Dr Jennifer Collins
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...
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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 2, 20192 min read
How to protect you child's teeth when going back to school!
With our children going back to school after a summer of fun and icecream, we all know it can be difficult to limit their sugar intake,...
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
Jul 1, 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
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 30, 20193 min read
Does charcoal toothpaste work?
New research published last week in the British Dental Journal as confirmed that there is no scientific research that charcoal toothpaste...
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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
May 6, 20193 min read
Is Tooth Whitening Bad For My Teeth and Will It Make My Teeth Sensitive?
The answer is simply- no! Tooth whitening does no damage to your teeth and although it can make them sensitive, the sensitivity is...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Apr 12, 20193 min read
How to protect your child's teeth this Easter!
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
Apr 2, 20192 min read
How Do I Prepare My Autistic Child For The Dentist or Dental Treatment?
With World Autism Month coming up in April every year, it is important to be aware of the difficulties that the child with autism has...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Mar 22, 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 12, 20192 min read
Four foods that will whiten your teeth!
The options for whitening your teeth and achieving a brighter smile are endless. Dr Jennifer Collins favours the overnight whitening...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 12, 20192 min read
How to get a beautiful smile
When you gaze at the images of movie stars on the covers of magazines at the grocery store checkout or read an online article about a...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jan 29, 20194 min read
Mouthwashes; Do They Work and Should I Be Using One?
Oral rinses are a popular way to freshen breath and improve your oral health, and Dr Jennifer Collins recommended them to many of her...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jan 15, 20195 min read
Why do I have to floss my teeth ?
While the floss dance, has put dental floss back in the spotlight, here are my top tips about flossing, how to floss, why you need to...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jan 3, 20195 min read
Your New Year Dental Resolutions for 2019!
It’s January again, which means another year has come and gone. If you are like most adults, you often find yourself reflecting on your...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Nov 5, 20181 min read
The simplest way to cosmetically improve your smile!
Two appointments were all that was needed on this wonderful patient to help him transform his smile. A whitening kit was provided for him...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Oct 8, 20182 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...
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