Do recent reports mean that you should no longer floss your teeth? Some of you may have read reports in newspapers recently, stating that there is no evidence that flossing works. This will probably come as good news to the …
A Burton patient asks about his forthcoming tooth removal Today’s question comes from a patient who has previously had teeth out using a full anaesthetic and is feeling a little anxious about his forthcoming procedure. Q. I have been lucky, …
A patient wishes to know if there are any health risks from oral piercings. Piercings of the lip and tongue are not uncommon these days, especially in younger people. They are not without risks though and oral health problems can …
A patient wants to know if his painful tooth needs treatment. Today’s question comes from a patient who is reluctant to ‘trouble’ us with, what he feels, is a minor dental issue. Q. I noticed, a few weeks ago, that …
A look at how different drinks can affect your teeth and gums. Taking a short break from our ‘ask a dentist’ series, we thought that it would be useful to take a look at how different beverages can have an …
A mother asks about dental care for young patients. We understand that many people wouldn’t put seeing a dentist top of their favourite pastimes, but for some, dental anxiety can even prevent them from receiving the dental care that they …
Clean teeth and gums for a healthy mouth. Today’s question comes from a Burton patient who feels that there may be problems with his gums. Q. I am in my early twenties and have a good set of teeth and …
Mike Allen answers a mother’s concerns about her teenage son’s lost teeth. The next in our series of typical dentist questions looks at whether dental implants can be used for younger patients. Q. My 14 year old son is pretty …
A patient asks us about straightening his teeth in middle age. In the next question from a patient of Mike Allen’s Dental Practice, we look at straightening teeth in our adult years. Q. I have always had teeth that were …
Can good oral health be attained through ‘natural’ means? Our next question in this series comes from a believer in ‘natural health’ products who wants to know if this can be extended into dental care. Q. Over the years, my …
