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Tips to care for your teeth during covid-19

At Marquess Dental we have been working really hard to ensure that we are ready for you when you come to visit the practice. We have put together a guide with the current updates including what to expect before and during your visit. If you wish to read the update you can HERE

If you are not able to visit the practice it is important that you are doing everything you can to take care of your oral health at home. We have put together some top tips to help you do this.

Your toothbrush:

It is important that you do not share your toothbrush with anyone in your house hold. Sharing a toothbrush can be an easy way of spreading a virus, try to keep them separate from each other.

Flossing:

There are certain areas of the mouth that your toothbrush just can’t reach. Using dental floss, or interdental brushes if you find flossing tricky, is really important. Flossing helps to remove small bits of food and plaque from between the teeth and prevent decay.

Avoid sugary treats:

Balance is key, if you enjoy a sugary treat try to allow time for your teeth to recover once it has had the treat. When your mouth has a sugary treat it has to work hard to balance out the pH level in your mouth to stop acids building up, if you regularly snack on sugary items it doesn’t give your mouth time to recover.

Drink plenty of water:

Drinking water frequently throughout the day can help to wash away food residue and acid left on your teeth from your meals, drinks or snacks.

Change your toothbrush regularly and go electric:

It is important to change your toothbrush regularly, around every 3 months. This can help ensure you are brushing your teeth effectively as some toothbrushes can wear down over time. Electric toothbrushes can be a great way to achieve a super clean mouth, and there are many on the market to choose from.

Your teeth and your diet

We all hear lots of advice on diets in terms of keeping our bodies in good shape, but we can often forget to consider how the foods we eat affect the health of our mouth. We have put together 5 top foods and drinks that can help your mouth stay happy and healthy.

Nuts:

Nuts are a great source of calcium and phosphorus which is used to make the all important enamel on your teeth. Nuts can make a great healthy snack, but try to avoid those with added sugar glazing which can build up in your mouth and lead to tooth decay.

Milk and cheese:

Milk and cheese are both healthy options for your teeth as they can help to combat the acids in your mouth. Their high levels of calcium directly benefit your teeth and bones. Cheese bites and cheese strings are a good option to look after children’s teeth in a packed lunch box.

Fruit juices:

Good quality fruit juices are high in vitamins, orange juice for example has high levels of vitamin C which promotes healthy gums. Whilst they can provide much needed vitamins, it is important to remember that juices often have high acidity levels. Try to avoid sipping on juices throughout the day to give your mouth chance to recover from these acids. A straw can also help to minimise acid contact with the teeth.

Yogurts:

In a similar way to milk and cheese, yogurts also have good amounts of calcium that promote healthy teeth. Yogurt can also help to balance the acid levels in your mouth, and some studies have even shown it can fight bad breath! Remember to avoid the ones with added sugar and fruit compotes.

Green Tea:

Green tea is packed full of antioxidants and studies have shown that this can work to protect your teeth from gum disease. Be mindful that many herbal teas can be high in sugar levels, making green tea a better option. Do be mindful that green tea can stain your teeth so make sure you don’t indulge too often!


The great news is that there are many foods which can have a positive affect on your dental health. You can still treat yourself with the foods you fancy as well, but try to have foods high in sugar or acidic foods around meal times rather than throughout the day.

If you have questions about your dental health remember you can contact the friendly team on: 01248 787878

Gum disease – what are the symptoms and how can I prevent it?

What is gum disease?

(Also known as periodontal disease)

At Marquess we are here to help you look after your teeth and have a healthy smile, part of this is ensuring you have healthy gums so we have put together some key facts to help you look after them and highlight any symptoms to look out for…

There are different stages of gum disease. Gingivitis is a milder form of gum disease, and at its earlier stages your gums become swollen, red and inflamed from a build-up of bacteria. This can happen from not properly brushing your teeth, or if you are not flossing correctly. It can result in bleeding when brushing your teeth and sensitive gums.

Periodontitis is a more serious level of gum disease, this can form if a patient does not treat the initial gingivitis. Periodontitis affects your gums and also the structural support of your teeth and if this is not treated it can even affect your jaw bone. Toxins or poisons produced by the bacteria in plaque start to break down the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place. You can even begin to lose teeth, by either them falling out or having to be taken out if this is not treated in time.

If you have any of these concerns, contact your dentist who will be happy to help.


Links to other health conditions

There has been research into the connection between periodontal disease and diabetes. Research has shown that it may be harder to control your blood sugar levels if you have diabetes’s and periodontitis. Additionally, it has been found that if you already have diabetes you are more at risk of getting periodontal disease than someone without diabetes and it is also more likely to develop much quicker for these individuals.

Fortunately, if your diabetes and blood sugar levels are controlled you are no more at risk than any other individual of getting periodontal disease.


How do I prevent gum disease?

It is really important to take care of your teeth to prevent getting gum disease, here are some handy tips to make sure you have a healthy smile.

