With mouth cancer on the rise, it is worth taking a look at how high your risk is. There are a number of factors which can increase the risk of oral cancer, but poor oral care and smoking are two…

Short term thinking can lead to painful problems later on. According to a new report recently out, 14% of working people in the UK feel that they are too busy to see a dentist. This is quite a shocking statistic…

Purley hygienist Suzanne Hogan offers some advice to parents to help encourage toddlers to look after their teeth. Parenting can be challenging at the best of times. Being on constant guard to the many dangers that surround young children, even…

A few end of year words of guidance to prevent tooth damage during the festive indulgences. Even if we are still busy at work, most of us will probably be mentally winding down ready for the festive holidays. Christmas dinners,…

Sometimes, events that are out of our control can cause us to damage our teeth subconsciously, writes Dr Vinaya Soundrarajan. Whatever your views are on one of the most hotly debated topics in recent history, there is a good chance…

A look at some of the most common reasons for dental anxiety. Dental phobia is probably one of the main reasons that some people suffer problems with their teeth and gums. Whilst a poor diet and irregular cleaning are also…

Do you turn to the Internet if you have a toothache, and is this a good idea? If we are honest, most of us would probably admit to searching the internet when we are ill. Whilst this can sometimes help…

If your teeth feel uncomfortable when you eat hot or cold foods, you may need treatment. Whilst some of us will have thinner enamel on our teeth than others, due to genetics; if you notice a sudden change when you…

Just a little extra effort could really give your teeth and gums a boost. It is probably fair to say that most people don’t have seeing the dentist at the top of their list of fun things to do. There…

Although we are often told that it is polite to sip, it can lead to enamel erosion on our teeth. Older patients of our Purley practice may remember, as a child, being told not to ‘guzzle’ their drink. This word…