Valley Dentalcare

Just in case you ever doubted what you’ve been told by your dentist .. here is the British Dental Association showing sugar content in regular, ‘healthy’ and ‘energy’ drinks. Shocking !

Gum disease is a silent yet often painless cause of premature tooth loss. Recent studies link it to other heath issues. Ask us about regular maintenance to help you keep it at bay.

We are often asked why wisdom teeth need to be taken out. They don’t ... unless they are damaging the adjacent tooth! Here it’s too late for the tooth. Ask your dentist about your wisdom teeth and how to clean them well.
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At last ..common sense prevails and health trumps business for our children’s well being !
https://www.theguardian.com/…/ban-sale- energy-drinks-to-chi…

Great video to improve your brushing technique!!

Interesting article in the Daily Telegraph a few years ago showing you what you can drink on these unusually warm days if you want to avoid the sugar, acid and preservatives common in many ‘off the shelf’ drinks! Give it a go...!!
https://www.google.co.uk/…/no-fizzy-dri nks-no-juice-dr…/amp/

CANNABIS & TEETH..... Whether or not you agree with the use of Cannabis, it is important to be informed of the effects it can have on you. So.... Does cannabis give you bad teeth? Many studies show that the use of cannabis (usually smoked with tobacco) results in a dry mouth for a number of hours after use. Saliva normally neutralises the acid produced in the mouth after eating, and with reduction of saliva after smoking Cannabis, there IS a greater risk of tooth decay. Combine this with the hunger some users feel after smoking cannabis (often a craving for sweet foods), and its a seriously damaging combination.

Watch out for these hidden acidic drinks. Reduce the frequency of fruit teas to protect the enamel on your teeth, and drink them immediately after a meal to limit harm!
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Good animation, and although the floss demo is not accurate .. the words describe what needs to be done!

Students.. Special offer especially for you!! Ask for the following at your examination appointment, and rememeber you are eligible to get a HC1 exemption form allowing you free treatment! - FREE whitening strips trial. - Free travel sized toothpaste. - Free travel sized mouthwash whilst stock last.

With the warmer weather don't forget that 'healthy drinks' are often anything but healthy!!

At the Eden Centre!

Now with a FREE Oral B whitening strip trial for new patients following your examination!

DO YOU HAVE GUM DISEASE? Healthy gums should be pink, firm. Your gums should NOT bleed when you touch or brush them. Gum disease isn't always painful and you may not know you have it. Early symptoms can include: •red and swollen gums •bleeding gums after brushing or flossing your teeth ... This stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. Advanced symptoms If left untreated, the tissues and bone that support the teeth can also become affected. This is known as periodontitis, or periodontal disease resulting in: •bad breath (halitosis) •an unpleasant taste in your mouth •loose teeth that can make eating difficult •gum abscesses (collections of pus that develop under your gums or teeth)
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Bowerdean & Mapledean Nurseries got a quick lesson in cleaning teeth and 'good' & 'bad' food for teeth, from Sheila, our experienced Clinical Coordinator. Missed it? Come see us at Valley Dentalcare for individual advice in a free check up appointment for children under 18.

Young Children & Diet
A recent dental article showed that many new Mums did not realise that Dried Fruit, Fruit Juices and Prolonged night-time milk feeding could all cause tooth decay. At Valley dentalcare, we encourage children to attend as soon as they have their first tooth. Speak to one of our dentists about caring for your little ones new teeth.

Love COFFEE? Coffee is used to lift mood, banish brain fog, and be a great start to your day... But did you know that it can be a menace to your teeth? Your strong enamel is susceptible to staining, errosion and decay by using the worlds second most popular drink. (Water being the first). The effects of melanoidin in coffee staining your teeth may be reversible, but the errosion effects of coffee are irreversible. the answer.. don't sip coffee throughout the day to prevent errosion of your enamel, and if you want a special offer on tooth whitening visit our website and get the special facebook offer!

SCUBA DIVERS & DENTAL PAIN.
Recent research looked at recreational scuba divers, and found that NEARLY HALF of them had tooth pain when diving! Much of this is thought to be related to the effect of changing pressures on trapped air in decayed teeth, and occurs during both the descent and the ascent phases of the dive. Have your teeth checked BEFORE you go on holiday, and make sure you are the happy half without pain!