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What to do if you have a Dental Emergency during this Covid-19 Crisis

Dr Jennifer Collins

Mar 30, 20204 min read

What to do if you have a Dental Emergency during this Covid-19 Crisis

Please use this as a guide only - every case is individual and if you are unsure, ring your dental practice for advice or to speak to a...

The strong link between gum disease and heart disease- here's the evidence...

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...

What to do if you or someone else has knocked out a tooth

Dr Jennifer Collins

Feb 3, 20201 min read

What to do if you or someone else has knocked out a tooth

Knocking out a tooth is a very traumatizing experience and it can happen for a number of different reasons. Many children knock out loose...

A slimmer tongue can help stop your snoring!

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...

How to have a "Cavity - Free" Christmas!

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...

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

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...

What are the Signs and Causes of Oral Cancer? How Do I Prevent Oral Cancer?

Dr Jennifer Collins

Sep 16, 20191 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...

How to protect you child's teeth when going back to school!

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

Aug 22, 20192 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

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...

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...

What you can expect when you need a crown!

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....

Are Natural Fruit Juices Bad For Your Teeth?

Dr Jennifer Collins

Jun 13, 20191 min read

Are Natural Fruit Juices Bad For Your Teeth?

Your mouth does not care where it gets its sugar from! You might feel healthier drinking a glass of natural orange juice compared to a...

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...

Root canal treatment- separating the myths from the facts!

Dr Jennifer Collins

May 16, 20192 min read

Root canal treatment- separating the myths from the facts!

You’ve probably heard a couple myths about Root Canal Therapy (RCT). As a commonly misunderstood treatment, the myths can lead patients...

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...

How to protect your child's teeth this Easter!

Dr Jennifer Collins

Apr 12, 20193 min read

How to protect your child's teeth this Easter!

With Easter around the corner, we all know it can be difficult to limit our children's sugar intake, especially with all the chocolate...

How Do I Prepare My Autistic Child For The Dentist or Dental Treatment?

Dr Jennifer Collins

Apr 2, 20192 min read

How Do I Prepare My Autistic Child For The Dentist or Dental Treatment?

With World Autism Month coming up in April every year, it is important to be aware of the difficulties that the child with autism has...