Before toothpaste was produced commercially by large corporations like Colgate or GSK, people used to make their own version of...

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...

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...

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...

If we can get past the sheer horror of our new Level 5 lockdown tomorrow, we can start looking forward to Halloween ! Halloween brings...

There are lots of options to straighten your teeth. Dr Jennifer Collins provides a range of orthodontic treatments in Northumberland...

Do you find your breath smelling underneath your Covid Mask? Read my top tips on the causes of halitosis and how to prevent it!

A new study has confirmed what dentists have believed for years, that periodontitis , a form of gum disease, has a clear and definite...

Who would have thought that your tongue could play such a pivotal role to your sleep, health and overall wellbeing?! And that having a...

Christmas is a most unfortunate time of year to need a dentist, with few dental practice staying open over the festive season. Because of...

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...

Many children are overdoing it on the toothpaste a new study is reporting. Lots of parents are unwittingly squeezing potentially...

It's coming up to the spookiest time of the year , when witches, ghouls and scary ghastly creatures come to life! Halloween brings with...

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,...

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...

Think of your tooth enamel as a hard, outer shell protecting your teeth from the pressures and force of everyday chewing and biting....

Being nervous is practically syosynonymous with going to your dentist! But rest assured, you are not alone, and your dentist will be well...

Pregnancy is a joyous time full of happiness and excitement ( as you can tell, my memories of the horrors of pregnancy have quickly...

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...

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...