  1. Make sure to have regular visits to your dentist or oral hygienist who will check and clean your teeth and gums, rectifying any potential problems and give you advice on any concerns you may have
  2. Make sure to brush your teeth and tongue regularly, twice a day for about two minutes with a soft toothbrush, ideally use an electric toothbrush
  3. Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride to help protect your teeth from decay
  4. Use floss or interdental brushes to remove food between your teeth
  5. Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol
  6. Eat a healthy balanced diet

If you have any concerns with your teeth please get in touch with our lovely friendly team at Marquess Dental and book an appointment. Our practice is open every week day, closing only slightly earlier on Fridays. Emergency Dentist, out-of-hours treatment, however, is available if you call a separate number. For further information on our opening hours and emergency procedure, please visit the Our Hours + Emergency Care Page.

Top 7 tips for looking after your teeth

At Marquess we believe that a preventative approach to oral hygiene is the best option. We have put together a few tips for you to make sure you are doing your best to keep your smile healthy.

1. Clean between your teeth

Brushing your teeth is essential, but there are certain areas of the mouth that your toothbrush just can’t reach. This is why using dental floss, or interdental brushes if you find flossing tricky, is really important. Flossing helps to remove small bits of food and plaque from between the teeth and prevent decay. Why not ask one of our hygienists for some tips next time you are in.

2. Don’t forget the gums

When you are brushing your teeth, make sure you pay particular attention to your gum-line too. You should angle the bristles into the area your teeth meet your gums. Make sure you replace your toothbrush every couple of months, or more often if you notice a lot of wear so that it can do its job effectively.

3. Cut back on the sugar

Controlling the sugar in your diet is a great way to improve oral health. A key way to do this is to control how often you intake sugar, rather than focus on the amount of sugar you have. After eating sugar your mouth has to work hard to balance out the pH level in your mouth to stop acids building up, if you regularly snack on sugary items it doesn’t give your mouth time to recover. You could try limiting your sugar intake to just mealtimes for example, to keep your mouth healthy.

4. Minimise alcohol consumption

In a similar way to sugar, acids in some alcohols can upset the pH levels in your mouth and cause tooth erosion. This wears away enamel and damages the teeth. Many alcoholic drinks are also served with a sugary topper such as fruit juice or fizzy drinks which can add to the problem. Consider which drinks you choose and opt for something with low sugar to protect your smile.

5. Chew gum between meals

Chewing a sugar free gum after snacks can help to neutralise the acids that have built up in your mouth by encouraging the production of saliva. It is important that you still brush and floss your teeth regularly but chewing gum can be a great option for during the day when you might not have a toothbrush handy!

6. Use a mouthwash

Having a good oral hygiene routine is key to a healthy mouth, and many choose to use mouthwash as part of their routine. Fluoride mouthwashes can help to prevent tooth decay, and some also have antibacterial properties which can help reduce plaque and prevent gum disease. Always read the label and be sure to ask check with your dentist if you have any questions.

7. Go electric

Electric toothbrushes can be a great way to achieve a super clean mouth, and there are many on the market to choose from. Remember that the oscillating head does the work, so you don’t need to move the toothbrush in the same way as a manual one. You can look online and most of the big brands offer tutorials for you to follow. Tip: children often find it tricky to use an electric toothbrush effectively, so make sure they learn with a manual one first.

Remember: your adult teeth have to last you a lifetime, so every small change you make to your oral health can make a noticeable improvement in the long run. To find out more or book an appointment, contact the friendly Marquess team today who will be happy to help.

5 tips to combat bad breath

You are not alone if you suffer from bad breath, also known as halitosis, it is a 
common problem that can affect all ages. At Marquess, we are here to help,
and have put together 5 tips to help you combat bad breath.

First, let us consider what might be causing your bad breath.

Causes of bad breath:

  • One cause can be the build-up of bacteria from food around your mouth
    due to poor oral hygiene
  • Gum disease can also be a key factor in causing bad breath
  • Smoking has several negative effects on your oral health, one of these is
    bad breath
  • Eating strong smelling foods can also contribute to this condition
  • Unfortunately, some medicines you may have to take can be a factor too
  • Dry mouth can cause bad breath, which can be from dehydration,
    problems with salivary glands, or other health conditions
  • Gastro intestinal problems such as an H. pylori infection or gastro-
    oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) can also lead to bad breath.

5 tips to combat bad breath:

1.  Usually the most effective way to combat bad breath is improving your
dental hygiene. Ensure that you brush your teeth and gums twice a day
for around 2 minutes.

2.  If you suffer from dry mouth, keeping hydrated is the first step, chewing
sugar free gum and using a fluoride toothpaste can also help.

3.  Reduce your intake of strong smelling foods such as garlic, coffee and
spicy foods. Cutting down on sugary food and drink will also help to
reduce bacteria in the mouth.

4.  It is important to visit your hygienist regularly as they can clean your
mouth and offer advice. Using dental floss helps to remove bits of food
that brushing doesn’t always reach and reduces the build-up of bacteria.
Try interdental brushes if you find flossing tricky.

5.  If you smoke, reducing the amount you smoke or stopping altogether
will help.

If you do have bad breath, it is important to contact your dentist, at Marquess
we can examine your teeth and offer tailored advice on how to resolve this
embarrassing issue so you can have a happy, healthy smile.

