Dental Hygiene

perfect smile after expert treatment and guidance from Harwood Dental Care

How Can I Get A Perfect Smile Over The Holidays?

Common dental issues and how they can affect your smile As the holiday season approaches, many of us are eager to put our best foot forward and present a radiant, perfect smile. However,…

5 Best Oral Hygiene Practices For Home

As a leading dental practice in Bolton, we know that maintaining proper oral hygiene at home is crucial for the health of your teeth and gums. Whether it’s for yourself, your family or…

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How to floss with braces

Braces can be challenging and take a lot of getting used to. Depending on the type of orthodontic treatment you choose, you may have to limit your diet or switch up your dental…

What Happens If You Don’t Brush Your Teeth?

It’s a question we’d all love to know the answer to – even if we’re a bit shy to ask! In this post, our dentists here in Harwood, Bolton talk through the consequences…

The Dos and Dont’s of Oral Hygiene

Whilst we’re extremely proud to be able to offer a wide range of treatments from our practice in Harwood, it’s also important that you know how to take care of your oral health…

How Can I Stop Bleeding Gums?

Bleeding gums are more common than you might think – simple mistakes such as brushing too hard or not brushing and flossing regularly enough can cause them. But just because they’re common doesn’t…

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Your Guide to Healthy Gums

We all know about the dreaded gum disease – nobody likes or wants to have it. if you do have some form of gum disease whether it’s mild or severe, you’re not alone…

Do I need a dentist, or dental hygienist?

You’ve got a potential problem with your dental health, but you don’t know who to turn to. Who would be better suited for your appointment, a dentist or a dental hygienist? If only…

Why you should make regular visits to your dental hygienist

Studies have shown that 90% of the UK population has gum disease in some form or another. Could you also be suffering and what does this mean for your oral and general health? Gum disease is…

Why children’s dental care is so important

2% of 3 years olds are believed to be affected by tooth decay and it’s rarely visible on just one tooth. On average the decay was found on 3 teeth in each affected…

What are the different causes of bad breath?

Ever noticed that your breath might be a little on the smelly side? We’re not just talking in the morning, either, but just in day-to-day life? About 1 in 4 people in the…

Dental hygiene tips for the Christmas holidays

Everyone is just super excited for Christmas, right? If you’re counting down the days until you finish work, get to put your feet up, or host your annual Christmas party, then you’ve probably…

Gingivitis is a term you’ve probably heard, but you’re unsure of what it actually constitutes. However, we guarantee you already know what it is, you just don’t realise because it’s hiding behind its…