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Most people know that smoking is bad for your health, causing deadly diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease and stroke etc. While these health risks grab all the headlines, many people still don’t know the serious effects smoking has on your oral health.

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that having a healthy mouth is not only good for your oral health but your overall health too. However, improving your smile can have a knock-on effect on many aspects of your life, not just health! Feeling confident when smiling can mean better luck in your career, finally having the confidence to go on that date and generally having a more positive mind-set in your every-day life.

The night tube is here and although for some of us, this can mean getting home easily after a night out, for others it also robs us of the ‘sorry I have to catch the last train’, excuse out of after work drinks in Shoreditch. Oh well, the days of the night bus and blabbering on about your ex to your Uber driver are over, which means that your weekends will consist of many more nights out!

We have some exciting CGDP news for you today! For the third year in a row, the Savoy Hotel have invited us to their annual Employee Wellness Day, where 500 of their employees attend a health & wellness day. We will be there to promote having a healthy oral hygiene and to answer any questions the Savoy employees may have about their pearly whites. A great event full of beautifully set up stands and some wonderful advice given by all exhibitors. We’re looking forward to giving out the best dental advice, to the hardworking Savoy employees.

With the Euro, Wimbledon & Olympics coming up later this summer, everyone seems to be getting into the sporty spirit and playing football or tennis this summer. Although it’s great for your body & health to be outdoors and active, it’s also important to remember to look after your teeth. You may have won your the tennis tournament, but the last thing you want to come away with this summer is a knocked out tooth!

There’s a drink for every occasion, time of day – whether it be a morning cup of tea or coffee, a high-energy workout drink, or a glass of wine on a Friday night – the choices of beverage are endless. It important to know how the drinks you chose throughout the day affects your teeth:

Taking the kids to see the dentist is essential in ensuring that their teeth are in good shape; however from a child’s point of view, this experience can be a scary event. Lying on a chair in an unfamiliar environment, with a stranger poking unusual metal objects in his/her mouth. To help ease your child’s future trips to come and see us, follow these 4 steps so that they will be comfortable and more relaxed.

Other than people who have regular dental issues, many people tend to skip the 6-month check up, as they may think that their oral health is fine, due to not feeling any pain. However, it’s vital that you do keep up with these check ups for your overall well-being & here are 4 reasons why: