New statistics show that millions of people are likely to give cleaning their teeth the brush off. A further one in five people is most likely to forget flossing. The findings have been revealed by the British Dental Health Foundation as part of its National Smile Month campaign. The results of the survey also show […]
Sports drinks and energy drinks are becoming more and more popular these days, but a lot of people don’t realise that both drinks have extremely high acid levels. These levels undoubtedly cause irreversible damage to teeth by eroding their protective enamel layer. Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth and is a very important […]
The minimum time you should spend brushing your teeth is 2 minutes twice a day. Here are some tips on how to brush properly: Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle against your gumline. Gently brush from where the tooth and gum meet to the chewing surface in short circular strokes. Brushing too hard can […]
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a disorder that affects the muscles of the jaw. This disorder is characterised by pain where the jawbone and the skull meet at the temporomandibular joint. This joint is located on either side of the head or just in front of the ears. TMJ causes pain and discomfort with jaw […]
Toothbrushing is a simple task, but lots of people brush their teeth incorrectly, either skipping around the teeth so much that they don’t really clean anything or rubbing so hard that they damage their teeth and gums. No matter how well you try to brush your teeth, some bacteria will always be left behind. Dental […]
A gum shield is an appliance you wear in your mouth if you play a sport that involves contact with the mouth, e.g., rugby, soccer, boxing, hockey, etc. The first report of gum shields being worn was in boxing in 1913; even then, it was realised that this simple device reduced the incidence of knock-outs […]
At Creative Smiles, we often have patients say that they don’t eat sweets, biscuits, or fizzy drinks, yet decay is occurring. Sugar is a sly creature who turns up in the most unexpected places! So if you want to avoid eating excess amounts, you need to be prepared to do some label reading. A lot […]
We hear it all the time: “I lost all my teeth when I had my children,” “My teeth were never the same,” “I lost a tooth for every child.” There are a lot of old wives’ tales about pregnancy and teeth, but most of them are not true! If you practice excellent oral hygiene and […]
At Creative Smiles, the team is often asked which toothpaste to use. The world of toothpaste can seem like a minefield; you only have to look at any supermarket and you will see rows of plaque-busting, breath-freshening, fluoride, cavity control, sensitivity, and whitening toothpaste, all with the guarantee of a perfect smile. Each toothpaste sounds […]
