Despite the best of intentions many New Year’s Resolutions have already come unstuck. One that we’d really urge you to keep is to eat less sugar. Sugary snacks and drinks can damage your health and your teeth, here’s our top five alternatives: Real fruit juice is one of your five a day, but it’s packed […]

We had another fantastic kids day at our Kenilworth practice this weekend. We try hard every day to make sure a trip to see us is as relaxing as possible for our young patients. But Kids Days are a brilliant opportunity to have some real fun. We played knock the fizzy drinks out of your […]

We know that some of our patients like to budget and pay a set monthly amount for their dental care. We also know that patients who attend regularly and commit to their dental health are likely to need fewer treatments in future. To help with this Pennington Dental is a Denplan Excel accredited provider having […]

Hygienists are registered dental care professionals who play a vital role, alongside dentists, to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy. It is important to see the hygienist as well as the dentist to prevent and minimise damage to your teeth and gums.   Here are seven good reasons to see a hygienist: For a […]

You do it twice a day (don’t you?!) but do you really think about how to clean your teeth properly? Following the recent news about the increase in children having to have some or even all of their teeth removed, we thought it was a good time to go over how to clean your teeth […]

We often get asked this question: when should you brush your teeth?  People always wonder if it’s before or after eating. The reason we get confused is because the answer is ‘it depends’. Traditionally we were taught to brush our teeth after we had eaten, and this is still correct, especially after sugary foods. However […]

It was back to school for Dr Fuz Jamall recently when he took part in a Careers Day at Kineton High School. He took seven groups of Year Nine students through workshop discussions. They asked interesting and searching questions about life as a dentist but the funniest question he got asked was: “Do you ever […]

Pennington Bear was on hand to welcome 15 local youngsters with their Beaver pack; they had some great questions including: When should you brush your teeth in the morning? Before or after breakfast? If you lose two teeth on the same day does the tooth fairy pay you double? Why do you paint the teeth […]

If you need an NHS dentist we currently have spaces for adults and children at our Kenilworth practice for those living in Kenilworth and surrounding areas. Dentists don’t have catchment areas in the same way that doctors do, so if our practice is convenient for you, we’re happy to see you. Children don’t pay to […]

Do you have a missing tooth or teeth and you really dislike the space? Have you considered having the space filled but you’re not really sure of the options? Many people have this issue, and they may actually have attempted to resolve it with a denture (false teeth) but it’s not quite how they expected […]

Have you ever considered whitening your teeth? Do you feel they are a bit discoloured and could do with brightening up? Whitening of teeth is a treatment that we can carry out for you at Pennington Dental safely and with minimum discomfort. Many people complain of sensitivity when they have their teeth whitened but we […]

My child has been referred for orthodontic treatment or teeth straightening treatment, but it has not been allowed under NHS funding. Why is this and what does it mean? Since 2006 all patients under 18 years of age who are in need of teeth straightening (orthodontic) treatment are assessed according to IOTN or the Index […]

Have you made some New Year resolutions? Maybe more exercise, better diet, stopping smoking? Maybe you are planning to take better care of your general health and your dental health? A great way to start 2015 and keep your resolutions going would be to consider joining a Denplan Payment Plan with Pennington Dental.   What […]

There are so many different shapes, sizes and styles of toothbrushes on the market, so deciding which one to buy can be difficult.Our key tips below should help you find the right toothbrush for you. Pennington Dental would suggest that a soft bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed […]

We are nearing the end of October and some of our patients have told us they have enrolled on the NHS’ Stoptober campaign. They have pledged to give up smoking for the month of October, because research shows that if you can stop smoking for 28 days you are more likely not to start again. […]