It’s easy to believe we know everything there is to know about dental hygiene. Brushing twice a day and avoiding sugary food and drinks are things we are informed about from infancy, but there’s more to your oral hygiene that meets the eye. Viva Dental are always happy to provide patients with trustworthy information and […]
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How To Prevent Gum Disease
The NHS website informs us that most people in the UK have gum disease to some extent and that just about everybody will experience it at least once in their lives, so what actually is it? If you don’t manage to successfully brush away all the food deposits left on your teeth through regular, thorough […]
TMJ Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
Temporomandicular joint pain can be utterly miserable. These joints between the lower jaw and the skull often hurt when your jaw has been injured or your teeth are misaligned. This is known as TMJ pain and can present you with a whole range of different frustrating symptoms. Headaches, pain in the ear or face, difficulty […]
Tips and Tricks For New Denture Wearers
If you’ve lost a tooth or multiple teeth, dentures are the perfect solution. They provide you with effective replacement teeth to help you eat with ease, speak clearly and smile with confidence. Here at the Viva Dental practice in Lancaster, our team of talented dental surgeons are experts in providing dentures that are comfortable to […]
The ultimate toothpaste guide from your dentist in Lancaster
The Lancaster marketplace is awash with hundreds of different brands of toothpaste. Some focus on removing plaque, while others claim to make your teeth whiter. Some will reduce your sensitivity to extremes of temperature, while others say they’ll protect your teeth from gum disease. If you have discoloured teeth, you’re more likely to choose a […]
Oral Health Morecambe: Diet and other factors
If you live in Morecambe, how much of an effort do you make to look after your oral health? You probably brush your teeth regularly, although according to a survey put together by the National Smile Month campaign, a quarter of us admit we only brush them once a day. You probably floss sometimes to […]
