Author name: Dale

Brushing is probably the first personal hygiene habit we learn as children. Indeed, this simple understated tool has the power to fight cavities and prevent bad breath and bleeding gums, all at once.  But however attached you get to your toothbrush you need to know when it’s time to say goodbye. Finding that sweet spot […]

So you’ve completed your implant journey—congratulations! It took time, yes, but consider this the smartest investment in your smile. Implants have transformed the way we replace teeth and their natural look and feel is second to none. Moreover, they’re built to last.  But before you start feeling invincible, let’s get real for a second —

With statements like “Whiten teeth from the comfort of your home” or “Your dream smile is just an order away”, whitening teeth using over-the-counter teeth whitening products here in the UK, appears a formality. Or are we just paying for glorified toothpaste in fancy packaging? In truth, the world of OTC whitening is a minefield

We all know the old-school drill—brush twice a day, floss, and don’t overdo the sugar—but let’s be real—if it were that simple, no one would get cavities, right? The issue is that cavities or caries are a huge issue. Here are some stats to back it up. Tooth Cavities—A Growing Epidemic According to a 2021

A recent survey has shown that 43% of adults would like to straighten their smiles, yet we still hesitate. Maybe it’s due to the cost and the time commitment. Perhaps it was because we wore clumsy-looking metal braces when we were younger, but now our teeth have moved again. Short-term orthodontics can offer a solution

Did you know the UK population is rapidly ageing? In 2022, 19% of people were 65 years of age or over and this percentage is projected to increase to 27% by 2072. With an increased ageing population comes the need for better dental care. As we age, gums and teeth face more than the usual

Stress is a ‘silent force’ typical to every human being, and its impacts are devastating. A 2024 survey, for example, reported that  85% of adults experience stress which is a weekly occurrence in over a third of people. Yet, not only does extreme stress pose a risk to our mental health, but it can also

Do you know that on average, we smile 20 times a day, but is it really conveying the right message? The simple act of smiling can break the ice in social situations, make someone’s day or make a great first impression. But a smile goes way beyond a social cue. It’s also a window into

The saliva in your mouth is more than just water. It’s a complex mixture of minerals, proteins, and ions that help nourish and maintain the structure of the oral tissues. It has multiple functions, from kickstarting digestion to buffering the acidic products produced by the bacteria in the mouth; it has so much to do. 

If you’re one of the 48% of the UK population who plan to undergo teeth whitening in the coming year, you probably have a good understanding of the choices available. But have you ever stopped to think about how teeth are whitened and what actually happens? In this post, we’ll take a fascinating glimpse inside