Here are 6 effective ways to test your breath at home
If you have bad breath you might not notice and it might mean something is wrong with your dental hygiene. Find out how to test you breath here.
Preventive Care
How to Beat Bad Breath
Did you know most mouth-washes only mask breath odour (no matter what the adverts claim!) and people are unaware if they are suffering from breath odour. We naturally become accustomed to our own smell, to enable us to detect potentially noxious external chemicals or gases, no matter how we smell! Try this simple but powerful … Read more
Preventing Tooth Loss
Prevention is the best cure. We believe that together we can make sure you keep your teeth well into your old age through visiting the hygienist and eating well.
How can I keep my teeth for my entire life?
At The West Malling Dental practice and Implant Clinic our No.1 objective is to help you to keep your teeth throughout your lifetime. Losing teeth is not only expensive, it usually affects your appearance and reduces the quality of your life by reducing your ability to chew and thus enjoy your food! But how do … Read more
Gum Health and Heart Disease
Did you know that ignoring Gum Disease could leave you at a greater risk of Heart Disease? An Increasing number of studies are establishing a connection between poor oral health and the chances of suffering from Heart disease. It is hard to say with certainty as yet, whether people who are not brushing well are … Read more
Brushing your teeth with an electric toothbrush
The electric toothbrush has changed the way we look after our teeth in the UK. But are we doing it correctly? Pressing to hard? Having trouble getting to certain areas? Watch this videos for tips on how to clean your teeth using an electric toothbrush.
Looking after Children’s Teeth
We all know about tooth decay. It happens when there are more acid attacks than the teeth can cope with. Acid attacks can result from plaque bacteria acting on the sugars in our diet. Another less well known problem is tooth erosion, where the surface enamel of the tooth is directly dissolved away by acids. … Read more
How to Prevent Gum Disease
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. It is caused by the bacteria in plaque, a sticky, colourless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If not removed through daily brushing and flossing, plaque can build up and the bacteria infects … Read more
Your Diet and Tooth Decay
Tooth decay or dental caries to give its correct name is the process where the tooth becomes destroyed. In its earliest stages, caries will only be visible to a hygienist or dentist so regular check-ups are essential. Decay first appears as small dark or opaque patches on the tooth surface. If left untreated the tooth … Read more
Custom Gum Shields and Mouth Guards
Our custom made gum shields are available in various colours and styles. Custom fit guards are essential to get maximum protection for you teeth and gums when playing contact supports such as rugby and hockey. Please contact us for more information on 01732 842 439 Gold Gum Shield/Mouth Guard One of our dentists takes a mould … Read more