dental hygiene
Mouth Ulcers and Bleeding Gums. How to treat them.
Although they can be very painful, most mouth ulcers will heal on there own within 7-10 days. Non healing ulcers or oral lesions present for more than 3 weeks should be assessed by a dentist or a doctor. Bleeding gums can often be a sign of gum disease and can often be present with no…
Read MoreBenefits of using an Electric Toothbrush
It is important to us that our patients use the correct toothbrush for them, as it differs from person to person. A study (Cochrane Report 2014 https://bit.ly/2TS4jBG) Found that using an electric oscillating (moving in a circular motion) toothbrush was found to be more efficient at removing plaque, compared to using a manual toothbrush. The…
Read MoreHow To Take Care of your Dentures
You may think having all your teeth taken out, and getting dentures is the end to all your dental woes. But you do still need to have good oral health even if you wear full dentures. Here’s how to take care of your dentures and keep them at their best… Cleaning and Soaking Dentures should be…
Read MoreDiabetes and how it affects your mouth
Diabetes affects the whole body – Gum Disease is the lesser known complication What is Diabetes? It is a metabolic disorder affecting blood sugar levels. This means; The body is unable to produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other foods into energy. It is estimated that 4.05 Million people…
Read MorePregnancy and Your Oral Health
Pregnancy is a truly wonderful thing, but can take it’s toll on a women’s body. During the nine months it can affect all aspects of health, including her oral health. Looking out for the warning signs of possible pregnancy-related conditions is important, as treatment can begin early, nipping any further serious issues in the bud.…
Read MoreDental Hygienist vs Dentist, What’s the difference?
Do you ever wonder why your Dentist refers you to a Dental Hygienist? Well here are the differences to what your Dentist and Hygienist do, and their importance to your Dental Health. Dental Check-Up; The Dentist checks more than you may think, and you might not even notice! What the dentist checks on the outside;…
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Smiling
There are many benefits to smiling, give some of these a try, they may just work!… Relieves Stress The first smile benefit not only helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed but can actually help reduce stress. Believe it or not, smiling can reduce stress even if you don’t feel like…
Read MoreThe Effects Of Poor Dental Hygiene On Your Body
Poor dental health has more of an effect on your general health than you may think! Oral Health is Overall Health Periodontal Disease Bone deterioration around the teeth lead to loosening and eventual tooth loss. In the UK 1 in 17 of all adults have lost all of their teeth. Atherosclerosis High levels of…
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