Christmas is a most unfortunate time of year to need a dentist, with few dental practice staying open over the festive season. Because of...

Many children are overdoing it on the toothpaste a new study is reporting. Lots of parents are unwittingly squeezing potentially...

It's coming up to the spookiest time of the year , when witches, ghouls and scary ghastly creatures come to life! Halloween brings with...

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,...

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...

This is a question that we, at Northumberland Dental Care are asked daily. Finally, we can confirm that electric toothbrushes are indeed...

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

New research published last week in the British Dental Journal as confirmed that there is no scientific research that charcoal toothpaste...

You’ve probably heard a couple myths about Root Canal Therapy (RCT). As a commonly misunderstood treatment, the myths can lead patients...

The answer is simply- no! Tooth whitening does no damage to your teeth and although it can make them sensitive, the sensitivity is...

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

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...

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,...

The options for whitening your teeth and achieving a brighter smile are endless. Dr Jennifer Collins favours the overnight whitening...

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...

Oral rinses are a popular way to freshen breath and improve your oral health, and Dr Jennifer Collins recommended them to many of her...

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...

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...

Two appointments were all that was needed on this wonderful patient to help him transform his smile. A whitening kit was provided for him...

Your well being starts with a healthy mouth. Our mouths are a natural entry point for harmful bacteria, which breed on the sugar and...