There are a few things you can do to that may help reduce the pain without having to leave your house. Pain from tooth • Anti-inflammatory tablets (NSAIDs) Anti-inflammatory tablets (NSAIDs) can reduce the sensitivity. A combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol has been found to be beneficial if you can take them both. However, patients […]

From us at Guildford Dental Practice, we wish you a happy new year! And with the new year comes new resolutions, so why not make your resolution to improve your oral hygiene! Here are ideas that you can adopt in the new year: 1. Look after your gums Flossing and brushing your teeth is a […]

Dentophobia, more commonly known as a fear of dentists, is one of the most notorious phobias in society. With 9-20% of the American population avoiding their regular checkups due to their fears, the risk of disease and decay is far greater. This is particularly dangerous for patients who already have poor oral hygiene, meaning the […]

In most people’s oral hygiene routine, flossing isn’t a common task for many. Despite all dentists and dental hygienists advising their patients to floss everyday, many still don’t do it. Without flossing, a person can miss cleaning around 35% of their tooth surface. Some people also don’t have big enough spaces in between their teeth […]

There isn’t much clarity as to what the differences in the treatments offered by NHS clinics and privately owned clinics unless external research is conducted by the patient. The most common preconception of private dental care is that it is more expensive, however this isn’t necessarily always the case. In terms of restorative dentistry and […]

When he’s feeling under the weather, dentist Dr. Kazem says one thing always helps him feel a little more like himself. “Brushing my teeth when I’m sick actually makes me feel better,” he says. “My mouth feels clean, and in a way, I feel like my health is starting to improve.” When you have a […]

Whilst we already know that air pollution is both bad for the environment and us, for a number of reasons such as putting ourselves at risk of asthma and other diseases as well as the bad overused use of fossil fuels! It’s also fact that smoking, drinking and oral sex have all been linked with […]

Xylitol chewing gum should be substituted for the chewing gum you use these days for a number of health reasons. Since xylitol slows demineralization and enables some rebuilding of the enamel, it assists in the prevention of new cavities from forming and over time can reverse tooth decay that already occurred. Studies have shown that using xylitol five times per day is very […]

A study tells us that ‘changes in oral microbes may lead to gum disease, heart problems, and cancer.’ Whilst we all know the most well known problems that come along with alcohol, and alcohol addiction especially, such as liver failure and other health risks, new research shows that drinking alcohol can imbalance your oral bacteria […]