Everyone celebrates the joy of pregnancy – how it’s such a beautiful time in your life, when you positively glow and radiate wellness as you patiently await the arrival of your little bundle of joy…

If you have sensitive teeth the very idea of chomping into an ice cream is enough to make you cringe. It’s estimated that 1 in 8 of us in the UK suffer from sensitive teeth, and it can range from a mild twinge to a proper ache.

Saliva. It’s kind of icky, but believe it or not, it’s pretty amazing stuff.  It breaks down food so you can digest it properly, helps you chew and swallow, contains antibacterial properties, keeps your mouth clean, and protects your teeth from decay and gum disease.

Unfortunately, you find yourself in the unpleasant position of having a toothache. You give us a call and we arrange a time for you to come in to see us. After a few questions about your pain, some gentle tooth-tapping and an x-ray we break the news to you.

So many of us experience anxiety about dental treatment – Dental Phobia UK estimates that 53% of adults in the UK experience some form of dental phobia, and 17% completely avoid visiting a dentist, even though they suffer as a result.

If you’re a parent you will likely understand the mammoth amounts of patience required when encouraging your kids to brush their teeth.  You cajole and wrestle your way around the bathroom until you’re exhausted.  It feels like nailing jelly to a wall, but you keep at it because you know it’s important.