Entries by katharine

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Which mouthwash should I use?

There’s an ever-expanding and bewildering array of mouthwashes on the shelves nowadays, and they all make different claims. Here at CK Dental in Bristol, we receive a lot of enquires about the gargly stuff, so here’s a few things you need to know… Therapeutic v cosmetic mouthwash Mouthwashes fall into two categories. Cosmetic mouthwash (which […]

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Electric toothbrushes – are they worth it?

According to a recent survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation, one in four Britons believe that electric toothbrushes are for the lazy, which came as an enormous surprise to us here at CK Dental practice in Bristol. So let’s lay out a few comparisons between the electric toothbrush and good old elbow grease and […]

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The end of flossing?

It’s been a part of the ‘proper’ dental care regime for decades now, and promoted as the one treatment that can get your teeth and breath truly clean. But the reputation of flossing has taken a battering of late with the introduction of interdental brushing – and according to recent studies, certain experts are predicting […]

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Wisdom teeth: the whys and wherefores

Wisdom teeth tend to form during the late teens and early twenties. A throwback to an earlier era of human development, wisdom teeth are now superfluous at best and a very painful complication at worst. When should wisdom teeth be removed? As always, your dentist knows best. That moment will always occur before pain from […]

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Interdental brushes: the facts

Interdental brushes do exactly what it says on the tin: they’re designed to work between the teeth to remove food debris and plaque that ordinary toothbrushes can’t get to. Here at CK Dental in Bristol, we tend to think of them as a more precise (and reusable) upgrade of dental floss, and one that can […]

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How to get your kids over their fear of the dentist

Although dental care is very low on the list when it comes to your child’s health issues, it won’t be too long before they’ll need to be registered for treatment – and the importance of getting them into the routine can’t be overstated. A lot of adults with dentalphobia can point to a bad experience […]

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Can vaping affect your dental health?

You can’t fail to notice that thousands of regular smokers are switching from cigarettes to vaping. According to a government review in 2015, the current best estimate is that vaping is 95% less harmful than cigarette smoking, and the use of e-cigarettes is a proven aid to help smokers quit for good. Here at CK […]

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Dental care during pregnancy

It goes without saying that pregnancy is one of the most stressful times of a woman’s life, with all manner of changes and accommodations occurring to her body. And while dental treatment is obviously going to be lower on your list of priorities than usual, the team from CK Dental Practice in Bristol feel there […]

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Do teeth-whitening hacks actually work?

We’re all more concerned about keeping our teeth as gleaming as possible these days; like most practitioners, CK Dental practice in Bristol provides a teeth-whitening service. And there are an ever-increasing range of products available over the counter. But is it possible to bypass all that and create a homemade solution? You’d certainly think that […]

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There’s no holiday for tooth decay

The school holidays are here, and those with kids probably have enough on their plate already. But with the possible exception of December, this time of year can be the most problematic for your children’s’ dental health, with more snacking, lax dental care and cold, fizzy distractions. Bristol’s CK Dental Practice offers the following tips […]