Water Flossing Tips

If string floss hurts your gums or makes them bleed, you are not alone. In my clinic, this is one of the most common complaints I hear. Many people have been told that “a bit of bleeding is normal” when you floss. But in most cases, that is not true. Persistent bleeding is a sign that something in the mouth or body is not happy. In this post I will answer this question from my own clinical experience of over 40 years in dentistry and holistic oral health. I will walk through:

People often ask me this in a very simple way:“What is the best water flosser in the UK?” Here’s the honest answer.There is no single “best” device for everyone. Mouths are different. Gums are different. Healing needs are different. After over 40 years in dentistry and holistic oral health, I no longer judge a water flosser by brand name or online ranking. I judge it by what it does to living tissue over time. How the gums respond. How inflammation changes. How easy it is for

Ozone began as a scientific discovery in Tesla’s lab a spark of energy meant to purify the air. Today, that same element is helping dentists in the UK rethink oral care. From sterilising bacteria to supporting natural healing, ozone bridges science and wellness. It’s where modern dentistry meets holistic balance right here in Surrey. Why Ozone Matters Now? In the UK, getting dental care isn’t easy. NHS appointments are harder to book, and people in Surrey especially around

Have you ever asked yourself, How long does it take for a water flosser to remove plaque? Maybe you’ve noticed your gums bleeding a little after brushing. Or you’ve run your tongue across your teeth at night and felt that rough, fuzzy film. That’s plaque and it’s sneakier than you think. Plaque begins forming just hours after you eat , and if you don’t get rid of it, it hardens into tartar. Once tartar forms, no amount of brushing or flossing will help only your dentist can

When was the last time you really paused to think about your smile? Not just a quick glance in the mirror before heading out, but truly noticing how your mouth feels, how your breath smells, or how confidently you laugh in front of others. For many of us in the UK, brushing our teeth is something we do almost unconsciously rushing through it in the morning while thinking about the day ahead, or giving it a tired half-effort before bed. But here’s the truth: oral hygiene is

If you’ve tried string floss and it hurt, made your gums bleed, or just felt impossible to keep up with, you are not alone. I see this every week in practice. And for more than 20 years now, I’ve been recommending water-based interdental cleaning as a gentler, more realistic daily option for many people. This guide is written for real people. Not perfect patients. It’s based on what works in real mouths over time. It’s especially useful if you: Have sensitive or bleeding gum