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You are what you eat, so the saying goes. And that’s certainly true when it comes to your dental health — your dentist will tell you that you should avoid sugary and acidic foods and drinks that are bad for your teeth. But did you know that some foods support healthy teeth and gums? We’ve put together this list of some of the top tooth-friendly foods to eat for great dental health.

Dental emergencies can happen anytime, so it makes sense to be prepared. That’s why we’ve prepared this guide. This cheat sheet covers what to do in a dental emergency to provide temporary relief until you can see the dentist. Let’s look at some common emergencies and how you can treat them.

How to help kids feel comfortable at the dentist If you help your child to feel confident about going to the dentist early on, you’ll set up a positive habit to last a lifetime. We show you how to help your kid feel comfortable at the dentist with our handy tips in our latest post.

Keeping your teeth, gums and mouth healthy doesn’t have to be hard work, and you can always learn new tips to keep your oral hygiene up to scratch. That’s the message of our latest post. We’re going to offer you some easy tips that you can incorporate into your everyday routine to keep that smile sparkling! Everyone can learn something new when it comes to their health, so let’s take a look at our best oral hygiene tips.

Dental anxiety can be a debilitating condition that stops you from getting the dental care you need. But it is also something that can be managed successfully so you no longer dread those appointments. We’re going to take a closer look at dental anxiety in this article and offer ways to help you overcome your fear of going to the dentist.

If you’re thinking about having sleep dentistry, then you’ll be sure to have lots of questions. This is completely natural and a good sign that you are prepared to do the research before you go ahead! We’ve made it easy by listing the seven most commonly asked questions about sleep dentistry to help you make decisions about your dental care with confidence.

Sedation dentistry, also known as sleep dentistry, involves offering the patient a sedative or anaesthesia before their procedure. This means they are relaxed or even asleep during treatment so that anxiety, awareness and discomfort are all reduced.

Your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth” are the ones that are farthest back in our mouths. There are four of them total, with some people having an extra one or two every now and then.

Have you recently gone to the dentist to get a toothache looked at? Did the Somerville dentists at Somersmiles Dental tell you that you need root canal treatment?