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…

Healthy gums are important – Our Wickford dentists offer advice to keep them that way. Cleaning our teeth is a routine part of most people’s days. We know that a failure to do this is likely to mean that we…

Essential oral health care tips from our Wickford dentist. Preventative dental care makes absolute common sense. Although restorative dentistry has come a long way, and there are now far many more choices other than just a filling or extraction available…

How our Wickford dentists help you to have healthy gums. Although most people associate dentists with tooth care; equally important is the health of our patient’s gums. With gum disease now being widely recognised as one of the biggest causes…