We hope that you have had a great and enjoyable week.
This is our first e-newsletter and we hope that it will become a
regular part of the that service we provide to our patients, friends and
their family.
The e-newsletter will deliver our best advice for dental health
straight to your e-mail in box every 2 – 3 months. It will also keep you
up to date with the ongoing developments at your dental practice. As
always we welcome your advice, suggestions and constructive criticisms so
do get in touch with us and let us know what you think. Instructions to
subscribe and unsubscribe are included at the bottom of the message.
We grow through our patients recommendations, by referring your friends
and family to see us you will help us to continue to be here to provide
the best possible dental care for you. We hope that the readership of our
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message to friends or colleagues that you think might benefit from its
content.
NAVIGATE THE
MOUTHWASH MAZE
Are you confused by all of the mouthwashes available on the shelves at
your local supermarket? They range dramatically in colour, packaging and
price. Well follow the tips here and you will never be confused again.
Mouthwashes come in 3 main types.
- to prevent tooth decay
- to help treat gum disease
- to help treat bad breath.
It is best to avoid types 2 and 3 unless specifically advised by one of
our dentists or the hygienist.
Mouthwashes to help avoid tooth decay are the only ones which you
should consider as an addition to your daily routine. Look for only 2
things when shopping, chose a mouthwash that
Contains fluoride and has a low concentration of alcohol ( or no
alcohol )
You can find out the exact contents from the label on the back of the
bottle. Fluoride helps to protect teeth against tooth decay and will
actually make your teeth stronger over time. Alcohol is best avoided as it
dries the mouth out and although it will make your mouth feel fresher shot
term, it can contribute to bad breath a few hours after use.
When using your mouthwash, make sure you rinse it thoroughly round your
mouth for a minimum of 1 minute. Take a watch into the bathroom with you
and try timing this once or twice, I guarantee you will be surprised at
how long a minute actually is! After rinsing spit out the excess but do
not rinse your mouth with water or much of the beneficial effect will be
lost.
The best time to do this is just before bed.
Finally mouthwashes are not recommended for children under the age of
8, for them fluoride in tablet form is better, ask one for the dentists
for advice. We can issue prescriptions that will allow you to get free
fluoride for your children from any chemist.
So in summary
- choose a fluoride containing, low alcohol mouthwash
- rinse for 1 minute last thing at night
- do not rinse with water afterwards
- SMILE and go to bed happy in the knowledge that you are now less
likely to suffer from tooth decay!
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NEW TECHNOLOGY - A PICTURE SPEAKS A
THOUSAND ......
In our quest to help our patients become more involved in their dental
care we have invested in a new camera that is small enough to show you
live pictures from inside your mouth. In our early trials of this our
patients have been delighted with the ability to see their own teeth right
to the back, we can now show you any area of interest on our in surgery
monitors instantly . The camera will help us to monitor your mouth more
accurately over time and improve the accuracy of our diagnosis meaning
even better treatment just when its needed.
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ONE SIMPLE TIP FOR A LONGER HEALTHIER LIFE -
THE EASY WAY
Recent research has shown flossing your teeth helps keep you younger.
It's true. Dental diseases can make your Real Age more than 6.4 years
older. Why? These diseases are linked to heart disease and strokes -- and
the same plaque that causes tooth decay also ages your immune system and
arteries. In simple terms, the healthier your mouth and teeth, the
healthier your body.
Flossing is one of the most important things you can do to prevent gum
disease. We know that most people don't floss in between their teeth as
often as they should, so we've found a range of tools that make cleaning
in between your teeth even easier than ever before. Why not ask at your
next visit or watch our future newsletters for more details. Our web site
contains lots of helpful tips on looking after your teeth and gums follow
the link below for our 4 point plan
for dental health.
Increased Opening Hours
In response to your suggestions the team have agreed to sacrifice
their long lie on a Monday and Friday and get up a bit earlier. We
now open at 8:00am every week day.
Hope to see you soon!
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That’s it for issue 1 of our e-newsletter. Let us know what you would
like to know about in future issues.
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Best wishes for a healthy and happy Autumn
The Craigentinny Dental Practice Team
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