PMA Dental Care Blog
The latest news and top dental care advice from PMA Dental Care Gravesend Kent
How Often Should You See Your Dentist
GOING TO THE DENTIST TWICE A YEAR, while a good rule of thumb, is not necessarily fitting for everyone. Depending on certain lifestyle choices and medical conditions, some people need to see their dentist even more frequently. Fifty years ago, there were really no...
3 Teeth Whitening Foods
REGULAR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING are the best protection against tooth decay and gum disease. But there are some tooth-friendly foods out there that will help you maintain a bright, healthy smile and even naturally whiten your teeth! 3 Foods To Whiten Your Teeth Fruit...
Sudden Tooth Cavities
SOMEONE CAN GO THEIR WHOLE LIFE without having a cavity, and seemingly out of nowhere find themselves at the dentist for a filling or two. How does this happen? Here are some reasons your dental status might be in sudden flux: Changes In Your Daily Routine The stress...
Gum Health And Alcohol
EVEN IF YOU only enjoy an occasional glass of wine, it’s important to know how it can affect your gum health. A recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology brings new light to the connection between alcohol consumption and gum disease. Alcohol Raises Risk...
Children’s Loose Tooth
DO YOU REMEMBER losing your baby teeth? For children, it is an extremely important milestone that symbolizes becoming a “big kid!” Losing their first tooth—and every tooth after that—is a special moment, not only because they’ll be receiving a visit from the tooth...
Make Brushing Fun
BRUSHING YOUR TEETH twice a day for two minutes is an important practice that helps keep your smile bright and healthy. But, does it have to be boring? We certainly don’t think so! Brush For A Full Two Minutes Using proper brushing technique for at least two minutes...
A Smile To Be Proud Of At Any Age
AGING BRINGS CHANGES. Some of those changes we love, and some drive us crazy. But every change is better when you have a caring professional on your side. Many believe that lost teeth are inevitable with the progressing years. That’s simply not true! With proper care,...
Is Cold Weather Hurting Your Teeth?
WE MAY FEEL the dropping temperature in our toes, but we shouldn’t be feeling it in our teeth! Some of us experience a shock of pain as we breathe in the crisp air, or sip some hot chocolate. Tooth sensitivity tends to manifest in temperature extremes, so we notice it...
Give Your Baby A Head Start On Oral Hygiene
IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE healthy teeth and gums at any age, but how early should you start to think about your child’s oral health? It may be sooner than you think! Proper Oral Health Care Starts At The Beginning Infants usually begin teething between six and twelve...
How Dummies Affect Your Baby’s Teeth
AS CHILDREN GROW OLDER, some parents begin to worry about their child’s thumb sucking or dummy habits. This is a normal behavior for an infant, but the older a child gets, the more harm it can do to their oral and dental development. The Pros And Cons Of Dummies...