Which patients have the healthiest mouths?

Many of our patients at Parrock dental see our hygienist every three months to optimise stain, bacteria and deposit removal which cause gum disease, bad breath and yellow teeth. Our findings have shown that patients who see the dentist for examinations every 6 months...

Got a Headache? Stop Chewing Gum!

Chewing gum has been a favourite candy staple for thousands of years, dating as far back as the Neolithic period. Today, this confection comes in a variety of flavours (ranging from mint to fruit flavours… and even liquorice!), and has a long history in many...

Visit Our Hygienist

Taking care of your teeth is very important, and it s not only the dentist who can help you maintain the health of your teeth and gums. A dental Hygienist is also important in your on going oral care. Read on to find out why. What is a Hygienist? A Dental Hygienist is...

Caring for your Tongue.

It is not just your teeth that you need to worry about in your mouth. Your tongue, if not cared for, can harbour bacteria and cause bad breath. Information about the Tongue: Your tongue is a muscle in the mouth which performs a number of functions. It has a rough...

How does Smoking affect your Oral Health?

One of the main things that can affect the health of your mouth quite drastically is Smoking. If you choose to Smoke you are putting yourself at risk from numerous problems which could otherwise be avoided. Problems caused by Smoking: Smoking can lead to problems with...

Six Health Problems Linked To Bad Oral Hygiene…

Are you one of those people that fall victim to laziness when it comes to oral hygiene?  Maybe you’ve had a long, hard day and just don’t feel like brushing your teeth before going to bed.  Or perhaps you don’t give it much thought, and before you...

Practice Great Oral Hygiene

And You Might Never Need Dental Implants in Kent Although we are renowned for placing dental implants in Kent, we also provide extensive preventative dental care treatments that are designed to help keep your teeth and gums in peak condition. Your teeth are meant to...

Oral Mouth Cancer Screening

Cancer screening is a very important part of a general dental examination. Dentists not only check the health and vitality of teeth and gums but they also check the health of the whole mouth, ie, cheeks, tongue, roof and floor of mouth. Therefore it is very important...