Expert advice, treatment guides, and NHS information to help you make informed decisions about your dental health
Electric or manual toothbrush — which cleans your teeth better? We compare plaque removal, gum health, cost and NHS advice with evidence from the landmark Cochrane review of 56 clinical studies.
How to find an NHS dentist in Liverpool in 2026: why you do not need to register, how to search and join waiting lists, the 2026 NHS charges and exemptions, and who to call (0161 476 9651 or NHS 111) for urgent care.
Most people do not need antibiotics before dental treatment, but UK guidance changed in 2024 and 2026. This guide explains who now needs antibiotic cover for heart conditions, why prosthetic joints are treated differently, the current SDCEP drug regimen, how NHS charges work, and exactly what to tell your dentist before an appointment.
Is dental sedation safe? This UK guide explains how IV sedation, gas and air and general anaesthetic are regulated, why GA is now hospital-only, who shouldn't have sedation, and what your dentist must tell you before you consent.
Worried about a tooth extraction while taking blood thinners? UK guidance is to keep most patients on their medication and control bleeding in the chair. Here is what dentists actually do on warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban and aspirin, what to expect at your appointment, and why you must never stop a blood thinner yourself.
How to find an NHS dentist in Glasgow in 2026: free check-ups, the 80% and £384 cap charge model, under-26 free treatment, how to register, and where to turn (NHS 24 on 111) if no practice has space.
A dentist-fitted snoring mouthguard (mandibular advancement device) costs from around £40 for boil-and-bite versions to about £100 semi-bespoke, with custom splints priced by the practice. Here is what the NHS will and will not fund, what NICE recommends, the evidence on effectiveness, and the side effects to know before you buy.
How to find an NHS dentist in Bristol in 2026: how the search actually works, current NHS charges, free treatment eligibility, and where to turn (NHS 111 and the Temple Quay urgent clinic) if no practice has space.
Amalgam (mercury) fillings are not banned in the UK, but the rules are changing. This 2026 guide explains where amalgam stands in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, whether mercury fillings are safe, whether you should replace them, and what white fillings you can get on the NHS.
Dental numbness from a local anaesthetic usually wears off within two to five hours, though a lower jaw injection can leave your lip, tongue and chin numb for longer than an upper tooth. This guide explains why the timing varies, what affects it, how to eat and stay safe while you wait, why children need closer supervision, and the small number of signs, such as numbness that has not eased after about a week, that mean it is worth contacting your dentist.
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