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OHI – Half term!

Our oral health sessions have started once again.. Charles & his nurses will  be hoping to teach children the importance of good oral hygiene by making it a relaxed child friendly dental visit. Each child gets a lucky dip from our prize box & a lovely goody bag which includes a brushing diary, dentist passport and of course stickers all to take home!! The...

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Whats going on in Truro?

So Lemon Quay is always a hotspot for new and exciting things. We always stumble upon something when leaving the practice for lunch or just popping into town at the weekend and it seems we will not be disappointed this weekend… The UK’s favourite singing show X Factor will be visiting Cornwall on Sunday 17th May!! X Factor applicants will be able...

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Pregnancy & Dentistry: What to know

During pregnancy, your teeth and gums can sometimes become quite sensitive & sometimes even bleed. This is because the hormonal changes to your body during pregnancy can make your teeth/gums more susceptible to plaque which in turn leads to inflammation. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy is very important and if you carry on your regular tooth brushing for...

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TMJ, Jaw problems..

  Jaw ache? This kind of disorder can be referred to as TMJ syndrome, TMJ dysfunction or temporomandibular disorders (TMD)  a problem affecting the ‘chewing’ muscles and the joints between the lower jaw and the base of the skull. What is the temporomandibular joint? The temporomandibular joint is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull, which is in front of...

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