Common Dental Problems and Their Impact on Confidence Maintaining your smile is essential for both physical and emotional well-being. However, many struggle with various dental issues that can have a significant impact on…
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We are proud to announce the launch of Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) at our practice – the FIRST and ONLY in Wolverhampton! Guided Biofilm Therapy is the latest revolution in dental hygiene treatment….
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So, you’re looking into dentistry for the whole family. That’s great to hear – especially because taking care of our smiles while young gives them the best chance of a healthy, happy smile…
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Tooth whitening at Claregate Dental Practice in Wolverhampton is achieved using the reputable PolaDay and PolaNight home teeth whitening systems by SDI. From as little as 30 minutes a day, you could achieve…
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Most of us have been taught from a young age, that it’s really important to do the basic steps for cleaning our teeth. However, some people tend to neglect their dental hygiene and…
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Gum Disease, also commonly known as gingivitis or periodontal disease, is described as a swelling infection that can cause irritation and soreness to the surrounding gums. Gingivitis and periodontal disease differ as gingivitis…
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Cannot beat the taste of an Easter egg, but why does it always taste nicer than a bar of chocolate?! Limit chocolate and sugary drinks to meal times As your mouth is…
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Tooth whitening is one of the most successful and cost-effective ways to brighten your smile, helping you to look your absolute best! Whiter teeth can help make you look healthier, younger and brighten…
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Joining one of our dental plans is an alternative to private pay-as-you-go dental care here at Claregate Dental Practice in Wolverhampton. Here are a few benefits of being on a dental plan. …
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Happy New Year to you all! The New Year is a time of reflection, where we can look and prepare for the future of our health. It’s the perfect opportunity to make a…
Read moreA Toothbrush Is Not Just For Christmas…… With Christmas fast approaching and thinking of different ideas what to buy friends and family, a new electric toothbrush may be the answer. There are lots…
Read moreAre you able to recognise the changes in your mouth? With awareness of oral cancer remaining alarmingly low, we at Claregate Dental Practice say that a simple 45 second check is often all…
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Gum disease: do your gums bleed when you brush? Gum disease is a very common condition causing your gums to bleed, and become sore and swollen . It is caused by a build-up…
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I recently came across an article in the British Dental Journal about the efforts being made by cereal manufacturers to make healthier breakfasts. One of the interesting questions it posed was about the…
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It’s that time of year again when holidays are on the agenda but normal routine habits of brushing and interdental cleaning are sometimes forgotten! Don’t Let Good Habits Slip …….. I know when…
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It is important to get your child into good habits from an early age so that looking after their teeth becomes part of their daily routine. Along with brushing, your child’s diet plays…
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10 Amazing Uses For Your Old Toothbrush!!! We are advised to change our toothbrush every 3 months to help stop the spread of bacteria and to ensure that brushing is effective. So in…
Read moreNational Smile Month National Smile Month is the UK’s largest and longest-running campaign to promote good oral health. The aim of National Smile Month is to ultimately improve the UK’s oral health. Organised…
Read more5 Tips To Cut Down On Sugar As you all should know = sugar is bad for your teeth-FACT! TOOTH DECAY happens when the sugar reacts with the bacteria in plaque stuck on…
Read moreLETS GET A SPRING IN OUR STEP FOR EASTER… Limit chocolate and sugary drinks to meal times As your mouth is already producing saliva, it doesn’t have to work harder to fight off…
Read moreEducating Our Kids This New Year What an exciting start to the new year…..our new uniforms and new look for the practice! Some of you would have noticed before Christmas that the practice…
Read moreThe year is flying by quickly, and with Christmas fast approaching we all like to over indulge on all those delicious and far too tempting festive foods. Mince pies, Christmas pudding, boxes of…
Read moreThis month is Oral Cancer awareness month – an important disease on the increase in the UK. Like most cancers, oral cancer is a devastating disease that can change one’s life and of…
Read moreWe have been using Periochip at the practice for 2 years now and have had some amazing results for the treatment of gum disease. What is Periochip? Periochip is another tool we can use to…
Read moreWe all know that Easter means one thing (at least to a lot of people)…CHOCOLATE!!! With all the chocolate that the Easter bunny brings it’s important to think of the effects it has…
Read moreby Jodie Hall: With Christmas fast approaching we all like to over indulge on all those delicious and far too tempting festive foods. Mince pies, Christmas pudding, boxes of chocolates and bags of…
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Our Wolverhampton Dentist Tips for a Happy Smile With the holidays nearing to an end with finishing of last minute shoe shopping, uniform buying and getting haircuts, your children’s oral health shouldn’t be…
Read moreThis month is Oral Cancer awareness month – an important disease on the increase in the UK. Like most cancers, oral cancer is a devastating disease that can change one’s life and of…
Read moreStudents It’s that time of the year when students have got their exam results and heading into the world of university life… probably looking forward to Fresher’s week the most!!! (That brings back…
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that Periochip has finally arrived at the practice! So what is Periochip? It’s not a new type of potato chip, that’s for sure. Its actually another tool we…
Read moreThere is a fascinating article I have come across on the internet at the British Dental Health Foundation website: http://www.dentalhealth.org/news/details/874 Especially with the kids school holidays, a lot of them come for their…
Read moreOur dentists at Claregate Dental Practice believe in high-quality care for our patients. But we also believe in educating them about their oral health so they can be empowered to live healthy lives….
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Even today, tooth loss is a common occurrence. This could be down to: 1) old crowns that are now failing beyond repair 2) advanced gum disease 3) significant decay in a tooth 4)…
Read moreTooth grinding and tooth clenching….such a common problem! More and more patients are presenting with this problem these days. Why? Because we are living stressful lives. Whether it be at work, home, family, the…
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One of the many questions that we get asked by our patients is: “Should I use an electric toothbrush?” If you look at the science and the research, then the answer is: yes….
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The Benefit of Milk The second part of The Truth About Teeth was aired last night on the BBC. It was great to see my old professor for University, Ian Chapple, on the…
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Did you watch The Truth About Teeth last night on the BBC? Here is the link if you didn’t: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05y3953 It was surprisingly refreshing seeing a well-balanced programme about Dentistry on tv. The…
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