Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a habit that can destroy even the healthiest teeth. It is quite common for people to clench or even grind their teeth a little when they are facing an anxious moment. This is usually very…

Why a dry mouth can present oral care problems. It’s probably something that we don’t talk about very much, yet the average human being produces an amount of saliva equivalent to approximately two swimming pools over our lifetime. Like all…

Amongst the trends for ‘alternative’ toothpastes, charcoal seems to be a top choice, but why? Back in the day, as some like to describe the past, if you went to the shop to buy a toothpaste, you were usually faced…

Bedford dentist, Dr David Nolte looks at why some people who run, complain of less than comfortable teeth. Running is probably the UK’s number one exercise when it comes to keeping fit. It requires little more than a decent pair…

Bedford dentist, Dr David Nolte looks at the options available when a tooth is chipped. However well we look after our teeth, there is always a risk that they can suffer some damage, however minor. The better we look after…

Reports suggest that this generation is failing to brush their teeth as well as they should. ‘Millennials’ is a word that seems to be bandied around quite a lot these days. For those who don’t know, it means those born…

Colds, flu and other winter viruses can have an adverse effect on our teeth. Despite the fact that winters seem to be generally milder than in the past, cold spells are still quite possible. In addition to the cold weather,…

How we look after this everyday piece of personal care equipment could make a real difference to the health of our teeth and gums. The humble toothbrush; a fairly ‘boring’ piece of equipment that we (hopefully) use twice a day…

Dr David Nolte takes a look at some common oral health issues. As dentists, we not only see problems with the teeth, such as decay or breakages, but also with the rest of your mouth, as we examine you. This…

‘Street drugs’ are known to cause many health issues, but did you know that they can also be harmful to your teeth and gums? Firstly, we want to say that, as oral health professionals, we certainly do not condone illegal…