What to expect at your new patient consultation at Marquess

You can book your first appointment on our website or by calling the practice.

Upon arrival, our friendly reception team will welcome you to the practice and check you in on the system. You will be given a tablet device to complete your personal details and medical history – these state of the art devices then upload this information directly into our record system for your dentist to see instantly. And don’t worry, where possible, we will have team members happy to assist if you have any queries.

It’s helpful if you can arrive around 10 minutes early for your appointment to complete these details so that you can have the maximum time with the dentist. Also, if you have a list of medications, please remember to bring that with you too.

Once completed, you’ll be asked to take a seat in the waiting room and a team member will personally collect you when it is time for your appointment.

During your consultation your dentist will ask how things are with your teeth and establish any pressing concnerns or issues.  You will receive a full oral health check which includes a tooth check, assessment of the external soft tissues, internal soft tissues, jaw joints and any X-Rays required.

Once the dentist has gathered all this information, they have a good understading of the condition of your teeth and gums. They will discuss your current situation with you and give advice on any treatment needed, including discussion of all options will be discussed with you. A printed treatment plan given to you, with cost estimates for the treatment detailed, and our reception team will book any further appointments that you wish to book.

If you have any questions please contact our lovely team by calling 01248 787878

Marquess – your local dental practice in Anglesey

Based in Anglesey, Marquess Dental has provided the highest possible standard of treatment and service to our patients for a number of years.

We pride ourselves in looking after Anglesey and the surrounding areas’ dental health. Being just a short drive from the North Wales expressway, we can easily be accessed from a number of areas.

We offer a wide variety of services to suit the needs of every patient and the team at Marquess Dental are able to fulfil a wide range of dental requirements that our patients come to us with. You can visit the practice for your routine dental care and hygiene appointments. We offer a wide treatments range of treatments from white ‘composite’ fillings, to the placement of dental implants to fill gaps, and cosmetic dentistry to improve your smile, including various methods for teeth straightening and safe effective teeth whitening.

We also offer cost effective dental plans for those who wish to become members of our practice.

We are committed to offering the most modern and reliable treatments using state of the art digital technology. Marquess Dental holds the honourable distinction of having been the very first dental practice in North Wales to be qualified to offer the Six Month Smiles treatment. This innovative teeth-straightening measure has since become very popular. We offer aligner systems such as Invisalign and Six Month Smiles teeth straightening solutions to give you a happy, healthy smile.

We know that it is vital that patients feel at ease at our practice, and this is why we ensure that we provide and maintain an environment that is peaceful and enjoyable to spend time in. Our contemporary practice offers a comfortable waiting area, a luxurious treatment room, as well as a ‘gold standard’ area for instrument sterilisation.

Our practice is open every week day, closing only slightly earlier on Fridays. Emergency Dentist, out-of-hours treatment, however, is available if you call a separate number. For further information on our opening hours and emergency procedure, please visit the Our Hours + Emergency Care Page.

We hope to see you soon. Why not arrange your appointment today?

Making your teeth last a lifetime

As we grow older we need to look after our general health, and one area that can be key to  helping us look and feel youthful is a happy, healthy smile.

As we age, our teeth and gums become more vulnerable to problems, and it is particularly important to focus on having a good oral hygiene routine. We have looked at three common issues you may experience as you get older, and how you might be able to prevent them.

Gum recession

A certain level of gum recession is natural and can be expected over the years. The key issue is that it makes us more susceptible to cavities along the root structure of the tooth where enamel doesn’t exist. This can lead to more plaque retention and potential issues with gum problems and tooth decay. To prevent this, it is particularly important to regularly floss, brush and rinse, and of course visit your dentist. The saying ‘long in the tooth’ has come from this teeth ageing factor.

Dry Mouth

As we get older our saliva production tends to decrease, causing a dry mouth. Salvias role in the mouth is to help wash food away and reduce the amount of decay causing bacteria by restoring the natural pH level in your mouth. Reducing the amount of drying drinks such as tea and coffee can help to decrease this risk, however there are many medications which you may have to take, that can contribute to the condition. If you are worried contact your dentist to find out more.

Brittle Teeth

Another factor of aging is that your teeth will naturally become more brittle and can more easily chip or break. A chip or crack in the teeth can expose your teeth to decaying bacteria. Often a crack in brittle teeth can be caused by an accident or by biting hard food. Being aware that your teeth are more vulnerable can help you to watch what you are eating and avoid foods that may be harmful to the teeth.


There are many links between oral health and general health, particularly heart health and gum health so it is important to have a good oral hygiene regime, and, as we get older we must ensure we spend sufficient time ensuring we implement it.

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Why choose us?

  1. 1 Over 10 years experience boasting state-of-the-art technology
  2. 2 Dental Plans from £14.95 per month with access to exclusive discounts
  3. 3 Dental Implants that appear and function like a natural tooth
  4. 4 Most of our team are Welsh speakers, allowing you to speak in your language of choice