Stress Awareness Month 2026: What Stress Is Doing to Your Teeth
April 2026 is Stress Awareness Month and this year the theme is all about taking action. Not just recognising stress but actually doing something about it. So here is something worth knowing. Stress does not just live in your head. For many people it lives in their jaw. Clenching and grinding your teeth, often while you sleep […]
Is Teeth Whitening Safe? What You Need to Know Before Treatment
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments and one of the most searched for online. With so many products and services on the market it is understandable that patients want to know whether it is actually safe. In the United Kingdom, tooth whitening using products containing more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide […]
Is Flossing Really Necessary? What Dentists Actually Say
Flossing has a somewhat mixed reputation. Some people do it religiously and many others have quietly decided it is optional. So what do dentists actually think? The answer is yes, flossing or an equivalent form of interdental cleaning genuinely matters. Not to make your routine more complicated, but because a toothbrush simply cannot reach the […]
How Often Should You Visit the Dentist? A Guide to Check-Up Frequency
Most people know they should visit the dentist regularly, but when life gets busy, check-ups tend to slip down the list. So how often do you actually need to go, and what happens if you leave it too long? For most adults, every six to twelve months is a sensible guide. The right frequency depends […]