Over the past ten years the number of people who have been diagnosed with mouth cancer has increased by a third. More than 2,000 people now lose their lives to mouth cancer every year, which is more than are killed on the UK’s roads. Mouth...
When you consider the effects, smoking has on your health, the first things that come to mind are the risks of lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. But few people are aware of the link between smoking and your oral health. Smoking can lead to...
It is believed that around 40% of normally healthy people suffer from chronic headaches. Early civilisations relied on magic potions and spells to cure headaches. In severe cases, holes were even drilled in people’s skulls to remove the evil demon thought to be trapped inside...
It is that time of year again, weddings and special events pepper our diaries. Here at The Essex Smile Centre we want to ensure you are always photo ready, so why not consider a course of teeth whitening to rejuvenate the colour of your smile. Teeth...
Here at The Essex Smile Centre, it is our priority to provide the best care possible and we pride ourselves on being Denplan Excel certified, which demonstrates our excellence in quality assurance, patient care and communication. We believe that preventative dentistry is the key to...
Considering anti-wrinkle injections? Here at The Essex Smile Centre we have put together everything you need to know before you undergo treatment. Anti-wrinkle injections are a prescription medicine that are used to improve the look of moderate to severe dynamic wrinkles and lines on a temporary...
With the sun finally starting to peep out through the clouds, summer is definitely coming, but did you know that some of your summer favourites could cause damage to your teeth. During the summer months, it is quite likely that you may increase your consumption of...
Top tips for teaching your children good dental habits Teaching your children good dental habits from a young age is an investment in their health that will last a lifetime. Here at The Essex Smile Centre we have 5 top tips to ensure that you help to...
Snoring occurs when during sleep the lower jaw and tongue can fall back, reducing the size of the airway in the throat. The narrowed airway means that the lungs need to draw air in at a higher velocity in order to ensure you still receive...
With the bulbs starting to peak through and the weather slightly warmer, you can really start to feel that spring is just around the corner. Spring is the perfect time to clear out the old and bring in the new. The same principle can be applied...
