PMA Dental Care Blog
The latest news and top dental care advice from PMA Dental Care Gravesend Kent
A Puny Straw Can Pack Powerful Protection
A STRAW? HOW ON EARTH can a straw help protect my smile?! Well, it’s pretty simple, actually. Read on… Straws Can Help Minimize Exposure Beverages like iced coffee, sports drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, and colas contribute to tooth staining, decay and erosion....
5 Items To Have On Hand In Case Of A Dental Emergency
OUR TEETH DEAL with a lot when we’re out and about. Football games, pie-eating contests, rogue popcorn kernels... it’s a rough life. Usually our teeth are strong enough (or we’re lucky enough) to not suffer any major problems. Accidents However, accidents happen....
Get to Know Your New Dentist, Mohammad
MOHAMMAD IS THE LATEST MEMBER OF THE TEAM AT PMA DENTAL CARE. He is joining us to replace Bunty (who is now working in the hospital service) and help us cover for Nadie, who is returning part-time after the birth of baby Maya. Mohammad Talks to Us So by way of an...
Should You Use An Electric Or Manual Toothbrush?
THE TOOTHBRUSH: One of the most basic, efficient tools of modern society! But as technology continues to progress, patients ask which is best—a manual toothbrush or an electric one? Electric or Manual? First of all, it’s important to note that most people can get an...
While You Bathe In The Sun, What Do Your Teeth Bathe In?
WHEN IT’S WARM OUTSIDE we all enjoy our favorite warm weather foods and drinks! Have you ever considered how some of these affect your smile? You may be surprised. Here’s a short list of foods that can do some damage to your teeth if you’re not thoughtful about it....
New NHS Dental Charges April 2014
From the 1st of April 2014 NHS Dental charges are changing. The new NHS Dental charges will be: Band 1 (i.e. checkup) will be £18.50. Band 2 (i.e. fillings) will be £50. Band 3 (i.e. crowns or dentures) will be £219. For full details of our NHS Dentisty services...
Your Tooth Enamel Is Super Cool Stuff
WHAT IS AS BRITTLE AS GLASS and at the same time, the hardest substance in your body? Tough Stuff Your tooth enamel! Each time you bite down it handles the equivalent of 72 kilos of pressure, time after time after time. Think about how often you bite down during your...
Your Smile May Be Your Greatest Job-Hunting Asset
YES, REAL RELATIONSHIPS DEVELOP over time. We all know that. But there are certain situations where an incredible first impression goes a long, long way. Your Smile One of those times is when you’re advancing your career and interviewing for jobs. 50% Of...
Learning From Ancient People About Our Oral Health
WE’RE BOMBARDED today by food choices and differing opinions about those choices. Trans-fats? Gluten? Vegan? What can we learn from our ancestors? 7,500 Years Ago People May Have Had Healthier Teeth Does that seem odd? Ancient people didn’t have modern dental care or...
Protect Your Smile From Acid Reflux Disease
LOOKING INSIDE SOMEONE’S MOUTH, members of a dental team can learn a lot! We can get clues about your diet, how sound you sleep, and perhaps whether or not you struggle with acid reflux. Acid Reflux Disease Is Very Common Today Acid reflux disease is quite common in...