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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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