Blogs

Blogs
3rd November 2020
Mouth Cancer Action Month
Each year mouth cancer takes the lives of 2,000 people in the UK, which is more people than die from ovarian and testicular cancer combined! Last year over 7,000 people were diagnosed with the disease, that is equivalent to 18...Continued

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6th October 2020
How does smoking affect my oral health?
When thinking about the health effects of smoking, it is normally lung cancer, emphysema and bronchitis that come to mind. However, smoking can affect all areas of your body including your oral health. What are the chances of smoking affecting...Continued

Blogs
2nd September 2020
My child hates brushing their teeth. How can I change this?
It is important that you care for your children’s dental health from the moment that their first tooth appears. What is the best way to get my child brushing their teeth? The best way is to lead by example. Ideally...Continued

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3rd August 2020
How long does it take to straighten my teeth?
At Ringmer Dental we love helping our patients achieve a straighter healthy smile. In this month’s blogs we focus on some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to teeth straightening. We fully understand the commitment and expense...Continued

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3rd July 2020
How do I keep my teeth healthy?
We all know that it is important to follow a good oral hygiene routine to keep our teeth and gums healthy, but it is very easy to slip into bad habits or forget some important parts. In this month’s we...Continued

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1st June 2020
What is a smile makeover?
We get a lot of questions asking us about smile makeovers, so in this month’s blog we have decided to answer some of the most common ones. What is a smile makeover? A smile makeover is a term used to...Continued

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4th May 2020
Which are better Dentures or Dental Implants?
It’s finally time. You’ve been thinking about it for a long time and have decided that now is the right time to investigate the options available to you for replacing missing teeth. It is estimated that nearly 70% of all...Continued

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30th March 2020
How long does it take to whiten my teeth?
Although the team at Ringmer Dental are currently only seeing emergency patients due to the Covid-19 restrictions, we wanted to ensure that we continue to inform and educate our patients about services we offer that will hopefully return to normal...Continued

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3rd March 2020
How can I avoid damaging my oral health?
In this month’s blog we look at some of the top questions we have been asked in surgery regarding ways you may be damaging your oral health. Do I need to floss my teeth? It is important to floss to...Continued

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4th February 2020
Are dental x-rays safe?
In this month’s blog we answer all your questions about dental x-rays. Why does the dentist take x-rays? Dental x-rays help the dental team to see any areas of decay that would not be visible to the naked eye, between...Continued

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7th January 2020
How can cosmetic dentistry help improve my smile?
In this month’s blog we answer some common questions associated with cosmetic dentistry. What is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is any dental work that improves the appearance of your teeth or gums. It primarily focuses on improving the aesthetics of...Continued

Blogs
3rd December 2019
Guarantee a white Christmas
The team at Ringmer Dental have the perfect way to ensure that this Christmas is white, with a course of at home teeth whitening. The reason teeth whitening is so popular is because it is non-invasive, easy to do and...Continued

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5th November 2019
5 reasons why you shouldn’t postpone your dental appointments
Your reminder’s come through, it’s that time of year again, you are due for your routine dental appointment. You don’t have any problems, surely it won’t matter if you put it off for a couple of months? Here at Ringmer...Continued

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1st October 2019
Looking to save money on your dental treatment?
In this month’s blog we have some top tips to help you save money on your dental treatment. Good oral hygiene routine Consistently taking care of your teeth and oral health at home, is critical to staying healthy and saving...Continued