August marks Dental Health Week. This year it is all about women’s dental health and how it is affected by changing hormonal levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and the menopause. Here at Integrated Dental Care we do try to take extra care of women patients during life changes and we may suggest seeing women patients…

Just like natural teeth, the gum and bone around your dental implants can become infected with a condition very similar to gum disease so it is vital to take care of them. This isn’t difficult to do. You can care for your dental implants in much the same way as you care for your natural…

It has never been easier to have a perfectly straight smile, and here at Integrated Dental Care we have a great range of braces to treat all sorts of orthodontic problems. No longer just for children, we can straighten your teeth no matter your age. As well as cosmetically improving your smile, straighter teeth can…

Wisdom teeth are renowned for causing problems as they frequently try to erupt into a mouth that is too small or overcrowded to comfortably accommodate them. However, this is not always the case which is why we prefer to take a ‘wait and see’ approach. If your wisdom teeth have not yet erupted, then we…

Ideally, you should brush your teeth for at least two minutes each time, but it is very easy to over-estimate the time spent cleaning your teeth. If you use an electric toothbrush then it will have a built-in timer, but if you prefer a manual toothbrush then we recommend keeping a small timer in your…

These days there is a terrific variety of herbal teas available and this drink makes a tasty alternative to traditional tea. We have listed five reasons why you should drink herbal tea. Herbal tea can have a therapeutic effect. For example, ginger tea may help relieve nausea and peppermint tea can be clearing if you…

Our focus is very much on trying to prevent dental problems by using the best preventative dentistry treatments which include fissure sealants. These protect the chewing surfaces of your back teeth as these often have deep fissures that can easily trap food and bacteria, resulting in tooth decay. Fissure sealants are quick to apply and…

Here at Integrated Dental Care, we encourage everyone to come and see us regularly, and most people need a dental check-up every six months. The nice thing about having a regular dental examination is that we can catch any small problems before they become bigger and trickier to fix and when treatment is likely to…

Your teeth are protected by a layer of tooth enamel which is the hardest substance in the body. Directly underneath the tooth enamel is a much softer substance called dentine that is more easily eroded. If tooth enamel is damaged, then you are more at risk of developing a cavity in a tooth. This damage…

Dental implants are fantastic for replacing single teeth and are definitely worth considering, particularly if the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth are healthy and strong and do not need crowning. This is because we would need to cut down these teeth to support a dental bridge, which is always a great shame if there…

Green smoothies are amazingly popular at the moment and can be a great way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet without feeling that you need to munch on kale or celery. These blended drinks can combine leafy green vegetables with fruits and even with healthy fats such as hemp or flax seeds.…

Mouth rinses tend to fall into three different categories. They can be cosmetic, therapeutic or natural or herbal rinses. So which is best? Cosmetic mouth rinses will temporarily mask bad breath and may help to get rid of some bacteria. Some contain whiteners to help remove some surface stains, but the effects are quite limited.…