Not today, tooth decay! Tooth decay in the UK is, on the whole, preventable. It is common, yes, but that doesn’t mean you should succumb to the thought that it will happen. Tooth decay can be painful and fillings can be uncomfortable and costly, so why not avoid? Spend your time and money on prevention …
We all know that gums bleed and there are various toothpastes, mouthwashes available to help with this, but in reality, they shouldn’t. If your gums are healthy, they will not bleed and that is something we should all aspire to. Bleeding gums, although common, are not healthy. They are a sign of gum disease, of …
You’ve heard it all, flossing is more than just a dance move. Clean between your teeth, they say, every day, they say, BEFORE you brush, they say. Okay, okay, okay! BUT – what’s all the floss about? Why are there so many options? Whatever happened to just a simple, thread? Well, simple thread floss is …
What you need to know… Nowadays, we spend a huge amount in terms of time, and in many circumstances, money, on orthodontic treatment. Whether it be ‘train tracks’ or a more subtle option such as ‘Invisalign’ type aligners, you as the patient are more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease during the treatment process …
So, what’s the secret? The Easter Bunny doesn’t necessarily consume what is being delivered. In recent years, the Easter Bunny has also become wise to tooth decay and has shared some great tips and advice with Growing Smiles… The Easter Bunny doesn’t HAVE to deliver treats in an edible form! Some families request that the …
Have you ever wondered at what point in life people begin to clean between their teeth? From my own personal experience, it’s usually those around mid-thirties – often who’ve had a dental appointment and been told that they should already be doing it. They’ve probably been told this for years, but mid-thirty year olds seem …
There are treatments available… Dry mouth affects a large proportion of adults in the U.K. The impact can vary from a minor inconvenience to incredibly painful, causing issues with swallowing, eating and speaking – often the impact is dependent on the cause. Causes of dry mouth can include some medications, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, anxiety, mouth breathing, …
BiominF Slow release toothpaste We all know we should clean between our teeth once a day and brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, but how do you decide which toothpaste to use? Did you know that not all toothpastes contain the same ingredients or work in the same way? Believe it or not, …
Mint is the preferred flavour of toothpaste for many across the UK. It’s the go-to, expected flavour of toothpaste, largely due to the association between mint and fresh breath, and frankly, you will be hard-pushed to find ‘adult’ toothpaste of another flavour. But that doesn’t mean it’s non-existent… Here, at Growing Smiles, clients and customers …
Who knew that the way you hold your toothbrush can affect your mouth care 1st. Which hand do you brush with? Right handed people most commonly miss the inside surfaces and gumline of the bottom right teeth as well as the top right i-tooth/canine at the corner of the mouth.Left handed? It’s the opposite side …
