Dental care guides

Page 3 of 3. Answers to the questions patients ask us most, such as how long a fibre bridge lasts or what to do about toothache at night.

Clear night guard on a dental model of the upper teeth beside its case

Teeth grinding at night: signs, causes and night guards

How to tell if you grind your teeth at night, what causes it, what it does to teeth and how a night guard helps.

  • Prevention
Dental model of a back tooth with deep grooves on its chewing surface

Are fissure sealants worth it for children and adults?

What the evidence says about fissure sealants, their limits, and who they are most worth it for.

  • Prevention
Soft toothbrush, interdental brushes and dental floss on a light surface

Bleeding gums when you brush: causes and what to do

Why gums bleed when you brush, what to do at home, and when a check-up and clean help.

  • Prevention
Dental model of a back tooth with an empty cavity beside filling instruments

A filling fell out: what to do until your appointment

What to do when a filling comes out, how urgent it is, and how the tooth is repaired.

  • Toothache and aftercare

Book a check-up for your own teeth

At a check-up we look at your teeth and gums and talk you through your options.