If you don’t currently see a hygienist at our Wickford dental practice, there are many good reasons to consider it With an increasing awareness of the importance of good oral health care, most people now do see their dentist for…
Even if your teeth and gums are unhealthy, our Wickford dentists can help to restore them! ‘Challenging’ is one word for the times that we are living in. The first lockdown was difficult, but for many, manageable, and even gave…
Addressing habits which compromise your oral health The last few months have been difficult for most of us in one way or another. Whether you were unable to work and are worried about your finances, missed the social interaction of…
New study finds that electric toothbrushes are better for your teeth and gums than a manual one. An eleven year long study has concluded that those who use an electric toothbrush are less likely to have tooth decay and gum…
Encouraging the next generation towards a healthier mouth. The number of adults using dental floss on their own teeth is only around 20%. Unfortunately this is far too low and means that around 80% of us are exposing ourselves to…
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…
Avoid dental problems when wearing ‘wire and bracket’ style braces. Dental braces, or orthodontics, can be used to correct the alignment of your teeth, giving you a better bite, or simply to improve the appearance of your smile. Whatever the…
A closer look at two different types of cleaning for gum disease problems. The consequences of gum disease are often not fully understood by the general public. Spitting the odd bit of blood after cleaning your teeth may not worry…
