Brushing techniques: just in case you forgot

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...


Are store bought juices and smoothies good for your teeth?

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...


Say hi to Danielle

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...


FILLING YOU IN ON FILLINGS

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...


FAVOUR YOUR FANGS THIS HALLOWEEN

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....


Meet our new Dentist Dr Shakti Gounden


AND THE WINNER IS…

The team at Somerset Dental Care were super excited by the responses to our Somerset Selfie Competition. There were a variety of entries which were judged on their individual merits...


A HISTORY OF SMILES IN PHOTOGRAPHY

We live in an era where taking a picture is as natural as breathing, and photography is more accessible than ever with cameras attached to almost every mobile device. The...


THE ‘FUNNY’ SIDE EFFECTS OF LAUGHING GAS

Laughing Gas, or nitrous oxide for the science buffs, wasn’t invented so much as discovered in 1799 by chemist and inventor Humphry Davy. And when we say “discovered”, it’s more...


Believe it or not, Botox has a place in dentistry!

Until now, dentists have been using Botox purely for therapeutic purposes, mainly to treat jaw pain and facial pain, but now dentists are refining their skills to combine dental procedures...