Maintaining good dental health year-round is vitally important to protect your teeth, gums, and overall health. Having a healthy mouth can give you the confidence to smile, talk and socialise with others, eat a varied diet and generally feel good about yourself. As we get into winter, it’s important to consider how changing seasons affect […] Read more
Over the past few years, dentists everywhere have seen a growing and concerning trend for DIY dentistry. These treatments are often marketed on social media by people who are completely unqualified to provide this advice. Some of these treatments can harm your teeth, gums and even your jawbone, causing a risk of long-term complications like […] Read more
Smile makeovers are becoming more common and can address common concerns like discoloured or misaligned teeth and teeth that are badly broken down, decayed, or missing entirely. A smile makeover is a customised treatment using one or more procedures to enhance the appearance of teeth and gums and ultimately to create a more aesthetically pleasing, […] Read more
Have you noticed your teeth are more sensitive as the weather gets colder? It’s a common complaint. During colder weather, your teeth can contract slightly, potentially causing microcracks that slightly open whenever you bite down, and which can allow unwanted sensations to penetrate your tooth nerves. Usually, your teeth are protected by tooth enamel, which […] Read more
If you’ve noticed blood in the sink or on your toothbrush after you brush or floss your teeth, it’s a sign you shouldn’t ignore. Strong, healthy gums do not bleed, and one of the most common reasons for bleeding gums is gum disease. Gum Disease Bleeding gums are one of the signs of early gum […] Read more
Did you realise that your oral health is closely connected to your immune system? Unless you maintain good dental health, it can negatively affect your overall health. The connection is because of the bacteria that call your mouth home. At any given time, your mouth can play host to hundreds of species of bacteria, and […] Read more
Autumn is in the air; as the seasons change, the nights draw in, and the days become shorter and cooler. These changes can also affect your oral health in several ways. Understanding the potential impact will enable you to maintain optimal oral health year-round more easily. Tooth Sensitivity Many people have sensitive teeth, and the […] Read more
Leaving a tooth out for the Tooth Fairy in exchange for cash is a time-honoured tradition, but the costs of paying for newly shed teeth can mount up fast, even for magical beings. While we are in a cost-of-living crisis, it can be hard for a Tooth Fairy to justify paying out a lot of […] Read more
Choosing the right toothpaste should be easy, but the choice available can make it a daunting prospect. How can you tell if you need an anti-cavity or anti-plaque toothpaste? Should you be buying tooth-whitening toothpaste, and what about desensitising toothpaste? Then there is the question of age, as any children in the family may prefer […] Read more
We know visiting the dentist is probably not something most people want to do, but it is essential for good oral health. When you have optimal oral health, it also protects your overall health, so we think your regular visits are well worth the effort. In addition, we’d like to think that Happy Rock is […] Read more
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