What your mouth says about you

During your lifetime, your mouth does a lot of talking but did you realise, the condition of your mouth can also tell you a lot about your general health?

National Smile Month 2013

This year's smile month highlights a three point plan to keep your teeth, mouth and gums healthy.

Direct access to hygienists - 2

Further information on the new regulations has now been issued by the General Dental Council.

Direct access to hygienists

Up to now, hygienists have only been allowed to treat patients under the prescription of a dentist but the rules are changing.

Do you have unfinished dental treatment?

One of the catchphrases of the late, great presenter of 'Mastermind' - Magnus Magnusson - was 'I've started so I'll finish' but dentists are often unable to say this when patients 'disappear' midway through a course of treatment.

My gums bleed when I brush my teeth - what should I do?

If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, it could be a sign that you have periodontitis (gum disease).