Tooth Whitening

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...

Is Wine Bad For Your Teeth? What's a dentist's advice?!

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...

6 Simple Ways To Naturally Whiten Your Teeth At Home By A Leading Irish Dentist

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,...

How Do I Get Rid of Bad Breath Under My Covid Mask?

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!

How to care for your mouth while infected with Covid-19

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

Dec 20, 20192 min read

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...

How much toothpaste do I use for a child?

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

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...

Is Tooth Whitening Bad For My Teeth and Will It Make My Teeth Sensitive?

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...

What is a Root Canal Treatment and Why Do I Need It?!

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...

What is a dental implant, do they hurt and will they last forever?!

Dr Jennifer Collins

Feb 26, 20192 min read

What is a dental implant, do they hurt and will they last forever?!

You’ve probably heard a lot about dental implants already. A dental implant lets us replace lost teeth (one or many) with a prosthetic...

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...

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...

Your New Year Dental Resolutions for 2019!

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...

The simplest way to cosmetically improve your smile!

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...

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...