Glenhaven Dental Care News

05 Dec

What exactly is a cavity?

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Dr Mark Vincent of Glenhaven Dental Care talks to his patients all the time, but what exactly is a cavity?

Dr Vincent explains that each and every one of us have bacteria inside our mouths, and they are there each and every day, 24/7. The bacteria swim around the mouth and like to collect on the surfaces of the teeth and gums. They like to feed on the same sugary foods that we ourselves enjoy snacking on (chocolates, sweets, sugar cubes, energy drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes to name a few) and when they feed they release acids.

27 Nov

Are you worried about bad breath?

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Are you worried about bad breath?

Dr Lara Vincent from Glenhaven Dental Care says there are many causes for bad breath, but the most common is poor oral hygiene. Others include dry mouth, disease, infection, tobacco and severe dieting.

Millions of bacteria live in the mouth. If you don't floss and brush your teeth regularly, any food trapped between your teeth will be broken down by bacteria which will cause a bad odour.

28 Oct

Sugar Alternatives…Choose Wisely!

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Sugar Alternatives…Choose Wisely!

Most of us know sugar is bad for our teeth. Many of us enjoy a little sweetness in our tea and coffee, but is there a better alternative that gets a thumbs-up from your dentist?

Dr Mark Vincent from Glenhaven Dental Care, Taff’s Well, advises that it’s best to cut those teaspoons of sugar out completely. You’d be shocked how easily they add up in a day! Avoiding sugar can even make you more sensitive to the subtle flavours in your food/drinks.

Sometimes, we all like a little sweetness in our lives…So what are our best choices?