The Dental Surgery Blog

Background Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and…

A common problem we see with patients’ teeth is that staining can occur even when they are following a good oral hygiene approach at home. They might be brushing regularly…

New Year’s Resolutions might be traditionally difficult to keep, but how about a series of easy steps to improve your dental health? These are all easily achievable and will have…

You clean your teeth twice a day, you brush and floss and perhaps even invested in a fancy electric toothbrush (maybe even a sonic one). You may even have mastered…

Maintaining good oral hygiene has many obvious advantages, from freshening your breath to reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease (among other health benefits). But do these benefits…

See how to whiten your teeth at home using our custom made whitening mouth guard and whitening gel. Before getting your professional teeth whitening kit to use at home you…

Nearly all of us have gum disease - that was the headline of a piece published by Birmingham University’s School of Dentistry in 2015. They claim that 90% of UK…

Teeth whitening is a hugely popular cosmetic dental treatment, but do you know how it works? In this video one of our dentists Andrew Gardner answers some key questions around…

Dental veneers can be an option for anyone who has concerns about the aesthetic appearance of their teeth or smile. In the right circumstances, they can make a drastic improvement…

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…