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Does Homemade Toothpaste Actually Work?
Before toothpaste was produced commercially by large corporations like Colgate or GSK, people used to make their own version of...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Mar 19, 20211 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 15, 20206 min read


How to have a "Cavity - Free" Christmas!
We all love Christmas and the food and drinks that go with it! From the Christmas puddings, to the turkey carvery’s - it’s a time for...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Dec 9, 20191 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
Nov 11, 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
Oct 21, 20192 min read


What are the Signs and Causes of Oral Cancer? How Do I Prevent Oral Cancer?
With September 16th 2019 being Oral Cancer Awareness Day, it is an opportune time to re-educate ourselves on the signs and symptoms of...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Sep 16, 20191 min read


Can a healthy diet reduce gum disease?
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology in April 2019, an anti-inflammatory diet can "reduce...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Aug 22, 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
Jul 1, 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
Mar 12, 20192 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 15, 20195 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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Apr 19, 20182 min read
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