PMA Dental Care Blog
The latest news and top dental care advice from PMA Dental Care Gravesend Kent
The Benefits of Dental Implants
IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED TOOTH LOSS, you are not alone. In fact, more than 2.7 million people are missing all of their teeth in the UK, while more than 18 million are missing at least one tooth. Here’s the good news: there are solutions for you. Dental Implants Work...
How Breastfeeding Affects Your Child’s Oral Health
CHOOSING TO BREASTFEED a child is a personal and special decision for a mother. Not only does nursing provide a valuable bonding experience for mother and baby, it also has many health benefits, such as decreasing the child’s risk of SIDS (sudden infant death...
Calcium Isn’t Just Good For Bones—It Benefits Your Smile Too!
WE'VE ALL BEEN TOLD (and many of us tell our children) that milk builds strong bones. But our nutritional and dietary preferences are not only widely varied, they also change from time to time. Does milk really “do a body good”? Some believe it does, and others...
Toothbrush History
WITH ALL THE AMAZING technology we see today, it's easy to overlook the small wonders of the world—like the toothbrush! This small, but remarkable invention is the staple of our oral hygiene and health. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the way the...
8 Fun Floss Uses
WE KNOW, WE KNOW… We ask you about flossing every time you come visit us! It is an integral part of your oral hygiene routine and essential for healthy gums and teeth. But did you know there’s more to floss than cleaning between your teeth? Dental floss can actually...
Saliva Is A Hero Of Oral Health
EVER THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT your saliva is? Probably not. We’d love to enlighten you! Saliva has an all-important role in your oral and digestive health. Saliva Has Many Important Functions Our bodies make two to four pints of saliva a day. That means that over a...
Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health
DID YOU KNOW THAT STRESS can have an effect on your oral health? As if you needed any more on your plate! Knowing how stress and oral health are connected can help you combat any problems that might arise. Stress May Contribute to Teeth Grinding Bruxism is the...
Fluoride Is Good For Our Teeth
WE DENTISTS MAKE a pretty big deal about fluoride and how good it is for your teeth. Truly, fluoride is the best cavity fighter out there, helping our teeth stay healthy and strong! But how exactly does fluoride do such an awesome job at keeping our mouths...
National Smile Month 2016
NATIONAL SMILE MONTH is celebrating it's 40th birthday this year. As usual we will be giving away free goody bags to our younger patients to help celebrate this year's event. Find out how to get a bag. 2016's Smile Month Key Message Most of us brush for less than two...
Sports and Energy Drinks Damage Your Teeth
DRINKING ENERGY AND SPORTS DRINKS on a regular basis is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people. But did you know that these drinks can be extremely damaging to your teeth? Sports and Energy Drinks Are Highly Acidic It’s important to remember the...