Taking care of your oral health is essential to maintaining overall health and wellbeing. A healthy mouth not only allows you to eat, speak and smile confidently, but it also protects against a variety of health conditions. At our dental practice, we prioritise preventive care to help you achieve and […]
An oral irrigator, also known as a water flosser or Waterpik, is a device that allows you to floss your teeth using water instead of traditional dental floss. It works by shooting a high-pressure stream of water onto your teeth with the aim of dislodging food debris and dental plaque. […]
Times are hard for everybody and it feels like everything is becoming more expensive. With the increase in energy prices, fuel, groceries and everything else, many people have less disposable income available to them than before. In situations like this, it is common for individuals to sacrifice their dental health, […]
It’s a good question and one that many people enquire about. The answer is, unsurprisingly, yes it does. You may have heard that flossing is a waste of time or read articles in the media questioning its effectiveness, but the reality is that regular flossing is definitely beneficial to the […]
Braces are the most effective method of correcting a number of dental issues including crowding, overbites, underbites, gaps and crooked teeth. Whilst they produce fantastic results many people, especially adults, are reluctant to use them. They may think wearing braces will negatively impact their appearance, draw unwanted attention to […]
Your toothbrush is the first line of defence against plaque, tooth decay and other types of dental issues. Given its role as such an important tool in maintaining good dental hygiene, it is most definitely worth taking care of. You have probably heard the advice that a toothbrush should be […]
Routine dental examinations are an essential part of good oral hygiene. They allow your dentist the opportunity to inspect your teeth, gums and other areas of your mouth, checking for any problems you may be experiencing. Many issues which affect your teeth can be almost imperceptible and the trained eye […]
We believe that everybody deserves to smile without feeling self-conscious about how they look. Smiling and laughing without a care in the world is such a positive, uplifting experience and it’s a shame that some people don’t have the confidence to let themselves enjoy it. Here at The Parkstone Dental […]
At Parkstone Dental we are always looking for ways in which we can improve our patient experience and one of the ways that we can successfully do this is by utilising the latest technology. We recently added a brand new CS 3700 Intraoral Scanner to our collection of high quality […]
We understand that when it comes to receiving dental treatment the very thought of it can cause some people to feel nervous or anxious. It’s probably more common than you think. If this is something you experience, don’t worry – we don’t take it personally! Although, while a trip […]