Top tips for healthy gums!
- Clean your teeth twice daily. Brush the gum line and each individual tooth last thing at night so that the final step is using fluoridated toothpaste, and brush one other time during the day. After brushing, spit and DO NOT rinse to maintain fluoride levels that help strengthen tooth enamel.
- When choosing a toothpaste, use one that contains fluoride. Children under 3: a smear of toothpaste with at least 1,000ppm fluoride. Age 3 and over: a pea-sized amount of 1,350–1,500ppm toothpaste. Spit, don't rinse.
- Once a day, before brushing, use dental floss/tape or inter-dental brushes to clean between your teeth. For narrow spaces, use dental floss or tape; for wider gaps, use inter-dental or single-tufted brushes. (If you have orthodontic appliances or bridges, use the kit suggested by your dental professional.)
- Good eating habits promote healthy gums. Choose foods rich in calcium, folic acid, vitamins, and minerals, and opt for sugar-free options when possible.
- Avoid dry mouth, as insufficient saliva means food debris and bacteria aren’t washed away from your teeth, increasing the risk of cavities and gum disease. Chewing sugar-free gum can stimulate saliva production. If dry mouth is frequent, please consult your GP.
- If you smoke cigarettes, cigars, use shisha pipes, or chew paan, you are at higher risk of gum disease. These habits reduce saliva flow and increase the risk of oral cancer. Consult your GP about quitting.
- Over time, alcohol can damage your teeth and gums by increasing the risk of tooth decay, erosion, and oral cancer. Reduce your alcohol intake.
- Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings. Your dentist can detect early signs of gum disease and advise you on improving your oral health.
TIP: Do you have bad breath?
Lick your wrist, let it dry, and smell it; if it smells, your breath probably does too.
What our patients say
I've been going to this dentist for almost a year now initially it was just to clean my teeth and do regular check ups and I was really happy with how kind everyone was and the quality of the treatments. After a while I wanted to do teeth whitening but didn't know anything about it or the process. I had a consultation with them …
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I've been going to this dentist for almost a year now initially it was just to clean my teeth and do regular check ups and I was really happy with how kind everyone was and the quality of the treatments. After a while I wanted to do teeth whitening but didn't know anything about it or the process. I had a consultation with them and they ran through the treatment, cost and everything I needed to know. After a few weeks of using the gels my teeth were considerably whiter and I was receiving compliments from my family and friends on my smile. After a while they suggested I consider veneers for two pegs on the top of my teeth, they also do a monthly instalment and after a few weeks considering it I decided to do it and was very happy with the results. It looks very natural and matches my teeth perfectly and made me a lot more confident with my smile and was getting compliments from a lot of people shortly after getting it done. Would definitely recommend coming here everyone is very welcoming, friendly and professional and I've never had any complaints with any of the treatments
Very good experience - I have waited approximately 6 months before reviewing their service.
I called the Dentist at the practice on Boxing Day in December 2023. I was extremely nervous about attending their practice due to a poor service I received at a different dentist on the Yew Tree, West Bromwich.
I was asked to attend thei…Read full review
Very good experience - I have waited approximately 6 months before reviewing their service.
I called the Dentist at the practice on Boxing Day in December 2023. I was extremely nervous about attending their practice due to a poor service I received at a different dentist on the Yew Tree, West Bromwich.
I was asked to attend their surgery as they suspected I needed a root canal procedure.
The Dentist put my mind at ease and agreed to inform me fully of the procedure. He had full faith in his ability to deliver a service with no pain to be experienced whatsoever.
I did not believe him but I knew I needed the surgery.
He proved me wrong and I had the best experience at a Dentist surgery ever.
I experienced no pain and no discomfort at all. This was a massive relief for me.
The procedure was expensive however it was what I expected due to the Christmas holidays and also having neglected my dental hygiene for years and not having seen a Dentist regularly.
They had me attend approximately 5-6 times over 2-3 months in order to finish the procedure properly with a crown and fitting.
The staff are friendly and very well trained.
I am extremely grateful for their service and I recommend them to all friends and family.
God Bless you all and good luck for the future.
Fantastic dentist Rikki and the team are so patient with me as an extremely nervous patient. I initially visited 2 years ago for a tooth extraction. After being in some discomfort a few weeks ago I visited again. I am now part way through my treatment having had 1 crown fitted and an initial clean. I am booked in for another cro…
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Fantastic dentist Rikki and the team are so patient with me as an extremely nervous patient. I initially visited 2 years ago for a tooth extraction. After being in some discomfort a few weeks ago I visited again. I am now part way through my treatment having had 1 crown fitted and an initial clean. I am booked in for another crown and clean. Although I am still nervous I am getting better. Thank you Rikki and team for helping me overcome my fears.
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