PMA Dental Care Blog
The latest news and top dental care advice from PMA Dental Care Gravesend Kent
Medications Can Contribute To Dry Mouth Syndrome
MEDICATIONS OFTEN HAVE frustrating side effects such as nausea or headaches. But did you know that dry mouth is also a common side effect of prescription drugs? Saliva Helps Keep Your Mouth Healthy There are over 400 medications that can affect your salivary glands....
Pregnant? Let’s Keep Both Your Mouth And Your Baby Healthy
ARE YOU PREGNANT OR THINKING ABOUT becoming pregnant? Do you know someone who is pregnant? While you’re picking out tiny clothes and reading childcare books, remember the importance of your oral health! Pregnancy brings so many physical changes. You crave...
6 Common Misconceptions About Dental Health
DURING MEDIEVAL TIMES, people believed they could cure a toothache by driving a nail into an oak tree. Silly, right? Today’s Misconceptions Are Different There are still some crazy ideas out there about teeth—ideas that have very little to do with the facts. Have you...
Top Tips for Brushing Your Teeth
BRUSHING: IT’S THE FOUNDATION for keeping your mouth clean and healthy. In fact, it’s so basic that most people don’t think about it very much... They just do it. Twice A-Day If you’re brushing twice a day that’s wonderful! It makes our job (helping keep your smile...
Get To Know Our Practice Manager, Zan Nicholls
TYPICALLY, IT’S THE FIRST SMILING FACE that greets you when you visit us! For those of you who have met and visited with Zan, you already know how great she is. Her personality and excellent communication skills are a huge part of the service we provide. We...
Why Dental Check-ups are Important
IT MAY BE TEMPTING TO SKIP A DENTAL checkup now and then. But remember that regular checkups and professional cleanings can actually save you time and money. Even more importantly, they can save your teeth and your health. Regular Checkups Here are four really good...
Real Smiles Versus Fake Smiles
THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE between a real smile and a fake smile. And while a polite smile can help smooth over some social situations, a sincere, honest, from-the-heart smile can completely turn the day around. What Is “The Duchenne Smile?” The Duchenne Smile was...
What To Expect At Your Child’s First Dental Visit
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE BABY TEETH ARE NOT IMPORTANT because they’re temporary. Not only is that incorrect, it can be dangerous. The health of baby teeth can affect adult teeth, not to mention speech and jaw development. To better ensure good oral health, you and your...
Foods and Drinks that Stain Teeth
HAVE YOUR PEARLY WHITE TEETH GONE YELLOW? Yellowing or stained teeth are one of the most common complaints dentists hear from their patients. Stained Teeth? Smoking is one of the worst offenders, but many drinks and foods can also cause staining of your teeth. Here we...
Win a Free Braun Oral-B Electric Toothbrush on Facebook
AS CHRISTMAS APPROACHES we wanted to share a little festive spirit with you, our patients, so we have an Oral-B Professional 3000 electric toothbrush to give away! You could be in with a chance to win it, so read on the find out more. The Prize Gravesend dentist PMA...