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LOOKING AFTER YOUR TEETH WHILE PREGNANTBy Steven Clubb & Dr Keziah John (April 2023)
Pregnancy is an incredible journey that brings joy, anticipation, and significant changes to a woman's body. Amidst the excitement, it's crucial not to overlook your dental health. Pregnancy hormones can make you more susceptible ...
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TOOTHACHE TROUBLE: DO YOU NEED ANTIBIOTICSBy Steven Clubb (March 2023)
If you're experiencing a toothache, you may be wondering whether antibiotics are necessary. For many the first stop when a toothache strikes is the GP for a script for antibiotics, but for many toothaches antibiotics will do very little ...
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ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS THE SOLUTIONS?By Steven Clubb (March 2023)
Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about your missing teeth? Dental implants could be the solution! Not only do they provide a natural-looking and long-lasting replacement for missing teeth, but they also improve oral health and ...
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I WAS WORKING WITH A PATIENT NAMED JOHNBy Steven Clubb (March 2023)
The other day a patient named John came in with a broken tooth. He had broken his tooth on a piece of bread, not one of those fancy hard italian bread rolls that you would expect to break a tooth on - just a regular piece of bread!
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DENTISTRYBy Steven Clubb & Dr Tijana Fisher (February 2023)
The Terminator movies showed us what could happen if (or when) machines took over in the future. It would require the machines or computers to develop artificial intelligence and develop the skills to learn and problem solve ...
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WHY YOU SHOULD NOT SKIP A DENTAL CHECKUPBy Steven Clubb (October 2021)
Not many people look forward to visiting the dentist twice a year for their dental checkups. If you are looking after your teeth by brushing twice a day and flossing some of the time. You do not have any dental pain or know of any problems...
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3 DENTAL TIPS IF YOU HAVE A COLD OR FLUBy Steven Clubb (June 2021)
When you have a cold or flu it is important to take care of your body, and this includes your mouth and teeth. Often when I am feeling unwell the simple act of brushing my teeth can make the difference between staying on the lounge...
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COPING WITH SENSITIVE TEETH WHEN IT IS COLDBy Steven Clubb (June 2021)
Some people experience tooth sensitivity to cold foods and drinks. Now that winter is here, and the air is a bit cooler, this cold air can cause tooth sensitivity and discomfort for many people. This can especially be a problem when ...
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WHY DO DENTISTS TAKE X-RAYS?By Steven Clubb (July 2020)
"Just give me the checkup and the clean, I don't need the x-rays". Some patients question if they need to have dental x-rays - thinking of them as an expensive part of their dental checkup rather than an essential part of having a healthy smile.
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CORONOVIRUS: AM I SAFE AT THE DENTIST?By Steven Clubb (June 2020)
Coronavirus has made us rethink the risks that we take in our everyday activities that can expose us to infections. In dentistry , we have been dealing with the prevention of the spread of infectious disease long before the current crisis.
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THE OTHER SIDE OF DR STEVENBy Steven Clubb (November 2019)
This dental blog is a little different: My name is Coreena and I am Steven's wife and I am taking over this dental blog. Most of you know "Steven the Dentist" but he is not just a dentist, many of you will not know that he is also a keen cyclist.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET A DENTAL CROWN?By Steven Clubb (August 2019)
Most people have heard of a dental crown, but very few understand what actually happens. Years ago dental crowns took 2 or 3 visits to the dentist, the crown itself was made by an external lab which took a couple of weeks and ...
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What does a Dental Crown do?By Dr Steven Clubb (July 2019)
Dental crowns are really common, many people you know will have one without you ever knowing. Dental crowns are used in many circumstances - when a tooth is really damaged and needs support, to giving your tooth a different shape or colour to achieve that "Hollywood smile"
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Reasons why adult teeth don't come throughBy Dr Steven Clubb (June 2019)
It is an exciting time for children when they lose a tooth and get some extra pocket money from the tooth fairy. Usually the permanent (adult) tooth appears and fills the gap, but occasionally there is a delay in the adult tooth arriving and this can cause parents concern, so lets have a look at what is happening...
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Don't have enough money for the dentistry that you need?By Dr Steven Clubb (June 2019)
Sometimes you don't have enough money to pay for dental treatments that you need or even for a checkup and clean.
Payment plans allow you to get the dentistry that you need now and pay it off over time. Lets have a look at one of the options available at Clubb Dental to help your budget. |
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Is your child eligible for FREE dental?By Dr Steven Clubb (May 2019)
The Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) is helping millions of children receive the dentistry they need when their families do not have sufficient money or dental insurance to cover the cost.
If you have not checked already, now is the time to see if your child is eligible for FREE dentistry under the CDBS. |
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Do you still need to go to the dentist if you are seeing an Orthodontist?By Dr Steven Clubb (May 2019)
If you or your child are being treated with braces or clear aligners do you need to also make appointments to see the dentist for a checkup and clean? After all an Orthodonist also has dental training or is it doubling up?
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Have you brushed your teeth properly?By Dr Steven Clubb (April 2019)
Almost all of our patients brush their teeth every day but few manage to remove all the plaque. They don't need to try harder, or brush for longer. They need to find out where the plaque is hiding in their mouth (which bits are they missing).
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Myths and Facts about Root CanalsBy Dr Steven Clubb (March 2019)
Do you cringe when you hear the words "Root Canal"? Many people do cringe when they hear Root Canal as they are often used as an analogy for the worst experience of your life. "I'd rather have a root canal than (insert most hated activity ever)" Find out the truth...
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Have you forgotten the most important piece of sporting equipment?By Dr Steven Clubb (February 2019)
I am always amazed at the number of people I see taking to the sporting field each week, who are not wearing a mouthguard. About 1/3 of all dental injuries that we see could have been prevented by wearing a mouthguard...
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The Secrets to a Whiter Smile.By Dr Steven Clubb (January 2019)
Have you always wanted a whiter smile? Then this article could make the world of difference to you. 74% of adults believe that an unattractive smile can hurt chances of career success. So what can you do to improve your smile? As part of the ageing ...
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