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The easiest, most effective and cheapest way to keep your teeth and gums looking great is to brush for two minutes twice a day using fluoride toothpaste.

There’s nothing more attractive than strong, healthy teeth and regular visits will help ensure your teeth stay this way.

Discoloured teeth was the biggest reason (33%) given in a recent survey for people feeling self-conscious about their smile. Visit your hygienist for a thorough clean and polish to bring back the natural sparkle to your teeth.

Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks, including fruit and fruit smoothies. Decay-causing bacteria feed on sugar, so by cutting out their food you will reduce the chance of tooth decay.

Choose foods rich in the minerals that help protect the teeth from harmful acids. Calcium-rich foods promote good bone density and affect the quality of bone around the teeth.

Chewing sugar-free gum after eating and drinking is a convenient way of looking after your dental health. It washes away food debris, helps to neutralises damaging plaque acids and re-mineralises tooth enamel by stimulating the flow of saliva which helps protect teeth.

Try cutting down on curries, red wine, tea and coffee but if you just can't, visit us for Airflow. Airflow Polishing is a hygiene treatment that effectively removes stains on the front and back of teeth. You’ll love the difference it will make.

Smoking will do your red carpet smile no favours whatsoever. Stopping smoking will improve your general and dental health, reduce your risk of cancer and boost your smile.

Do you hide your smile or feel embarrassed about your teeth? Let us know - we have lots of treatments that can help and won’t break the bank.

Smiling is contagious: it can light up a room and draw people to you. It’s also linked to a boosted immune system and a reduction in stress - and we could all do with that!