A little festive fun to see how much our Wickford patients have learned about their oral health this year. As this will almost certainly be the last Cygnet Dental Practice blog until 2019, we thought that we would have a…
How a healthy mouth contributes towards this important process. Many patients tend to think of teeth as solid objects, whereas they actually consist of several layers. The exterior enamel layer is hard and offers the necessary strength to chew and…
Dr Harminder Sehmi of the Cygnet Dental Practice discusses the problem and how it can be avoided. As we have discussed before, dental implants offer an excellent option for anyone looking to replace a missing tooth, or teeth, with a…
The state of the UK population’s teeth is often ridiculed by some living in the USA. Is it justified? The idea of the British having ugly and discoloured teeth has long been a standard subject of American humour. British characters…
Why these appointments play an important role in your dental care. Initial consultations at our Wickford dental practice are widely used when a patient is considering a new type of treatment. These are not usually necessary for routine dental care,…
Using shop bought tooth whitening kits may not be as effective, or as safe, as you might think. Teeth whitening is, understandably, one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments currently available. Having nice white teeth is something that most…
Dr Harminder Sehmi explains why it is important to maintain regular visits. Whether you are young or old, you should always try to see your local dentist for an examination every six months or so. Those in a high risk…
If you are planning to stop smoking in October, why not now? Says Dr Suky Ghuman of Cygnet Dental. Traditionally, October is the month for the anti smoking campaign, ‘Stoptober’, run by Public Health England. Throughout the country, there are…
If so, now is the time to consider dental implants, says Dr Michael Gulnezer. False teeth, or more specifically, dentures, have been around for a very long time. Evidence has been found of early attempts, using stones or even seashells…
Our hygienist, Samantha Henly, explains why this should be done on a daily basis. Some people find the process of using dental floss to be tricky. Some attempt to do this and give up, whilst others either don’t attempt it…
