Dr Jennifer Collins
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...
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Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 22, 20212 min read
The Shocking Link Between Covid-19 and Periodontitis
We are in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid - 19 is a severe acute respiratory related virus that has swept across the globe...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 1, 20213 min read
Spring Forward With Tips to Stop your Kids Snacking!
It's February 1st, your children are at home with you being home-schooled as you (try and) work from home. You are just about getting...
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
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!
Dr Jennifer Collins
Mar 6, 20201 min read
The strong link between gum disease and heart disease- here's the evidence...
A new study has confirmed what dentists have believed for years, that periodontitis , a form of gum disease, has a clear and definite...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jan 10, 20202 min read
A slimmer tongue can help stop your snoring!
Who would have thought that your tongue could play such a pivotal role to your sleep, health and overall wellbeing?! And that having a...
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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Dec 9, 20191 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
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
Oct 21, 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
Sep 2, 20192 min read
How to protect you child's teeth when going back to school!
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,...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 22, 20192 min read
Commercial Baby Food and Sugar ...
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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jun 14, 20193 min read
What you can expect when you need a crown!
Think of your tooth enamel as a hard, outer shell protecting your teeth from the pressures and force of everyday chewing and biting....
Dr Jennifer Collins
Mar 20, 20181 min read
How to manage your nerves at the dentist
Being nervous is practically syosynonymous with going to your dentist! But rest assured, you are not alone, and your dentist will be well...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 27, 20182 min read
What happens to your mouth during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a joyous time full of happiness and excitement ( as you can tell, my memories of the horrors of pregnancy have quickly...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 12, 20181 min read
The effect of smoking on your oral health
Everyone knows that smoking is detrimental to your health, but a lot of people don't realise the negative affect that smoking has on your...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 6, 20181 min read
Are dental implants worth the effort?
Dental implants are a superb , aesthetically pleasing, secure way to fill a space in the mouth. If you are a suitable candidate (i.e. non...
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