GUM DISEASE Q What is gum disease? A Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease. Q What is gingivitis? A Gingivitis means … Continue reading
ANTI-SNORING Q What is snoring? A The noise of snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft tissues in the upper airway. During sleep the muscles of the upper airway relax resulting in the formation of bottlenecks or even … Continue reading
CANINE IN THE PALATE Q Where is the upper canine? A This tooth forms high up in the mouth to the side of the nose. Q What is a canine in the palate? A The upper canine can fail to … Continue reading
ENAMEL STRIPPING Q Can teeth be straightened without removing other healthy teeth? A If there is only mild overcrowding of 2-4mm then the teeth can be straightened without removing healthy teeth. Q What is enamel stripping? A Enamel stripping is … Continue reading
JAW PROBLEMS & HEADACHES Q What is dental occlusion? A Dental occlusion is another name for the way your teeth meet when your jaws bite together. Q What is TMJ? A The letters TMJ are short for of temporo-mandibular joint, … Continue reading
SMOKING AND ORAL HEALTH Q How can smoking affect my oral health? A Most people are now aware that smoking is bad for our health. It can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, many … Continue reading
AMALGAM & WHITE FILLINGS Q What are amalgam fillings? A Amalgam or silver fillings are the metal coloured fillings that many people have. Amalgam was the traditional material used for fillings for many years. Q Why should I consider white … Continue reading
TOOTH JEWELLERY Q What is Tooth Jewellery? A Tooth Jewellery is the latest fashion craze to hit the UK. Tooth jewellery classic designs are an elegant compliment to standard jewellery. When placed on the tooth, the jewellery creates a distinctive … Continue reading
BARRIER WHITENING Q What does tooth whitening do? A Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but … Continue reading
TRAY WHITENING Q What does tooth whitening do? A Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but … Continue reading
VENEERS FOR A DIASTEMA Q What is a diastema? A A diastema is a space or gap between teeth very often your front teeth. This is very common in children and is part of their normal dental development. About … Continue reading
VENEERS Q What is a veneer? A A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural colour composite material is … Continue reading
CROWNS Q What is a crown? A Crowns are an ideal way to rebuild teeth which have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the … Continue reading
Stockholm: The mental engagement of marriage may protect against the brain disease, Alzheimier’s. People who have a partner or are married in middle age are at half the risk of developing dementia as those who live alone, says a study. … Continue reading
The menopause affects women differently but most will experience a variety of physical and emotional changes which can cause them to feel out of sorts, forgetful, tired and emotional something todays busy women could do without! But now there … Continue reading
New York: Slightly overweight people live longer than those of a “healthy” weight, according to new research. The researchers in the US and Canada concluded that a person’s weight was not the full picture in good health. It is better … Continue reading
AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) What is AMD? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows a person to see fine detail. AMD gradually destroys the sharp, central vision, which is … Continue reading
Belfast: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease of the eye which is the leading cause of blindness for adults aged over 60, may be accelerated by deficiencies in the diet. And new research has confirmed that two nutrients in particularl, … Continue reading
New York: Low thyroid activity, one of the most treated conditions in the United States, may actually be a sign of longevity, US researchers have discovered. While they said it was far too soon for people taking thyroid pills to … Continue reading
London: Nearly half of us are embarrassed by our teeth now you can flash those perfect pearlies with confidence! Its the simplest of secrets to looking great, but so many of us still dont make the most of natures … Continue reading
Black tea is as potent as green tea in promoting beneficial effects in the cardiovascular system, according to a new study. Commenting on the study, independent nutritionist, Dr Carrie Ruxton from the Tea Advisory Panel notes: “Drinking tea has been … Continue reading
London: Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish and fish oil, could help to reduce progression of a serious eye disease that causes blindness in older people, reveals research published ahead of print in the British Journal … Continue reading
Chicago: US researchers have reversed multiple sclerosis symptoms in early stage patients by using bone marrow stem cell transplants to reset the immune system. Commenting on the study, Helen Yates, Chief Executive of the UK’s Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre said: … Continue reading
London: One in four cancer patients have difficulty keeping up with everyday payments. Learn how to keep your family financially safe in our video below. We all worry about our health to a certain degree, but when it comes to … Continue reading
London: Log on to our live web TV show to find out how you can break free from unhealthy habits Show date: 2nd June Show time: 2pm (London time). Personal hygiene bad habits can not only be hard to kick … Continue reading
