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Dr. Klaudia Tombolis had an amazing time the other day at one of the nurseries we visited down the road. We were able to meet the young children and speak to them more about how important it is to brush your teeth every day. Many children participated and told us how many times a day…

Sugar is a major contributor to tooth decay. As well as being wary of candy and other overtly-sweet foods, check the sugar content of everything from ketchup to yogurt. Don’t forget your allowance is 90g a day, and that includes hidden sugar in foods like fruit and vegetables. 

Teeth look yellow when the white enamel is worn down, causing it to become translucent. The weaker the enamel, the more the yellow of the Denton’s beneath colours the tooth. Another way your teeth lose their whiteness is through regular contact with substances that cause surface stains, such as coffee and tobacco. Whitening pastes have a…

There are four different types of teeth: Incisors: These are your four front teeth on the top and bottom jaw. They’re used for cutting and chopping food. Canine Teeth: These are sharp, pointy teeth. You have one on each side of your incisors on your top and bottom jaw, making a total of four. They to test…

Everyone’s set of teeth are unique to them, just as fingerprints are. Even identical twins can be told apart from their teeth. 74% of all British Adults have had a tooth removed. That works out to be more than 6 million adults who have lost a tooth! This can be changed with regular visits to…

Did you know cheese can protect your teeth? It creates a protective layer around your teeth which neutralises the acid in plaque. Everyone knows wine can stain teeth, but did you know some of the other offenders include Curry Sause, Balsamic Dressing, and Ketchup? Once you have finished drinking wine, make sure you wait an…

A cutting-edge scientific analysis shows that a Briton from 10,00 years ago had dark brown skin and blue eyes. Researchers from London’s Natural History museum extracted DNA from Cheddar Man, Britain’s oldest complete skeleton, which was discovered in 1903. University College London researchers then used the subsequent genome analysis for a facial reconstruction. It underlines…

This is what acid erosion can look like!   It can cause pain, look unsightly and if very severe can lead to tooth loss. Enamel will start to be affected at pH 5.5. Here are our tops tips on how to avoid acid erosion: Avoid acidic food and drink as much as possible Drinking through…

There are so many damaging effects of smoking on the mouth. These include discoloration of the teeth, gum disease, oral cancer, failure of dental implants and tooth loss. When you come to Ethicare Dental for a check-up, we will look for all the problems caused by smoking. Early detection of oral cancer, tooth whitening, hygiene…

Avoid dental dental decay – come and visit Ethicare Dental! Prevention is definitely better than cure. Make sure your oral hygiene is up to scratch by brushing with an electric toothbrush and cleaning between your teeth daily. We all fall off the wagon when it comes to cleaning between our teeth. It is important to…

The Oral healthcare benefits of chewing sugar-free gum, such as Wrigley’s Extra, are well proven. Independent research has shown that chewing sugar-free gum after eating and drinking increase the production of saliva. This increased saliva flow helps the neutralisation of plaque acids, helps maintain tooth mineralisation and helps reduce oral dryness. So keep on chewing,…

Careers Convention In February every year Notting Hill and Ealing High School parents association organises the NHEHS Careers Convention. It’s an unrivalled source of inside knowledge, advice and contacts and is as far as we can see the biggest and best event of this kind run by any school. With between 60 and 70 careers…