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Spring Forward With Tips to Stop your Kids Snacking!
It's February 1st, your children are at home with you being home-schooled as you (try and) work from home. You are just about getting...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 1, 20213 min read


The 8 Foods That Will Break Your Teeth!
We've all been there or we have heard someone talking about it. We go to bite into our lunch roll and all of a sudden- Crack! A big chunk...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 6, 20202 min read


How Do I Get Rid of Bad Breath Under My Covid Mask?
Do you find your breath smelling underneath your Covid Mask? Read my top tips on the causes of halitosis and how to prevent it!
Dr Jennifer Collins
May 11, 20204 min read


What to do if you have a Dental Emergency during this Covid-19 Crisis
Please use this as a guide only - every case is individual and if you are unsure, ring your dental practice for advice or to speak to a...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Mar 30, 20204 min read


What to do if you or someone else has knocked out a tooth
Knocking out a tooth is a very traumatizing experience and it can happen for a number of different reasons. Many children knock out loose...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 3, 20201 min read


Help! I need a dentist at Christmas ….
Christmas is a most unfortunate time of year to need a dentist, with few dental practice staying open over the festive season. Because of...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Dec 20, 20192 min read


How to have a "Cavity - Free" Christmas!
We all love Christmas and the food and drinks that go with it! From the Christmas puddings, to the turkey carvery’s - it’s a time for...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Dec 9, 20191 min read


How much toothpaste do I use for a child?
Many children are overdoing it on the toothpaste a new study is reporting. Lots of parents are unwittingly squeezing potentially...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Nov 11, 20192 min read


Trick or Treat! Mind your Teeth!
It's coming up to the spookiest time of the year , when witches, ghouls and scary ghastly creatures come to life! Halloween brings with...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Oct 21, 20192 min read


What are the Signs and Causes of Oral Cancer? How Do I Prevent Oral Cancer?
With September 16th 2019 being Oral Cancer Awareness Day, it is an opportune time to re-educate ourselves on the signs and symptoms of...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Sep 16, 20191 min read


Can a healthy diet reduce gum disease?
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology in April 2019, an anti-inflammatory diet can "reduce...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Aug 22, 20192 min read

Which is better - an electric or a manual toothbrush?
This is a question that we, at Northumberland Dental Care are asked daily. Finally, we can confirm that electric toothbrushes are indeed...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 1, 20192 min read


Root canal treatment- separating the myths from the facts!
You’ve probably heard a couple myths about Root Canal Therapy (RCT). As a commonly misunderstood treatment, the myths can lead patients...
Dr Jennifer Collins
May 16, 20192 min read


What is a Root Canal Treatment and Why Do I Need It?!
You need a root canal treatment (RCT). Your dentist has told you it's the best option for you to save your teeth! You feel terrible,...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Mar 22, 20192 min read


What is a dental implant, do they hurt and will they last forever?!
You’ve probably heard a lot about dental implants already. A dental implant lets us replace lost teeth (one or many) with a prosthetic...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 26, 20192 min read


Why it's so important to have your teeth checked regularly
Your well being starts with a healthy mouth. Our mouths are a natural entry point for harmful bacteria, which breed on the sugar and...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Oct 8, 20182 min read


8 facts to know about Root Canal Treatment!
The prospect of root canal treatment can be daunting for many people but rest assured, it's not as bad as you think . Here are 8 things...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 23, 20182 min read


Are you not sleeping well? You may have sleep apnoea!
Another Night of Bad Sleep? You May Have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea or (OSA). Do you have a problem getting quality sleep every night? ...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 9, 20184 min read


Why am I so sensitive?
Tooth sensitivity is a common condition which can cause considerable pain and discomfort for patients. With the weather heating up, the...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Apr 19, 20182 min read


Are dental implants worth the effort?
Dental implants are a superb , aesthetically pleasing, secure way to fill a space in the mouth. If you are a suitable candidate (i.e. non...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 6, 20181 min read
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