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Author: Dr. Parneet Sehmi

How To Prevent Tooth Decay In Children

Tooth decay is the softening of the enamel on the tooth, which damages the structure and can eventually result in cavities when left untreated. Over time, this can lead to holes in the teeth which can grow larger over time. Over the years, we’ve seen

Do Healthy Teeth Make For A Healthy Heart?

Our teeth contribute to many illnesses and diseases, including dementia, diabetes and oral cancer, to name just a few. However, you might be surprised to hear that healthy teeth make for a healthy heart. Studies suggest that bad oral hygiene is strongly linked to some

The Truth About At-Home Aligners

Orthodontic aligners are the ideal way of straightening your teeth to help you achieve a confident and happy smile. Over the years, we have seen an increase in people using at-home aligners, compared to dentist-approved orthodontic treatments to align the teeth.  Whilst at-home aligners are

Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

Within the modern world of diet pills and self-help guides, everyone seems to be looking for a quick fix to their “problems” and insecurities. Naturally, this want for fast and cheap improvement has made its way into the world of dental care. Many high street

Can You Go to Hospital for Tooth Pain?

Tooth pain is a common problem which has a large number of potential causes, some of which require treatment more urgently than others. Going to the hospital or going for emergency dental treatment is necessary in severe cases of tooth pain, however, how do you

How many dentists are there in London?

Information provided by Statista shows that approximately 35,000 dentists were employed in the UK in 2018. The NHS also reports that 22 million adult patients were seen by a dentist in the same year - which is just over 50% of the adult population. Meanwhile,

Can you still be put to sleep at the dentist?

Can you still be put to sleep at the dentist? A fear of dental procedures is very common even in our contemporary age of digital information and health consciousness. Many patients express worry over the connotations of vulnerability and potential discomfort which surround visiting the

What is a dental emergency?

Whilst any issues or problems regarding dental healthcare may seem urgent to the patient, there are certain cases which are deemed to be a dental emergency by the practitioner. It is important, therefore, that you understand what cases are likely to be deemed as a