08 Feb Digital Dental Examinations
Ever wondered what on earth we are doing when we are doing when we examine your mouth? Well, here’s an update on our current Spires protocol....
21 Dec What to do in a Dental Emergency
Our aim, as well as yours I imagine, is to need the dentist as little as possible. Sadly, there are times when you will want to see us and those times aren’t often good ones. This guide is a simple resume of when you do...
02 Jan Caring For Your Babies Teeth
Many people say you should take your child to see the dentist on their first birthday, at Spires we don’t think this is necessary as if you look after your children’s teeth with our easy steps, you won’t need to visit the dentist until your...
21 Sep What You Eat Plays an Important Role in Your Oral Health
Why is a healthy diet so important for good oral health? Proper nutrition means eating a well-balanced diet so that your body can get the nutrients needed for good health and wellness. If your diet is low in the nutrients your body needs, your mouth may...
15 Jun The Effect of Sugar on Your Teeth
It will come to no surprise to you that sugar is bad for your teeth. Frequent sugar consumption can lead to poor oral health. The most common complaint when visiting the dentist is sugar related problems. Recently it has been reported by The Faculty of Dental...
15 Jun How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
A survey by Public Health England has revealed that one in ten three-year-olds have tooth decay. Toddlers had an average of three teeth that were decayed, missing or filled. There are some simple steps that parents can follow to prevent this: Avoid sugary drinks and snacks...
15 Jun The Importance of Dental Check Ups
The Importance of Dental Check Ups More and more people only visit the dentist when they have a problem. By having infrequent check-ups, it has meant that 31% of adults have tooth decay, 66% having visible plaque and 29% are suffering from toothache. Many of us ignore...
10 Jan Five Tips For Better Gum Health
Gum disease smells, tastes funny and eats away the bone around your teeth and most of the population has it. According to the world health organization ‘Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is found in 15–20% of middle-aged (35-44 years) adults’. Ultimately...
04 Nov Are You Mouth Aware?
The number of mouth cancer patients has grown in the past ten years with more than 6,700 people diagnosed in 2015. Mouth cancer can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. At Spires Dental we think it is important people know what to look out...
08 Oct Getting Rid of Gum Disease
Gum disease, or periodontists, effects about 96% of the UK population. This is mainly due to the fact that the person who teaches us how to clean our teeth (not gums, teeth!) is our mum or dad. Now no offence to our parents but they...