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Should I be worried about mouth cancer?

In the UK, more than 7,800 people were diagnosed with mouth cancer last year, says Dursley dentist Richard Whitcombe, the principal dentist at Castle Gate dental Practice in Parsonage Street. The number of people being diagnosed with mouth cancer has grown by around a...

What’s lurking inside your mouth?

As Hallowe’en is just around the corner, the Dursley dentists at Castle Gate Dental Practice thought they’d enter into the spirit of the season by concentrating on the less pleasant dental problems of bleeding gums, bad breath and gum disease. Gruesome ghastlies These...

Congratulations on 20 years of dedication Emma

Dursley dentist Emma Hewitt joined Castle Gate Dental Practice as a newly qualified dentist in 1998.  She liked you all so much that 20 years later she is still here providing great quality dental care to our patients. Congratulations Emma for all your hard work and...

Women with diabetes face increased chance of mouth cancer

Women have a 13 per cent higher chance of developing oral cancer if they suffer from diabetes, according to new research highlighted by the Dursley dentists at Castle Gate Dental Practice near Stroud. Overall, women face a 27 per cent increase of developing any form...

Soothing the pain of mouth ulcers

Most of us are painfully aware of mouth ulcers. For those lucky few who have never had one, they are painful sores that can appear on the inside of your cheeks, lips and gums. They look like blisters and are often raised on the outside edge with a dip in the centre....

Average Brit spends almost £200 a year looking after their oral health

British adults are spending £196 a year looking after their smile by purchasing oral health care products, according to the results of a nationwide survey. An investigation by the Oral Health Foundation, looking at the spending power of more than 2,000 people from...

Considering a career in dental nursing?

If you’re considering a career in dental nursing you may wish to meet the trainee dental nurse here at Castle Gate Dental Practice in Dursley. Amy joined our team in November 2017 after gaining a Degree in Nutrition from Plymouth University. Amy said: “Once I...

Dursley dentists shine a spotlight on snacking and decay

Tooth brushing won’t stop decay for children who snack all day, reiterate Richard Whitcombe and Emma Hewitt from Castle Gate Dental Practice following the publication of a new study on pre-school children. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and the...

Tooth whitening – know the facts and stay safe – urges Dursley dentist

Tooth whitening is a safe and effective way to give your smile a boost – but only when carried out by a qualified dental professional, otherwise it’s illegal. The popularity of tooth whitening has made it an attractive venture for illegal providers, says principal...

Dental checks remain hugely important for OAPs, says Dursley dentist

Denture wearers – and even those with no natural teeth left – are being reminded of the importance of attending the dentist regularly. As we get older it can become more difficult to visit the dentist because of ill health, mobility issues, having to rely on lifts...

Bad breath? Kiss goodbye to a second date says dental survey

Before seeking out your Valentine this year, make sure your oral health is up to a loveable standard, urge our Dursley dentists. Bad breath has topped the list of reasons putting people off asking for second dates, research has shown. A study by the Oral Health...