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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
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 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
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
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
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
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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Aug 21, 20182 min read
Simple ways your dentist can help improve your smile!
There are many ways that your dentist can help improve your smile and overall oral health! Here is a list compiled by Dr Jennifer Collins...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 23, 20182 min read
8 facts to know about Root Canal Treatment!
The prospect of root canal treatment can be daunting for many people but rest assured, it's not as bad as you think . Here are 8 things...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 9, 20184 min read
Are you not sleeping well? You may have sleep apnoea!
Another Night of Bad Sleep? You May Have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea or (OSA). Do you have a problem getting quality sleep every night? ...
Dr Jennifer Collins
May 15, 20182 min read
The simplest ways to naturally reverse cavities and heal tooth decay.
Lets face it, most of you guys don't like visiting the dentist. We get it and we understand! Well, the team here at www.nidm.ie want to...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Apr 19, 20182 min read
Why am I so sensitive?
Tooth sensitivity is a common condition which can cause considerable pain and discomfort for patients. With the weather heating up, the...
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