Have you got old silver fillings that you notice in the mirror when brushing? Used widely across the UK for decades, they might look dark - and quite a lot like they need replacing. The question is…do they? If you…
Read MoreWhen you brush your teeth and you see blood in the sink after spitting, it can be pretty easy to dismiss. It’s only a little amount and you probably banged your toothbrush against your gums, right? The problem is that…
Read MoreToothache is one of those things that’s very difficult to ignore once it starts. Sometimes it’s just a dull ache that hangs around in the background, whereas at other times, it can come on suddenly and make eating, drinking and…
Read MoreHave you ever noticed your teeth ‘twinging’ after something sweet? When you’re sensitive to sugar, it can be bad enough for you to think twice about eating sugary foods or even put you off entirely. So, what gives? Why does…
Read MoreWhen you find yourself having to go for a tooth extraction at your dentist, it’s completely normal to expect it to ache a bit afterwards. In the main, patients have the tooth out, and within a day or two, things…
Read MoreWhen you become aware that you’ve got a broken tooth, it’s only natural to think about whether or not you should talk to your dentist about emergency treatment. But should you? How important is it? Spoiler Alert: When it comes…
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