These guides are written by our dentists and updated regularly. We have a long list of topics we want to cover so if you’re looking for information on something that is not there, just email us at hello@novasmiles.com, and we’ll bump that topic up the queue!
Mouth ulcers are rarely a sign of anything serious. However, if you have a mouth ulcer that doesn’t seem to want to budge after 14 days, it’s time to get it looked into.
Choosing to have a tooth replaced is a big commitment, especially if you’re opting for dental implants.
Here are a few ways you can save money on implants.
Whilst there are differences between how different toothpastes clean your teeth, these can be subtle. Know the essentials to consider when you’re choosing a toothpaste for your oral health needs.
Failing to brush before bed means bacteria lingering in your mouth after your evening meal will remain overnight, feeding on residual sugars and creating plaque as a harmful by-product - but that’s not all…
Flossing is something we should all be doing, regardless of our oral hygiene status, age, or brushing habits. Find out which floss you’re best suited to.
Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common dental conditions out there. Try these easy tips to soothe sensitivity naturally.
Don’t wait too late to start strengthening your tooth enamel, and embrace these 4 tips for stronger dental armour.
Dental plaque and tartar are harmful substances that compromise your oral health - but is one more harmful than the other?
Your oral hygiene and your heart health are closely connected. Find out about how to reduce plaque in an effort to cut your heart disease risk down.
Whilst it’s normal to experience bad breath at some stage during life, if it becomes chronic, it could be your mouth trying to communicate something isn’t right.
Don’t ignore these classic signs of a dental emergency, and give your mouth the best chance of a full recovery after an emergency strikes.
If you’re seeking to improve your smile, there are ways of achieving this in a relatively short time (with no compromise on the quality of the end result).
The vast majority of health professionals concur that vaping is the lesser of two evils when compared with smoking. But that doesn’t mean that vaping doesn’t carry a catalogue of risks to your general health and your dental health.
Cavities are decayed areas affecting a tooth that become small openings, eventually growing larger and destroying your tooth. But they don’t form overnight.
Have you ever wondered how dentists keep their teeth looking healthy? What if we told you we adhere to the same advice as we give our patients?
It’s the really simple habits, along with consistency, that help dentists avoid issues ranging from decay and sensitivity to tooth loss and discolouration.
Find out about the biggest avoidable issue that's causing children to experience traumatic dental extractions across England and Wales.
Wisdom teeth are so-named as they tend to make an appearance in our later years. Here's when it's time to see a dentist for treatment when they become impacted.
Dental implants are revered as the best solution for replacing missing teeth for a multitude of reasons. But there’s one particular quality of an implant that brings about so many benefits for patients seeking to replace missing teeth.
Flossing is an essential part of any heathy oral hygiene routine. But how many times should you be doing it, and does it need to be done every day?
When ‘going private’ is mentioned in any conversation, its generally accompanied by an expectation that things are going to get expensive.
But it doesn’t have to be that way if you’re looking to go private with your dental care.
Approximately 2.3 billion people suffer from tooth decay worldwide. If decay is avoidable, how do you stop it?
Here are some immediate steps you can incorporate to avoid dental decay.
With the right habits, observed every day, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’re doing everything possible to protect your natural teeth so that they last a lifetime.
Learn about fluoride’s role in protecting teeth.