PMA Dental Care Blog

The latest news and top dental care advice from PMA Dental Care Gravesend Kent
Toothbrush History

Toothbrush History

WITH ALL THE AMAZING technology we see today, it's easy to overlook the small wonders of the world—like the toothbrush! This small, but remarkable invention is the staple of our oral hygiene and health. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the way the...

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8 Fun Floss Uses

8 Fun Floss Uses

WE KNOW, WE KNOW… We ask you about flossing every time you come visit us! It is an integral part of your oral hygiene routine and essential for healthy gums and teeth. But did you know there’s more to floss than cleaning between your teeth? Dental floss can actually...

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Saliva Is A Hero Of Oral Health

Saliva Is A Hero Of Oral Health

EVER THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT your saliva is? Probably not. We’d love to enlighten you! Saliva has an all-important role in your oral and digestive health. Saliva Has Many Important Functions Our bodies make two to four pints of saliva a day. That means that over a...

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Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health

Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health

DID YOU KNOW THAT STRESS can have an effect on your oral health? As if you needed any more on your plate! Knowing how stress and oral health are connected can help you combat any problems that might arise. Stress May Contribute to Teeth Grinding Bruxism is the...

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Fluoride Is Good For Our Teeth

Fluoride Is Good For Our Teeth

WE DENTISTS MAKE a pretty big deal about fluoride and how good it is for your teeth. Truly, fluoride is the best cavity fighter out there, helping our teeth stay healthy and strong! But how exactly does fluoride do such an awesome job at keeping our mouths...

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National Smile Month 2016

National Smile Month 2016

NATIONAL SMILE MONTH is celebrating it's 40th birthday this year. As usual we will be giving away free goody bags to our younger patients to help celebrate this year's event. Find out how to get a bag. 2016's Smile Month Key Message Most of us brush for less than two...

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Congenitally Missing Teeth

Congenitally Missing Teeth

WHILE MOST PEOPLE HAVE thirty-two permanent teeth that develop (including the wisdom teeth) some people’s permanent teeth never grow in at all. These are called congenitally missing teeth—teeth missing from birth—and it’s actually more common than you think! So, what...

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