A serious dental emergency can occur at any time and when it happens, it is better to be prepared then to be caught unaware of what to do. Contacting your regular dentist in a timely manner is the most important thing when faced with a emergency dental situation but when the office is closed, there are only a few options available for you. read more

Brushing your teeth is part of your daily routine, but — be honest, now — how often do you brush as thoroughly and as long as you’re supposed to? According to a 2014 survey by Delta Dental, over 30 percent of people don’t brush twice a day. The average brushing time remains below the two minutes recommended by the American Dental Association. read more

How many of you out there are terrified to death of visiting the dentist? There are a lot of individuals that have a real problem with the pain associated with certain dental procedures. This anxiety is understandable, and we certainly hope that technological innovation will continue to produce devices that help with pain management. We thought it would be great to loop you into some of the technology currently on the market as far as pain management goes. read more

Smiles Northwest released an infographic to help educate people on how to handle dental emergencies. According to Smiles Northwest, dental emergencies can happen at any time - without warning. Would you know what to do if you or a family member suffered from a broken or knocked out tooth? read more

Kentish Town ‘urgent dental service’ is being closed leaving only two hospitals in London capable of dealing with dental issues. NHS England has announced it would close the service from 31 March, despite 5,451 people using it in 2016. It has suggested that people call the NHS 111 helpline or seek an appointment with their dentist if they have any dental issues in the future. read more

Gum disease is something that many people are affected by on a daily basis. The numbers are staggering when taking a look at statistics related to periodontal disease with over 47.2% of adults aged 30 years or older having some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of adults 65 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. read more