Oral Health Insights

It might be getting your hair done, buying a new outfit, or finally doing something you've been thinking about for a while. It doesn't have to be a big change.

If you've chipped a tooth, the first thing is not to panic. Small chips are quite common and often aren't a major problem, but it's worth getting the tooth checked.

There are so many toothbrushes to choose from now that it's hard to know whether you're buying something genuinely useful or just paying for extra features.

Before starting aligners, most people know the basics. You'll wear a series of clear aligners, change them regularly and gradually move your teeth.

When you come to visit us, we’ll often ask about your medical history, any medications you are taking, allergies you may have, and whether anything has changed since your last appointment.

Most people enjoy that lovely clean feeling after seeing the hygienist. Your teeth feel smooth again, stains are gone and your mouth just feels fresher.

Bleeding gums are common, but healthy gums generally shouldn't bleed.

The short answer is around 22 hours a day. That means your aligners should really only be out when you're eating, drinking anything other than water, and cleaning your teeth.

An aligner consultation is really an initial conversation. I want to know what you would like to change about your teeth and what you are hoping to achieve.

Standing in the toothpaste aisle can feel surprisingly overwhelming. Whitening, extra fresh, smoker’s formula, charcoal — how do you know what is right for your teeth?

It’s easy to think, “I’ll see the dentist if something goes wrong,” but waiting for a problem often leads to bigger issues than you might expect.

If you have ever had dental treatment where the numbness took longer to kick in, you needed additional anaesthetic or it did not last as long as you expected, you are not alone.