Gums are part of the soft tissue lining of the mouth. Unlike the soft tissue linings of the lips and cheeks, most of the gums are tightly bound to the underlying bone which helps resist the friction of food passing over them.
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5 Reasons To Smile More
Did you know there’s something we can all do that makes us feel instantly better? What’s more it can make others feel better and the best of all it’s free and we don’t have to order it online and wait for it to be delivered!
Dental Care at Christmas
It's December which can only mean one thing, it's The Festive Season. Office Parties, later than usual nights out and the Christmas holidays, all of which can take a toll on your dental health.
Meet Dr Chris Payne
Chris is primarily interested in continuing to provide top class family dentistry to the long standing patients of the Bournville Village Dental Practice.
Which Foods Actually Stain Your Teeth
Like scoring a big promotion or a date with your longtime crush, a luminous, white smile is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Best Foods For Your Teeth
Following on from our Which Foods Actually Stain Your Teeth here's our guide to which foods are good for your teeth,
Sugar-Free Soda And Snacks Are Likely Hurting Your Teeth
Scrapping added sugars from your diet can benefit your health and decrease your risk for obesity, but swapping them for calorie-free, artificially sweetened alternatives might not work
Dentist’s Drill Facing The Axe
The dreaded dentist drill could be consigned to history after scientists found a better way to stop and reverse tooth decay.
What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
Around 12% of us suffer from extreme dental anxiety. In fact, the British Dental Association says that 25% of the...