Your dog relies on you to notice when something feels wrong, and the mouth is one of the easiest places to spot early signs of illness. Dental and gum disease can develop quietly, long before your dog

A dazzling smile is such a tonic, whether you’re the one doing the smiling or witnessing it. With the power to break down barriers, encouraging connection and putting people at ease, our smiles are fa

Still cleaning your teeth when you get up despite not leaving the house? Trying not to nap in an uncomfortable position on the sofa while watching TV? These little things add up when it comes to takin

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Who hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution – or several? And who hasn’t let at least one resolution slip, often within days? Realistically, New Year is probably the worst time to make changes that will b

Starting to think about your health and wellbeing when it comes to the new year? Resolutions don’t have to be huge to make an impact… As a GP, there are some things I hope people can commit to doing t