Helping our Canterbury patients get back on track with their dental care. Every journey starts somewhere. It is an old and well known saying and it can also be applied to dental care. Even if we haven’t done so ourselves, …
Think your teeth look attractive? They could look even better with a little extra focus. In an ideal world, most of us would probably want to have a perfect smile, whatever that means to each of us. Some might want …
Why staying hydrated and maintaining a moist mouth is good news for your teeth and gums. Saliva isn’t something that gets talked about very often these days, and is often associated with unpleasant habits such as spitting. The general response …
Maintaining good oral health in warmer weather. Almost certainly and particularly after the recent lovely weather, we may be jumping the gun a little here, but it was hopefully a reminder that the days will soon be getting warmer and …
Summer Heat – When Does It Start To Affect Your Teeth? Read more »
Which is the best way to replace a missing tooth? Losing a tooth is natural as a child when our first teeth fall out and are replaced by our adult teeth. But unfortunately, this is where it stops and once …
Tooth Replacement Options In Canterbury – The Pros And The Cons Read more »
What we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our teeth and gums. As we move into a new year, people often start to look at their habits a little more closely. Diet is usually not far from …
Positive dietary choices for better teeth in 2026 Read more »
Why exercise can be good (and bad) for your oral health. On an almost daily basis, we are encouraged to exercise more, either by magazines or social media. On the whole, it is a positive message and one that might …
Sensitive teeth and a heightened risk of tooth decay could be a consequence if you don’t. One of the main things you will have been told by your parents about looking after your teeth, along with the importance of brushing …
Beware Of Tooth Harming ‘Acids’ In Food And Drinks Read more »
If you have children, Halloween might be a time when they’re tempted to eat too many sugary treats. While some traditions die, others become more popular and there is little doubt that Halloween falls into the latter category. While, for …
Halloween – A Time For Potential Dental Horrors! Read more »
A dry mouth is relatively common, but long term, it can cause a number of oral health issues. Most of us will have experienced a dry mouth (xerostomia) a few times in our life. Sometimes this might be an after …
Xerostomia – When Your Saliva Doesn’t Flow As It Should Read more »
