Is your morning routine damaging your teeth?

Everyone's morning routine differs. Some may go for a run as soon as they're up; others don't get dressed until after breakfast. Brushing your teeth can fit anywhere in your routine. It is generally agreed that you should spend two minutes brushing your teeth in the morning, but should you do this before or after breakfast to keep your teeth healthy?   Should you brush after you eat? This makes sense. Read More 

The Ins And Outs Of Root Canal Retreatment

Having a root canal treatment performed on one of your teeth is one of the more unpleasant procedures in the world of dentistry, and nobody wants to contemplate the thought of having to undergo it twice. However, every medical procedure comes with a chance that it may fail, and occasionally a root canal treatment may fail, or the affected tooth may become reinfected, despite the best efforts of both yourself and your dentist. Read More 

Which Existing Conditions Can Cause Gums to Bleed?

Bleeding gums are one of the first warning signs of gum disease, so you should make an appointment with your dentist if blood starts to appear. This is the same for everyone, but certain people are more susceptible. Pregnancy During pregnancy, your hormones can make you crave odd foods, experience mood swings, and generally leave you feeling a little bewildered. Unfortunately, they can also increase your risk of gum disease. Around half of soon-to-be-mothers experience bleeding gums or pregnancy gingivitis. Read More 

Don’t fear the dentist - Why you really should have regular dental checkups.

For some odd reason, most mere mortals fear a trip to the dentist over their annual doctor's checkup. The idea of going in and having someone poke and prod around in one's mouth seems so off-putting that it can be years before an appointment is made - by which time some serious decay has occurred. Dental appointments should be made every six months, but the amount of people who actually visit their dentist regularly are few and far between. Read More 

Three Things Graduates Need to Know to Land Their Dream Dental Clinic Job

When you are training to become a dental assistant, you probably have your eye on a dental clinic or office for your first career stop.  Having your application ready and your training behind you may not be enough to land your dream dental clinic job. If you want to make sure you make the right first impression, and get the call-back, here are three things you need to know. Have Experience Read More