Keep your skin looking great this festive season

Keep your skin looking great this festive season
As fun as it is, the over indulgence of the Christmas season often means our skin takes a hit. From festive feasts and the potential for too much alcohol to fewer hours shut eye and more make-up, it’s no surprise that the new year brings spotty faces and sallow skin....

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2017

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2017
Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place every November with the purpose of raising awareness of mouth cancer and making a difference by saving thousands of lives through early detection and prevention. By educating people about mouth cancer and the importance of seeing a dentist on a regular basis, we can...

The perils of poor oral hygiene and gum disease

The perils of poor oral hygiene and gum disease
There's a whole host of risks that come with not keeping on top of your oral health, but did you know that a recent study has linked gum disease, often caused by poor oral hygiene, with several types of cancer? The research showed that inflammation in your mouth can increase...

What your nails can tell you about your health

What your nails can tell you about your health
While most of us don't give our nails a second thought, or just look at them when we've got the nail polish out, they can hold vital clues to our overall wellbeing. From fungal nail infections and injury, to heart problems and skin cancer, the health of your nails shouldn't...

Study links gum disease to Alzheimer's disease

Study links gum disease to Alzheimer's disease
As September 2017 is World Alzheimer's month we’re taking the opportunity to look at a potential link between this debilitating and highly politicised condition and gum disease, an oral health issue that we encounter on a daily basis. A recent study has suggested that gum disease raises the risk of...

Dental Health Tips for the Under-Fives

Dental Health Tips for the Under-Fives
Tooth decay in young children is largely preventable and yet it is increasingly becoming a problem. As dentists, we see more and more cases of under-fives with poor oral health regimes and this is very worrying when you consider that getting into good habits as a child will set you...

Introducing a breakthrough in tooth whitening

Introducing a breakthrough in tooth whitening
At Riverside Dental Spa we always strive to provide innovative new products for our clients, so we’re delighted to introduce a groundbreaking new tooth whitening service. Highlighted as the biggest breakthrough in tooth whitening in the past 15 years, the Enlighten system is capable of achieving VITA Shade B1, the...