Children smile up to 400 times a day – and their smiles are powerful! A study called the Smile Back Project by the University of Cambridge revealed that adults smile 13 per cent more frequently when with children than when in the presence of adults or being alone. It also shows how the condition of… Continue reading »
An Update on Sugar from the team at Manor Dental Health “Sugar makes up between 12-15% of our energy instead of the recommended 5%” and for some individuals the figure is even higher. It is recommended that 50% of our energy comes from carbs and the rest from fat 35% and protein 15% Of the carbs,… Continue reading »
SO YOU’VE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease. The inflammation in your gums is one of the body’s natural defence mechanisms in response to a build-up of plaque (now referred to as a biofilm) bacteria on the teeth. In some patients, this natural inflammatory process is too severe… Continue reading »