Chia seeds are a popular ingredient in many recipes. Here are five reasons why you should include them in your diet. Chia seeds are packed full of nutrients. Just 28 grams or 2 tablespoons will give you 30% of your daily magnesium, 18% of your daily calcium and 27% of your daily phosphorus. These nutrients […] Read more
Many children will develop cavities in their teeth, even though their parents try to take good care of their oral health. Often the reason for tooth decay can be due to eating seemingly healthy foods that contain high levels of hidden sugars; fruit juices and granola are two examples. Another possible cause is baby bottle […] Read more
Your regular dental check-ups here at New Dental include screenings for oral cancer. These screenings are quick, gentle and non-invasive but are vital for protecting your general health. Dentists are specially trained to detect any signs of oral cancer through closely examining the soft tissues inside your mouth including your cheeks, the roof and floor […] Read more
Everybody knows cleaning their teeth prevents cavities, gum disease and early tooth loss, but it is only recently that scientists have discovered a connection between poor oral health and cancer. The connection is due to inadequate brushing and flossing which allows infectious bacteria to build up in the mouth. This prompts an inflammatory response from […] Read more
A member of the Brassica or cabbage family, Kale is a popular vegetable that is nutrient dense. Five reasons to add Kale to your diet include: Kale contains powerful antioxidants including flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol, and polyphenols. These help to counteract oxidative damage created by free radicals in the body. It’s a great source of […] Read more
The chewing surfaces of your back teeth are vulnerable to cavities, due to intricate fissures that are tricky to keep clean. While normal fillings are ideal for mending small or medium sized cavities, they are not strong enough for larger areas of decay. When you have a larger cavity in a back tooth, we will […] Read more
As a caring and compassionate dental practice, we always go out of our way to help anyone who is anxious or scared of seeing a dentist and we can offer a comprehensive choice of the safest and most sophisticated sedation techniques. When we designed our practice, we ensured our sedation equipment was built into our […] Read more
New Age Dental is equipped with an advanced diode laser capable of treating soft tissues. Laser dentistry provides a more comfortable patient experience and treatments can be more effective. We may use laser dentistry as a standalone treatment or in combination with other procedures. It can be particularly useful when treating infected gums, a condition […] Read more
When you have dental implants, we will give you lots of practical information and advice on how to care for them. To recap, you must brush your teeth at least twice a day, taking care to thoroughly clean all sides of your implant and you must floss at least once-a-day. A single dental implant can […] Read more
Most of us take saliva for granted but it plays an important role in keeping the mouth fresh, clean and comfortable. Dry mouth, a condition called xerostomia is caused by insufficient saliva which can be due to a variety of reasons, including medical conditions and medications. Whatever the cause, New Age Dental is here to […] Read more
