Watch what you drink….!!
You may want to reconsider reaching for a soft drink or sugar-laden fruit drink the next time you’re in the mood for a beverage. Other than the high caloric content of such drinks, these drinks can have a profoundly damaging effect on your tooth enamel. The culprits – citric acid and sugar. The average soft […]
Oral Cancer
Did you know that in the UK, oral cancer is more common in men than women? Studies have shown that the risk of developing oral cancer increases with age. In the UK the majority of cases occur in people aged 50 or over. At least three-quarters of oral cancers could be prevented by the elimination […]
What toothpaste to use?
What tooth paste to use? Toothpastes are essentially fluoride based pastes that are used with a tooth brush to clean your teeth. There are various types of toothpaste on the market to deal with various types of situations. Here are some examples: From our experience, for patients that have sensitive teeth, a good choice is to use […]
Bad breath..do I have it?
This is a question we often get asked….and it is our professional responsibility to give an honest reply…if the answer is ‘yes’ , there is plenty of advice and treatment we can offer. The cause of bad breath is most often due to a cavity or cavities or due to gum disease and trapped food […]
Implant Course
Using her ‘day off’ for ongoing education…. Dr. Yasmin George spent Monday 1st February with 400 other ‘like minded’ dentists, and attended a Study Day hosted by the Association of Dental Implantology and held at Savoy Place in London. A panel of experts from around the world were on hand to discuss the latest research and […]
Snap On Smile!
We at The Courtyard Clinic are delighted to be able to offer an exciting and innovative addition to our treatment menu which is proving very popular in the USA! ‘Snap on Smile’ appliances (www.snaponsmile.com) can transform your smile instantly and can be a great option for all sorts of patients….those undergoing complex dental work who want to look […]
My son's dental treatment
This email was sent to us the same morning Harvey (age 5) came to see us…he rang his Dad after his appointment with us here at The Courtyard Clinic…since then Harvey has had another succesful appointment…. I would just like to say a huge thank you for the time you spent with Harvey this morning. […]
Orthodontic Course
Last weekend Dr. Yasmin George spent time studying with Dr. Derek Mahony…world renowned leading Orthodontic Specialist. Dr. George was involved in facilitating the learning for 50 dentists over 5 days in London, as well as herself benefitting from updating her knowledge. Dr Mahony not only owns the most successful orthodontic practice in Australia, but is […]
Mike Wise Course
Today Dr. George is attending an update postgraduate course with Dr. Mike Wise in Wimpole Street, London. With other very experienced dentists from all over the UK, she is studying scientific papers and techniques relevant to restoring teeth and providing her patients with the best results possible. Dr. Wise is a leading light in the […]
Gum disease and heart problems
There have been recent articles and research papers to indicate and possible link between gum disease (periodontitis) and heart disease (cardiovascular disease). It has been found that people with periodontal diseases are twice likely to get coronary artery disease as those without any gum disease. Research has shown almost 92% of people who have CVD […]
