News and Blogs from Dr Peter Young and his team
Why it is now even more important to ensure your gums are in excellent health
Increased risk of Covid complications Recent research shows that patients with gum disease who contract Covid, are 3.5 times more likely to need hospital admission, 4.5 times more likely to need to be ventilated, and 9 times more likely to die. This is a compelling...
Policy to our dental clinic 2021
Please try to avoid failing to attend any of your appointments. The main reason is that another patient could have taken the appointment you have failed to attend and that person may be in severe pain. Failed appointments demotivate our team as it wastes our valuable...
Can I have dental treatment if I have a cold sore?
Simple answer? No….. it's dangerous for both you and the dental team. Cold sores are re-activation of the herpes simplex virus. Like all viruses, they are contagious and pose a risk to others. The herpes simplex virus is spread by contact with saliva or through the...
How to clean teeth properly
Not uncommon in families is to remind children to brush their teeth properly, but do we all know what that is – and do we do it ourselves? Brushing your teeth is important for general oral health, as well as keeping your smile free of staining. But it can also give...
Avoiding Tooth Erosion
Avoiding Tooth Erosion Whilst tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, it requires care and attention to ensure that it does not become damaged over time. Enamel can vary in both thickness and hardness, in colour from person to person, and even from...
Tam’s Story
I was recommended to Dr Young by my partner as I had been experiencing real difficulties with sensitive teeth which were causing me a lot of trouble. The pain I was experiencing was so bad that it ruined one cruise holiday; I felt so awful that I was...
Kevin’s Story
I have always been a little nervous about going to the dentist. I came to visit Dr Young as I had a crown on my front tooth that after 10 years was continually falling out and having to be re cemented into place. I knew that I really needed an implant as a...
Elizabeth’s Story
A nasty bicycle accident at the age of 10 left me with bad damage to my three front teeth. I had crowns for many years but they were beginning to come to the end of their life and getting to the stage where they couldn’t be replaced. I was...
Dental Health and Nutrition
Your mouth, teeth and gums are for more than just eating. They are essential for chewing and swallowing and serve as the body’s first point of contact for the nutrients that you consume. Proper nutrition helps the body better maintain its systemic health. Nutrition is...
Foods to avoid to keep your gums healthy
We all know that certain types of food and drink are bad for our teeth, but what about our gums? Here are some things that can increase your risk of gum-related problems.SugarIt’s probably no surprise that this is the first entry on our list. Eating excessive amounts...