Easter eggs are synomonoyus with Easter. As kids we gave up sugar for lent, and saved our one Easter Egg for the Big Day and relished the...

Before toothpaste was produced commercially by large corporations like Colgate or GSK, people used to make their own version of...

It's a difficult time. Your children are in the house all day long being home-schooled due to our latest lockdown and are constantly...

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...

If we can get past the sheer horror of our new Level 5 lockdown tomorrow, we can start looking forward to Halloween ! Halloween brings...

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

Do whitening toothpastes actually work? The answer is yes and no. Yes- they can remove extrinsic staining but no - they will not remove...

When you have school going children, this time of year is full of the stresses of preparing them for September. Especially with the...

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...

I am acutely aware as a dentist that we spend our days giving advice..... "Brush your teeth so you don't get cavities!" "Don't brush too...

What is tooth whitening? Tooth whitening is the process whereby a peroxide material (carbamide peroxide) is placed next to the teeth, by...

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,...

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

Do you find your breath smelling underneath your Covid Mask? Read my top tips on the causes of halitosis and how to prevent it!

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.

With Easter around the corner, we all know it can be difficult to limit our children's sugar intake, especially with all the chocolate...

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...

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

Knocking out a tooth is a very traumatizing experience and it can happen for a number of different reasons. Many children knock out loose...

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