
Mouth guards were originally just used for protection when participating in contact sports, but have since proved beneficial for other reasons. Grinding and clenching your teeth at night while sleeping can be caused by stress and other factors.

Wisdom teeth removal means having one or more of the third molars (your wisdom teeth) at the back of your mouth taken out. It is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon to relieve or prevent pain, impaction, and infection.

Worried you have a cracked tooth? Discover the symptoms, causes, and what to do next with expert advice from Mayfield Dental. Signs of a cracked tooth can include fine lines, minor chips, cracked tooth enamel or fractures which can run from the top of the biting surface of the tooth down towards the tooth root.
Mayfield Dental, South Croydon awarded Certificate of Excellence for Top 3 Dentists in Croydon London by ThreeBestRated.co.uk. We were handpicked from some of the best dentists in Croydon and received our certificate today. It was awarded based on independent customer reviews, ratings, history, (lack of) complaints, patient satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence: We are…
The advice below has been published by the Department of Health following extensive research and discussion with experts in preventive dentistry and health promotion. Dental decay (caries) is caused by frequency of sugar intake. Prevention includes: Periodontal disease (Gum disease) is caused by failing to remove adequately plaque deposits from the teeth and gums, and…
So what’s your reason for avoiding the dentist? I bet its not actually dentists you hate – its all the other bits – the pain, needles, small spaces, loud noises and overall lack of control! According to Joe Bulger from Toronto, the top 5 reasons why patients are reluctant to go to the dentist are:…
Did you know that if you are dental phobic, that with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, you are more likely to undergo dental treatment without sedation. More than ¾ of patients ina Kings College London study, after simply talking to their dentist, went and had dental treatment without sedation. Sedation usually allows nervous patient to feel relaxed…
Do you have a broken tooth, unbearable pain or a pressing need to see an emergency dentist, without waiting? We know how inconvenient this can be and aim to relieve you of pain or discomfort immediately. A dental infection can spread quite rapidly, and so a prompt course of action can prevent complications arising. Typically…