Sensitive Teeth

How to manage your child's diet when they are being home-schooled!

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...

Enjoy your Halloween this year without giving yourself a Covid Scare!

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...

I want to straighten my teeth- what are my options!

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...

Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive and What Can I Do To Stop It!

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,...

Which is better - an electric or a manual toothbrush?

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...

Mouthwashes; Do They Work and Should I Be Using One?

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...

Why it's so important to have your teeth checked regularly

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...

Simple ways your dentist can help improve your smile!

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...

8 facts to know about Root Canal Treatment!

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...

Are you not sleeping well? You may have sleep apnoea!

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? ...

The simplest ways to naturally reverse cavities and heal tooth decay.

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...