Injuries to the mouth can happen to any of us, but playing some sports increases this risk. Whether you are playing rugby every weekend, cycling to work or for sport, or even just enjoying a kickabout with friends, accidents can …
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Are there reasons why amalgam or tooth coloured fillings might need to be replaced and if so, why? Many dental patients believe that once a tooth has been filled; as long as it doesn’t decay any further or break, no …
Smoking cigarettes, cigars and even a pipe can spell real trouble for your teeth and gums. Most people are now aware that smoking can affect their lungs and heart. The warnings have been around for decades and are now widely …
Given its (unwarranted) reputation for pain, it isn’t surprising that people would rather avoid having this treatment. Today’s blog discusses a particularly unpopular dental procedure, and one that causes even usually calm patients to feel a little anxious. Yes, we …
Looking at the structure of a tooth and the potential problems associated with its various parts. It is a common misconception that a tooth is a solid block of material. Granted, it might appear that way on the surface, but …
If you dislike having your teeth filled due to visible metal fillings, we can help. Amalgam fillings have been used in dentistry since around the early 1800s, although there is some evidence that it may have been used a very …
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How new legislation may impact oral health. Some of you will have noticed that legislation is currently being debated by this government that would ban children born after 2008 from ever being able to buy cigarettes. While the legislation has …
Dental related issues from A to Z – Courtesy of the team at Foxhall Dental, Ipswich. We hope that you all had a nice break at Easter and didn’t eat too many chocolate eggs 🙂 Rather than write a ‘how …
There has been much talk of ‘dental deserts’ in the media, but sometimes, all it takes is a single phone call. At times, it seems that time is flying by without us even noticing it. One time when this certainly …
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Why you should pay special attention to the rear of your teeth when brushing. Hopefully most of us clean our teeth twice a day, doing so with a ‘healthy’ toothbrush and using a fluoride toothpaste. If we do this, we …
