It’s National Sugar Awareness Week January 18-21st 2021. Aiming to raise awareness on the benefits of reducing sugar intake for health…. And importantly, also there are benefits to your dental health! Frequent consumption of food and drinks containing sugars increases the risk of tooth decay....
It's never too late to quit smoking! No matter how long you've smoked for, no matter how many cigarettes you smoke per day, your health will start to improve as soon as you quit. Some health benefits are immediate, some are longer-term, but what matters...
Coronavirus looks set to stay for a while longer, so it’s important to not only look at your dental health but your overall health and well-being at this time. The pressures of the last 5 months have undoubtedly impacted everyone in our community and its...
You hear dentists talking about how wonderful electric toothbrushes are all the time, but, are they really all they’re cracked up to be? The answer is yes and here’s a few reasons as to why we think so....
It’s Easter again!! All of the shops have been promoting their Easter eggs since Christmas. Doesn’t it seem to get earlier each year? We’d like to help you protect your teeth during this time. The last thing anybody wants is to have a filling after...
It’s here…. SUMMER TIME!! Here are our top tips for keeping your oral health and hygiene tip-top on your jolly hols this year. Don’t worry…. We aren’t about to lecture you, but just offer some really helpful ideas and hints to keep you on the...
Hi everyone! [vc_row][vc_column width='1/2']A big part of my job involves helping people get the best results from brushing their teeth. By removing plaque bacteria effectively, we reduce the risk of both tooth decay and gum disease. Toothbrushing is invaluable, but even with excellent brushing technique we can only...
As a dental therapist, one question I'm often asked is, 'what is gum disease?' Here is my simple explanation - Our mouths are home to many different bacteria which attach the teeth as a coating called plaque....
Tom from Skipton Road Dental in Colne Lancashire looks at how the frequency of sugar intake affects our dental health. Find out how to keep your teeth and smile healthy in this video with Tom from Skipton Road Dentist in Colne. For more dental health advice...
Tom from Skipton Road Dental in Colne Lancashire looks at some common sources of sugar in a modern diet and compares this to the recommended daily intake of sugar. We hope you enjoy...