Linda (not her real name), came to see me for a routine check-up a few weeks ago. She was concerned about the damage her diet was doing to her teeth. She felt like they were wearing away. Linda revealed her love of eating citrus fruits as part of a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle. Lots of people are fully aware of the damage that sugar can do to your teeth but less aware of the damage acid can cause. Acid can come from the food we eat or sometimes from medical conditions s

Gino (not his real name) came to see me in one of my practices last month. He had chipped a front tooth and wanted some more confidence with his smile. Although the chip was small, I felt it was worth doing. A few years ago, I actually chipped one of my front teeth (eating a steak, would you believe!). You wouldn't notice it now because it has been repaired by an incredible friend of mine. Nevertheless, I remember quite how upset I was at the time. It took a week before I co