One dental product everyone needs is toothpaste, and in combination with a toothbrush is both the lowest costing and most important part of any dental care routine. However, one mistake that so many people make when it comes to teeth cleaning routines is taking a drink not long enough after brushing for two minutes, only to find that it makes certain foods and drinks taste very different. The common story is people brushing their teeth, taking a swig of orange juice and immediately regretting it as it creates a rather unpleasant mix of taste sensations that are both bitter and...

With a new government taking office, many dentists will be wondering what the future holds for British dentistry. But many concerns faced by dentists and patients are far more basic than the things politicians might address. This is not to say there are not big issues, something everyone recognises, and the incoming Labour administration has pledged a series of major steps such as reforming the NHS contract for dentists, ending ‘dental deserts’ with incentives for new graduates to work in them and supervised brushing for kids aged 3-5. However, while the last of these may be very useful in helping...

The summer sunshine can do wonderful things to your skin, such as enrich it with vitamin D. However, it is more important than ever to have a good skincare routine during the hotter months, as the sun can also damage skin if we’re not careful.  Firstly, high UV rays can cause skin to burn, so it is essential to use an SPF every day. It is sensible to use cream with an SPF of at least 30 and one that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, even using sun cream SPF 15 everyday...

The last few years have been a tough one for the nation’s oral health. A huge reduction in appointments during the Covid-19 pandemic and the declining availability of NHS dentists has led to fewer opportunities to see dentists, claims of ‘dental deserts’ with no NHS coverage and horror stories of people pulling their teeth out with pliers. Much of the focus on tackling Britain’s dental issues has been based on cures, not prevention. This is especially true now as an election looms. The Liberal Democrats have pledged to overhaul the NHS dental contract introduced in 2006 to bring dentists back...

Dental composites, also known as tooth-coloured or simply “white” fillings, are used in dentistry to restore, repair or enhance the aesthetic of teeth that are affected by decay or damage. The materials that make up dental composites are carefully selected for their durability, strength and compatibility.  In this blog post, we’ll go over the most common materials used in composites to ensure durability, longevity and an authentic appearance.  Resin Matrix The resin matrix makes up the main body of dental composites, providing the necessary structure and bonding properties. So when the practitioner uses the dental composite syringe to apply your...

When it comes to essential dental equipment, the dental handpiece or the dental drill is perhaps the most important piece of equipment in the office, one that helps a dental professional treat and manage a wide variety of procedures. With the help of various types of burrs, the dentist’s drill is a critical part of removing decay, preparing teeth for fillings and performing scale and polish treatments, and it can trace its roots to the dawn of medicine itself. The earliest evidence of a dental drill being used dates back 9000 years, with early dentists of the Indus Valley using bow...