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"FIRST
CLASS dental
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E N T A L H E A L T H C E N T R E
57
Duddingston Crescent
Edinburgh
EH15 3AY
Tel.
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Welcome |
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Welcome to the
December Newsletter. The team have had a busy few months since our
last newsletter. As well as the most important business which is
caring for our patients, we have held an event for Children in Need and John
and Fraser have been published on one of their favorite soapbox subjects Children's
Dental Health. This
months newsletter has a short article on the links between headaches,
migraines and teeth as well as a timely reminder of the importance
of a healthy life style in the prevention of oral cancer to coincide with
Annual Oral Cancer Awareness Week. With
Christmas and then 2006 just around the corner ( sorry to remind everyone
) could we take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the
last 12 months. We are looking forward to improving the care and
service that we provide further in the next 12 months. Have
a great festive season and a happy and healthy 2006 John,
Fraser, David and The
Craigentinny Dental Health Centre Team |
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What connects Headaches,
Migraines and teeth? |
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It has been known for many
years that among the long list of possible causes of headaches and
migraines is tooth grinding. Tooth grinding usually happens at night
when the sufferer is sleeping, often leaving them unaware of the problem.
Tooth grinding or Bruxism as it is known is thought to be one of the
bodies reactions to stressful times but often when the original cause of
the stress has passed the tooth grinding remains as a habit.
One group of muscles
that are used to close the jaw are attached to your scalp round about your
temples so that when you bite together tension is created. In daily living
it is estimated that we only spend about 14 minutes with out teeth in
contact when we are chewing so it is little wonder that problems
arise if you are grinding your teeth for an hour or two overnight.
Headaches triggered by
tooth grinding may focus on the temples, across the forehead or at the
back of the head where it joins the neck. Studies have shown that
many people who suffer from headaches and migraines on a regular basis may
benefit from a new type of bite protector called an NTI -TSS.
It works by using the bodys own natural protective mechanisms to switch
off the grinding habit. Some more traditional bite guards often do
nothing more than protect the teeth from damage while allowing the bruxism
to continue. The NTI -TSS bite protector has proved effective at reducing
the frequency and severity of many migraine sufferers in
clinical trials in the States.
While more research is
still necessary it is also thought that excessive tooth grinding can also
be responsible for increased tooth sensitivity as well as accelerated wear
round the necks of some teeth. If you feel that tooth grinding may be an
issue for you please chat to your dentist.
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Oral Cancer Awareness
Week |
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The
British Dental Health Foundation organise and Promote
Oral Cancer Awareness week every year towards the end of November. Oral
cancer is still a growing problem in the UK sadly affecting more patients
and younger patients than ever before. Of the 4000 patients who were diagnosed as suffering from mouth
cancer last year around 1700 will not survive 5 years. The poor survival
rates from this disease are usually due to late
diagnosis. As part of your regular examination or visit to see the
Hygienist, we always check for
Mouth Cancer looking under and around your tongue, cheeks, lips and
accessible areas of your throat. The latest advice on reducing your risk of
developing this problem is listed below;
What to look out for
If you or any member of your family has any
of the symptoms below for more than 14 days it is very important to come and
see us to get things checked out. The symptoms below do not mean that you
have oral cancer, indeed they are usually not related at all,
however we can assess things for you and rapidly put your mind at
rest. Should there be a problem then early diagnosis is the key to
successful treatment.
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difficulty in chewing or
swallowing.
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a chronic sore throat or hoarse
voice that does not heal.
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red patches in the mouth or on the
tongue.
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white patches in the mouth or
tongue.
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a lump or overgrowth of tissue
anywhere in the mouth.
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Reduce
Your Risk Of Mouth Cancer
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1.
Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco
2. Limit alcohol consumption
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Work towards a "low meat, low fat" diet.
4.
Where possible Choose beans, seafood and poultry as
alternatives to beef, pork and lamb.
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Try to eat at 5 portions of vegetables and fruit everyday |
Mouth Cancer Awareness Week is
designed to raise the profile and awareness of mouth cancer. As part of
this we would like to ask you to consider forwarding this
article to any Friends or relatives who might benefit from the information
contained here.
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The Partners Soapbox!
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Our 18-Zero
Campaign has resulted in our Hygienists working hard along
with local nursery staff to increase awareness of
childrens dental health issues. Our Hygiene Team, Pamela and Alison
twisted several compliant arms and encouraged toothpaste and toothbrush manufacturers
to provide appropriate brushes and toothpastes to over 400 children (Our
thanks to the lovely people at Oral B) In addition to this we also
distributed in excess of 400 copies of our Guide to Childrens Dental
Health 0-4 years (get your copy here). As a result of all this,
a kind editor at Families Magazine gave John and Fraser a few hundred words in their
publication to write about
food labeling and hidden sugars. To spare your inbox we have not
reproduced the article here however it can be viewed by
following this link.
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Children In Need
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This year the team decided to
raise funds for the Children in Need appeal. Care nurse Lesley ( now
known as Face Painter Lesley ) took charge of events with help from the
rest of the team and organised a number fundraising activities. These
ranged form a tombola, to face painting where even the dentists did not
escape the artists brush. John and Fraser were sent to a locked room until
they agreed to offer an extra days annual leave as a prize in the
team raffle. They were even more upset when they were not allowed to
enter! Overall several hundred pounds were raised for a good cause
with the practice matching the money raised by the team. This event now looks set to become an annual event in our calendar.
Many thanks to our patients who contributed on the day and still
managed to conceal their bemusement at having their examinations carried
out by Harry Potter. (pictures are available if you ask at reception nicely)
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And
Finally................ |
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There are some major changes
upcoming in Emergency out of hours dental care in Edinburgh and the
Lothians over the next few months. We will keep you posted of all of the
relevant details as soon as we have them at our disposal.
Well that's is for
this newsletter we hope you enjoyed it. Please feel free to forward it
to anyone who you think may find it of interest. Do let us know your thoughts
on any of the above items too. Thanks
once again your continued support and encouragement over the last 12
months
Have a Great Festive Season
Kind regards
Fraser, John, David and The
Craigentinny Dental Health Centre Team
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