Why Gum Health Matters
Unhealthy gums are likely to have a negative impact on our oral and general health Most of our Wickford patients will probably have been told to “go and brush your teeth” when they were younger. This is good advice of …
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How To Look After Your Teeth While Wearing Braces
Tooth care during orthodontic treatment is most important – here’s why…. The increasing desire to have a more attractive smile has led to more local people seeking teeth straightening treatments. For years there has been something of a resistance to …
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Tooth Decay – An All Too Common Problem
Highlighting the causes of tooth decay and the steps that can be taken to restore an affected tooth There are a number of reasons why someone might suffer from tooth decay. Generally speaking, the two main reasons are poor dental …
Understanding Enamel Erosion
A look at causes, prevention and what can be done to restore teeth affected in this way Looking after our teeth can be a tricky business. Along with our gums, they come under attack from all sides. Bacteria in our …
What Can Happen If You Ignore A Toothache?
Failure to act quickly can lead to significant dental treatment What is your reaction at the first sign of a toothache? If you are like the majority of people, unless the pain is very sudden and severe, you probably choose …
Play Sports? Protecting And Restoring Your Teeth
Being active is good for your health, but not always for your teeth! We are constantly being encouraged to stay active in order to have a healthy and longer life. This is good advice and most of us could probably …
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Maximum Longevity From Your Dental Restorations
Best ways to maintain teeth that have been restored by our Wickford dentists Many of you will have had dental restorations carried out to restore a damaged or decaying tooth. Even with the best will and care in the world, …
Winter Weather And Sensitive Teeth
Staying comfortable as the cold weather strikes Most of us appreciate the Christmas card image of a landscape covered in frost and snow, but when the reality of this type of weather arrives, it brings its challenges as well. Icy …
Can The Cooler Winter Months Affect Oral Health?
Cold weather can play its part in damaging our teeth and gums. Here is how you can help prevent it…. It doesn’t seem long since we were writing about how really hot weather can damage your teeth, but these last …
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A Look At Some Common Home Dental Mistakes
Basic oral care errors that could impact your teeth Do you pride yourself on looking after your teeth well? We hope that you do and are making the right decisions to take care of your oral health as best as …