by PMA Dental Care | Apr 16, 2014 | Education
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...
by PMA Dental Care | Apr 8, 2014 | Notes
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....
by PMA Dental Care | Mar 31, 2014 | News
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...
by PMA Dental Care | Mar 26, 2014 | Education
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...
by PMA Dental Care | Mar 18, 2014 | Education
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...
