Gum disease and periodontal treatment
You’ve probably heard of gum disease. You probably know it can cause your gums to bleed, can result in swelling of your gums and can even cause bad breath – but do you know how serious it really is? Most adults will experience gum disease at least once in their life. Thankfully, it can be […]
Water or Coke? A comparison of what to drink
This is really an eye opener! Water 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half world population). In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%. One glass of water will shut down midnight […]
How to deal with a dental emergency
Dental Emergencies – Have you had an accident or suffer from the following? Accidents and emergencies will happen and it is not uncommon for both adults and children to hurt their mouths, or chip a tooth or even knock it out completely (avulse it). Do it yourself dental kits are available from pharmacists in Harrow, […]
What to do about jaw joint pain
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the medical name for the left and right jaw joint, unique in the body as one joint cannot be moved without influencing the other, i.e. the right side can not move without the left doing so too. It is also complex, as it consists of two compartments separated by a […]
Healthy Eating to Protect Your Teeth
Eating a healthy balanced diet is essential for all aspects of health and wellbeing, and that includes your teeth. The body needs a range of nutrients to function well, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. No single food provides all of these, so we need to eat a range of different foods […]
Your Guide to Mouth Cancer
Oral Cancer can develop in any part of the mouth including the tongue, gums, tonsils, lining of the mouth, lips and upper part of the throat. It is more common in men than women and is rare in people under 40. Early signs of mouth cancer do not cause pain or discomfort but they can […]
The importance of having healthy teeth and gums
Facts Currently Circulating About Periodontal Disease Periodontitis causes permanent, irreversible damage to the bone and gum tissues surrounding the teeth. If the disease is not arrested, its effects, including lost bone and gum recessions with unsightly spaces and mobility of teeth will remain. If good oral health is re-established, the maintenance of a healthy mouth […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cosmetic Dentistry
It’s now widely agreed that your smile makes the first impression and increasingly we are wanting to improve our smile in just the same way as our hair and other aspects of our appearance. Cosmetic dentistry is the business of altering teeth, gums, and even the jaw to improve appearance. Most cosmetic dental procedures now […]
Looking After Your General Dental Health
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”Looking After Your General Dental Health” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] As part of our commitment to providing the local people of Harrow Weald, Kenton and Stanmore with dental health information we are pleased to include a link here to the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF). The BDHF is an independent charity that is […]
What are the symptoms and the risks of gum disease?
Do you experience constant bad breath? I know it’s probably not a subject you discuss with your friends or even your family. But if you are suffering with constant bad breath it might not be the toothpaste you are using but you might be suffering with Periodontal or more commonly known as gum disease. Gum […]
