Blog tag: dental heath


How can gum disease affect your overall health?

Did you know that gum disease has been linked to other health problems including stroke and heart disease?

Advanced cases of periodontal (gum) disease allow bacteria to breed in the mouth which in some cases, can eventually move into other parts of the body via the bloodstream. In some instances, the bacteria has even found to have travelled to the brain and damage the brain tissue in the […]

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Are you brushing your teeth correctly?

Brushing your teeth seems simple enough. You are taught how to do it as a child and probably aren’t aware of how you even do it anymore.

Brushing your teeth seems simple enough. You are taught how to do it as a child and probably aren’t aware of how you even do it anymore. But if it really is so simple why is there so much discussion surrounding it? If you are unsure of how effective your […]

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Can fluoride improve your dental health?

Fluoride improves dental health by helping to prevent tooth decay so it is added to toothpaste and, in some areas, to the water supply.

What should you know about fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral usually found in water and some foods, including tea and fish. Fluoride improves dental health by helping to prevent tooth decay so it is added to toothpaste and, in some areas, to the water supply. What is tooth decay? Tooth […]

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How to look after your teeth correctly

Your teeth are important because they help in chewing, in swallowing, and in speech. However, too many people take dental health for granted which leads to gum and teeth problems.

Your teeth are important because they help in chewing, in swallowing, and in speech. However, too many people take dental health for granted which leads to gum and teeth problems. The teeth also shape the contours of the face. That is why healthy teeth are so important. Moreover, a set […]

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Why is it important to visit your dentist regularly?

5 Reasons to Visit Number 18 Dental in Notting Hill, London

Visiting your dentist for regular check-ups and dental hygiene can help prevent many dental problems as well as to help you maintain good general oral health. Don’t wait until you have toothache before you call your dentist. 1. Prevent gum disease Gum disease is one of the main causes of […]

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