Gum Disease

The Shocking Link Between Covid-19 and Periodontitis

Dr Jennifer Collins

Feb 22, 20212 min read

The Shocking Link Between Covid-19 and Periodontitis

We are in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid - 19 is a severe acute respiratory related virus that has swept across the globe...

Spring Forward With Tips to Stop your Kids Snacking!

Dr Jennifer Collins

Feb 1, 20213 min read

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

Jan 25, 20212 min read

Is "Mask Breath" really a thing?

The answer is simple - YES! Since early 2020, the public have complied with the wearing of facemasks when in shops or out in public to...

I want to straighten my teeth- what are my options!

Dr Jennifer Collins

Sep 21, 20202 min read

I want to straighten my teeth- what are my options!

There are lots of options to straighten your teeth. Dr Jennifer Collins provides a range of orthodontic treatments in Northumberland...

Dr Jennifer Collins

Jul 20, 20202 min read

Top Celebrity Smile Makeovers!

Celebrity Makeovers! We are all obsessed with celebrity makeovers of teeth aren’t we? Or is it just me!? I often have patients ask me...

Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive and What Can I Do To Stop It!

Dr Jennifer Collins

Jun 12, 20203 min read

Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive and What Can I Do To Stop It!

We have all been there, the weather warms up, you go to your local shop for an ice-cream, you bite into it and .....OUCH! That sharp,...

6 Simple Ways To Naturally Whiten Your Teeth At Home By A Leading Irish Dentist

Dr Jennifer Collins

Jun 1, 20203 min read

6 Simple Ways To Naturally Whiten Your Teeth At Home By A Leading Irish Dentist

A luminous, bright white smile, is the stuff that dreams are made of. People with whiter teeth are perceived as more socially competent,...

How to care for your mouth while infected with Covid-19

Dr Jennifer Collins

May 7, 20202 min read

How to care for your mouth while infected with Covid-19

If you are suffering from or recovering from the Corona Virus or Covid-19, here are my oral health tips to help get your mouth healthy.

What to do if you have a Dental Emergency during this Covid-19 Crisis

Dr Jennifer Collins

Mar 30, 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...

The strong link between gum disease and heart disease- here's the evidence...

Dr Jennifer Collins

Mar 6, 20201 min read

The strong link between gum disease and heart disease- here's the evidence...

A new study has confirmed what dentists have believed for years, that periodontitis , a form of gum disease, has a clear and definite...

What to do if you or someone else has knocked out a tooth

Dr Jennifer Collins

Feb 3, 20201 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...

A slimmer tongue can help stop your snoring!

Dr Jennifer Collins

Jan 10, 20202 min read

A slimmer tongue can help stop your snoring!

Who would have thought that your tongue could play such a pivotal role to your sleep, health and overall wellbeing?! And that having a...

How to have a "Cavity - Free" Christmas!

Dr Jennifer Collins

Dec 9, 20191 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...

How much toothpaste do I use for a child?

Dr Jennifer Collins

Nov 11, 20192 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

Oct 21, 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...

What are the Signs and Causes of Oral Cancer? How Do I Prevent Oral Cancer?

Dr Jennifer Collins

Sep 16, 20191 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

Aug 22, 20192 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

Jul 22, 20192 min read

Commercial Baby Food and Sugar ...

A high proportion of baby foods are incorrectly marketed as suitable for infants under the age of six months, when in fact much of it...

What you can expect when you need a crown!

Dr Jennifer Collins

Jun 14, 20193 min read

What you can expect when you need a crown!

Think of your tooth enamel as a hard, outer shell protecting your teeth from the pressures and force of everyday chewing and biting....

Root canal treatment- separating the myths from the facts!

Dr Jennifer Collins

May 16, 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...