Welcome to the Sweetsmile Journal
Short notes from the dentist's chair: the questions patients ask us every week, new treatments and technology, seasonal advice and news from the practice.
Why does cold weather make my teeth ache?
That sharp twinge when you step out into cold air is your teeth telling you something. Usually it is easy to fix.
Five dental myths we hear every week
Some of the things patients tell us in the chair are surprisingly widespread, and a few of them are doing real harm.
Should you brush before or after breakfast?
It sounds like a trivial question, but if your breakfast includes fruit juice, the answer makes a real difference to your enamel.
Mouth cancer: what we check at every check-up
A check-up is about more than teeth. What we look for when we examine your tongue, cheeks and neck, and the signs to watch for yourself.
Halloween sweets: a dentist's advice for parents
You do not need to confiscate the trick-or-treat bag. How and when your child eats sweets matters far more than how many.
The Future of Dentistry: See Your Teeth, Understand Your Health, Shape Your Smile
From 3D scanning to digital smile simulations: how intraoral scanners help us track your teeth over time, plan treatment such as Invisalign and explain what we see.
Meet Curodont™: A New Way to Treat Early Tooth Decay Without the Drill
Curodont by vVARDIS helps selected early areas of decay rebuild lost minerals, without drilling or injections. How it works, what the research says and who it suits.