too much sun and how to help yourself should you suffer from…

With April being Stress Awareness Month, it makes sense to look at the role stress plays in oral health. Ongoing stress can lead to a range of mental and physical…

We’re sorry to have to break this to you, but smoking is terrible for your teeth and overall oral health. It causes both cosmetic damage and more serious problems such…