Dr Jennifer Collins
Egg-cellent Easter treats- enjoying you Easter Egg without cracking your smile !
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...
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Dr Jennifer Collins
Mar 19, 20211 min read
Does Homemade Toothpaste Actually Work?
Before toothpaste was produced commercially by large corporations like Colgate or GSK, people used to make their own version of...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 8, 20213 min read
How to manage your child's diet when they are being home-schooled!
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...
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
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Enjoy your Halloween this year without giving yourself a Covid Scare!
If we can get past the sheer horror of our new Level 5 lockdown tomorrow, we can start looking forward to Halloween ! Halloween brings...
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
Sep 1, 20202 min read
Do Whitening Toothpastes Work?
Do whitening toothpastes actually work? The answer is yes and no. Yes- they can remove extrinsic staining but no - they will not remove...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Aug 21, 20202 min read
Get ready to "go back to school"!
When you have school going children, this time of year is full of the stresses of preparing them for September. Especially with the...
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
Jul 20, 20202 min read
Is Wine Bad For Your Teeth? What's a dentist's advice?!
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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jun 15, 20206 min read
What Is Tooth Whitening?
What is tooth whitening? Tooth whitening is the process whereby a peroxide material (carbamide peroxide) is placed next to the teeth, by...
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 11, 20204 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 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
Apr 6, 20203 min read
During This Covid-19 Crisis, It Is More Important Than Ever To Limit Your Child's Sugar Intake ...
With Easter around the corner, we all know it can be difficult to limit our children's sugar intake, especially with all the chocolate...
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...
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