I’ve had this conversation thousands of times. A patient sits back in the chair and says, “But I floss every day.” And I believe them. After forty years in dentistry, I can tell you this with confidence: most people who are warned about plaque pockets are not careless. They’re usually doing exactly what they were told to do. Brushing. Flossing. Turning up for cleanings. So why does the same warning keep coming up? Because plaque pockets are not a surface problem , and floss i

If flossing hurts your gums, this matters. If your gums bleed every time you try to clean between your teeth, it matters even more. Many people start flossing with good intentions. Then it hurts. Then it bleeds. Then they stop. After that comes guilt. And finally, avoidance. That cycle can run for years. The things I notice over the 40 years, based on decades of real clinical and holistic gum care: Pain is not proof that you’re cleaning well. It’s a warning sign. And sensitiv

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

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