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Is Wine Bad For Your Teeth? What's a dentist's advice?!
I am acutely aware as a dentist that we spend our days giving advice..... "Brush your teeth so you don't get cavities!" "Don't brush too...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 20, 20202 min read


6 Simple Ways To Naturally Whiten Your Teeth At Home By A Leading Irish Dentist
A luminous, bright white smile, is the stuff that dreams are made of. People with whiter teeth are perceived as more socially competent,...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jun 1, 20203 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
Sep 2, 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
Aug 22, 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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 1, 20192 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
Jun 14, 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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
May 30, 20193 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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
May 16, 20192 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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
May 6, 20193 min read


Four foods that will whiten your teeth!
The options for whitening your teeth and achieving a brighter smile are endless. Dr Jennifer Collins favours the overnight whitening...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Mar 12, 20192 min read


What is a dental implant, do they hurt and will they last forever?!
You’ve probably heard a lot about dental implants already. A dental implant lets us replace lost teeth (one or many) with a prosthetic...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 26, 20192 min read


How to get a beautiful smile
When you gaze at the images of movie stars on the covers of magazines at the grocery store checkout or read an online article about a...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 12, 20192 min read


The simplest way to cosmetically improve your smile!
Two appointments were all that was needed on this wonderful patient to help him transform his smile. A whitening kit was provided for him...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Nov 5, 20181 min read


What are the signs of an Impacted Wisdom Tooth and What To do if you get Wisdom tooth Infection!
What Everyone Should Know About Wisdom Teeth The third molars earned the moniker “wisdom teeth” due to the fact that they tend to erupt...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Oct 22, 20185 min read


Why it's so important to have your teeth checked regularly
Your well being starts with a healthy mouth. Our mouths are a natural entry point for harmful bacteria, which breed on the sugar and...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Oct 8, 20182 min read


Simple ways your dentist can help improve your smile!
There are many ways that your dentist can help improve your smile and overall oral health! Here is a list compiled by Dr Jennifer Collins...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Aug 21, 20182 min read


What are the best ways to keep my mouth healthy at home?
While visiting the dentist for routine dental exams and cleanings every six months is certainly important, how you care for your teeth in...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Aug 6, 20183 min read


Are you not sleeping well? You may have sleep apnoea!
Another Night of Bad Sleep? You May Have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea or (OSA). Do you have a problem getting quality sleep every night? ...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Jul 9, 20184 min read


Why am I so sensitive?
Tooth sensitivity is a common condition which can cause considerable pain and discomfort for patients. With the weather heating up, the...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Apr 19, 20182 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...
Dr Jennifer Collins
Feb 6, 20181 min read
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