Posts Tagged: ‘gum disease’

Why is dental health important? We get a lot of questions here at The Berkeley Clinic about whether or not oral hygiene and health are directly linked to that of the rest of your body. It is somewhat surprising, considering that the majority of us understand that the food we put in our bodies is […]

What Changes Could Help Protect Your Teeth? Let’s face it – nobody wants to have to get fillings during their bi-yearly check-up at the dentist. Dental caries are all too common and at least 84% of adults in the UK have at least one filling. Even more shocking is that, on average, adults have at […]

Advice From Professional Dentists As professional dentists, we are always looking for ways to help our patients keep their teeth strong and healthy. The healthier your teeth are, the less you have to worry about future visits to your dental clinic Glasgow for any work that needs to be done. Many people worry about the […]

7 Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy This Festive Season Many of us forget that the festive season can be a very stressful period for our teeth. Chocolates, mince pies, sweet, champagne and other alcohol are a big part of our diet during the holidays and can seriously damage our teeth. With the constant snacking […]

Oral Infection Development & Treatments Gum disease is a dental condition that occurs when the gums around the teeth become sore, swollen or infected. It can range from simple inflammation to a more advanced disease that can cause serious damage to the bone and soft tissue that support the teeth.

When Should You Floss? Flossing your teeth every day keeps them healthy, clean and increases your chances of keeping your teeth for life. Floss helps improve your dental hygiene by removing pieces of food which can get stuck between your teeth. If you do not remove these pieces of food they can turn into plaque, the […]

How to Use Mouthwash Properly Around 55% of people use mouthwash as part of their daily dental hygiene routine. If you choose to include a mouthwash into your daily dental hygiene routine it is important that check if you are using it correctly otherwise it will be ineffective and in some cases even counter-effective for […]

Ask The Expert, Dr Mike Gow Dr Mike Gow is now one of the experts on Beam expert’s dentistry guide. The site is set up to supply the best advice on  dental hygiene questions about cleaning, gum care and diet, can advise on bad breath, mouth ulcers or oral cancer and offer guidance on troubles […]