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Read all the latest news and helpful articles from Castle Gate Dental in Dursley. Castle Gate summer 19 email

Excessive computer use linked to poor oral health in teenagers

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Three hours of computer use each day is enough to put teenagers at risk of poor oral health says a new study revealed by the Dursley dentists at Castle Gate Dental Practice. An examination of more than 1,500 18-year-olds showed those who spend more time on computers...

When sharing isn’t caring – it’s time to be selfish with your toothbrush!

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Despite it being bad news for our health, one in four of us are happy to share our toothbrush with others, explain our Dursley dentists Richard Whitcombe and Emma Hewitt from Castle Gate Dental Practice. A new study has found that more than a quarter of the UK...

Do you use your teeth to open bottles, tear clothing tags or bite your nails?

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If so, you are not alone but the advice from our Dursley dentists is to stop! Most of us are putting our oral health at risk by using our teeth as tools for jobs they weren’t intended for. Joint research by the Oral Health Foundation and Philips, and highlighted by...

How happy are you to pose for a photograph?

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As part of National Smile Month, which runs until June 13, the organisers carried out a nationwide poll that found most of us regularly feel self-conscious about the appearance of our teeth. The Oral Health Foundation found that more than half of British adults (51%)...

Protect your mouth AND body

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UK dental health charity the Oral Health Foundation has compiled a list of five top tips to help us take steps towards a healthier and happier mouth. Dursley dentist Richard Whitcombe at Castle Gate Dental Practice on Parsonage Street is helping spread the message to...

Do your teeth work properly?

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If we had bad toothache, we would book an emergency appointment to see our dentist. But if we have lost a back tooth or have a twinge on one side of our mouth, we can often accommodate this by chewing on the other side or choosing different foods. At Castle Gate...

Searching for kind, calm dental care in Gloucestershire?

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Richard Whitcombe and his team at Castle Gate Dental Practice in Dursley combine a modern approach to dentistry with traditional attitudes to patient care. At our practice on Parsonage Street you will experience first class dentistry with a focus on prevention,...

Castle Gate Dental in Dursley reveals its Top Ten Smile Tips

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As dentists, our main aim is for you to feel happy and confident about your smile. Here are Castle Gate Dental’s Top Ten ways to help you enjoy a stunning smile every day. The easiest, most effective – and cheapest – way to keep your teeth and gums looking...

Bad breath? Kiss goodbye to a second date says dental survey

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Before seeking out your Valentine this year, make sure your oral health is up to a loveable standard, urge our Dursley dentists. Bad breath has topped the list of reasons putting people off asking for second dates, research has shown. A study by the Oral Health...

It’s time to fit your own oxygen mask first

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In a mid-air emergency, we are always told to fit our own oxygen mask first, says Richard Whitcombe from Castle Gate Dental Practice in Dursley. This is to ensure we are able to help our loved ones in a calm, considerate and efficient manner – whilst being able...

Our Dursley dentists will help you dazzle this Christmas!

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Are you happy with your smile? Dursley dental practice Castle Gate Dental has a range of affordable cosmetic and facial rejuvenation treatments to help your smile dazzle this Christmas. If you have any niggles about your teeth or appearance that you’d like improved...