Dental Blog

The New Year has come and so have the New Year’s resolutions. In a UK survey taken in January 2017, it was found that 38% of people had ‘exercise more’...

Well, 2017 is officially in the past and we are powering through the beginning of 2018. As you will no doubt have a list of resolutions for the year ahead,...

At Somerset Dental Care, we like to ensure that every patient has access to the very best equipment and procedures in order to ensure they are getting the best dental...

When anyone says the word ‘dentist’ or ‘dentistry’ it’s quite easy to picture a human, male or female, leaning over you with teeth cleaning equipment, or someone laying on a...

One of the many questions we get asked is "Why are my gums sore?". So we asked Dr. Shakti Gounden for his thoughts on the matter. Find out more.

When it comes to maintaining good oral hygiene, there are many steps and processes you can use to do so; flossing, mouthwash, specialised diet, etc. However, one of the most...

When it comes to trying to eat healthy, most people will do their best to avoid carbs and noticeable sugars, which is a good thing. Most of the time this...

You might have noticed some new faces at Somerset Dental Care during your recent visit. Over the coming months we’ll endeavour to introduce you to the new members of the...

As a kid, fillings always seemed to be the concern of those older than us, not something we thought we would ever have to worry about. Every so often you...

With Halloween fast approaching you would think we might warn you about the dangers of too many lollies, and the effects the sugar will have on your teeth and gums....