Welcome to The White Arch Dental Centre

Dental health Keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible and keep visits to the dentist to a minimum.

Gum disease Gum disease is a very common condition where the gums become swollen, sore or infected. It's estimated to affect more than half of all adults in the UK to some degree and most people experience it at least once. It is much less common in children.

Fluoride Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in water in varying amounts, depending on which area of the UK you live in. It's also found in certain foods, including tea and fish.

Teething symptoms and how babies' teeth emerge A baby’s first teeth (known as milk or deciduous teeth) usually develop while the child is growing in the womb. In most babies, these teeth start to emerge through the gums when they are around six months old.

Looking after your baby's teeth As soon as your baby’s teeth start to come through, you can start brushing them. Use a baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste.

Tips for helping a teething baby There are several ways you can help make teething easier for your baby. Every child is different, and you may have to try several different things until you find something that works for your baby.

Tooth decay Tooth decay is a common problem that occurs when acids in your mouth dissolve the outer layers of your teeth

The Tooth Decay Process: How to Reverse It and Avoid a Cavity Information for parents of school-age children on how the tooth decay process starts and how it can be stopped

Take care of your teeth Here's how you and your children can have healthy teeth and keep trips to the dentist to a minimum

Sensitive teeth Having sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that can continue for several hours. It can also be an early warning sign of more serious dental problems.

Seal Out Tooth Decay Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Sealants are put on in dentists' offices, clinics, and sometimes in schools. Getting sealants put on is simple and painless. Sealants are painted on as a liquid and quickly harden to form a shield over the tooth.

PLAQUE:What it is and how to get rid of it This brochure shows how to brush and floss.