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As dentists, we care massively about the health of your teeth and gums, it’s our responsibility to do so. What you may not realise is that we are obsessed with creating happy smiles for our patients for many other reasons. Having healthy-looking teeth and being free from pain and discomfort is sure to encourage a smiling face. The side effects of this smile are accompanied by a whole other level of priceless benefits.
Anyone with any experience with dentures may well be haunted with visions of teeth soaking overnight in a glass on the bedside table, or a slight slip of the mouth resulting in a set of falsies hurtling across the room. Comedic anecdotes such as these were commonplace up until the end of the 20th century since those who had suffered severe tooth loss would most likely have been fitted with false teeth.Fast forward to the 21st century and dentures aren’t as prolific as they once were. Those growing up in the ’70s and ’80s will have clear memories of their grandparents grappling with their out-of-control chompers. By comparison, Millenials and Gen Z are probably oblivious to the existence of removable teeth.
With over 20 dentists in Chiswick and the surrounding area, it’s hard to know who to trust with the health of your teeth. Choosing a dentist that is right for you is not a decision to be taken lightly. Not only do our teeth form a defining part of our facial characteristics, if not treated by experienced clinicians you can find yourself needing lengthy and costly corrections.Dentistry is a broad and complex field with a wide range of specialist branches sitting under one umbrella. Each dentist will have their own area of expertise based on the training and experience they have gained during their career. However as patients, during our lifetime we are likely to need the experience of a range of disciplines as the needs of our oral care change with age.
Without wishing to add further worry or complications to the ever-increasing list of tasks of things to ‘sort out’ post-lockdown, we must mention your oral health. Despite occupying the forefront of our face, our teeth often slip to the back of our minds. Why is it that there is always something more important, fun or urgent to do than ensuring our teeth are healthy?Did you know that Oral Health problems cost the UK economy £105 million each year in sick days! More often than not, it’s only when our once healthy teeth start to cause a problem that we respond in emergency mode. This reactive, rather than proactive approach is much like waiting for your car’s engine to pack up rather than getting it regularly serviced. Of course, a mechanic will get it running again, but it’s going to take longer and cost more.
Despite being a tumultuous year, 2020 gave us some cause for celebration and to remind us that there are always reasons to be grateful.One of our greatest achievements of last year was to be crowned Winner of Best UK Dental Practice 2020 in GHP Magazines’ Oral Health and Dentistry Awards. This was no mean feat considering there are over 12,000 dental practices in the UK. There is stiff competition in the industry with long-established clinics and excellent practitioners operating the length and breadth of the country. We are especially honoured with this title since our family of dental clinics was only really established in 2018. It has taken an immense amount of effort and commitment from all the team across our practices to warrant such an accolade in such a short period of time.So you might be wondering, how did we reach this stage and what does the title of ‘Best UK Dental Practice’ mean to us? Here’s a little insight.
Before you dust the cobwebs off your summer wardrobe and hit the gym to shift a few Corona Kilos, have you thought about how your teeth could benefit from some TLC? Since there is at least a couple of months before there is any dramatic change to our social activity, wouldn’t this be a great time to start on the journey of a Smile Makeover? Wouldn’t you love to make your first foray back onto your social scene, looking and feeling your best? Are your teeth ready to come out from behind the mask?
Us Brits it seems, are more conscious than ever of our health and appearance. A survey conducted by Vitality last year reveals that the average citizen spends £2,500 per year on a combination of gym memberships, supplements and health foods. You can almost double this figure when taking into account purchases of cosmetics, toiletries and beauty products and the investment in regular beauty treatments.A nice facial does the trick when you feel your skin is looking a little lacklustre. A nice relaxing massage is lovely when your back starts to bug you with aches and pains. A trip to the barbers will soon sort out this unruly barnet. How about some gym time to get the heart pumping? We put in a lot of time and money to looking and feeling our best. Can the same be said about our teeth?
If this blog has caught your attention, it is likely that you (or someone you know) has recently fallen pregnant. You are probably in the midst of delight and elation for your new arrival while riding the rollercoaster of fluctuating hormones. There’s so much to do and so much to plan for, to welcome your new bundle of joy while battling the bouts of morning sickness and mood swings.Pregnancy is truly a natural wonder and can offer a full 280 days of surprises before the baby even arrives! You have been well advised on what to expect, while you are expecting. You are pondering the ideas of gender reveals, nursery colour schemes and baby shower get-togethers and are baffled by the bizarre food cravings that overtake your thoughts. Growing a human is a mindblowing, momentous occasion, during which some weird and wonderful revelations occur within our bodies
In an ideal world if you are maintaining a diligent oral cleanliness routine, gum disease is unlikely to cause you any problem. However, if the problem has already started to manifest in symptoms then you may be beyond the point that a magic mouthwash or a new trending toothbrush can help.It’s important to watch out for the early warning signs of gum disease and to take action quick. If left for too long it can evolve into a far more worrying condition which will require much greater professional intervention. This is when we are referring to Advanced Gum Disease.
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