Children’s teeth
It is recommended that children should go to the dentist with their parents as soon as possible. You should then take them regularly, as often as your dentist recommends. This will let them get used to the noises, smells and surroundings and prepare them for future visits. The earlier these visits begin, the more relaxed the children will be. For further information on children’s teeth please speak with your dentist, you may also find it useful to click on the following link.
www.dentalhealth.org.uk/faqs/browseleaflets.php
Smoking
Most people are now aware that smoking is bad for our health. It can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However many people don’t realise the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth.
Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss and in more severe cases, mouth cancer. For further information please speak to your dentist and hygienist. For further information on smoking and oral health please click link a, for advice on smoking cessation please use link b.
a. www.dentalhealth.org.uk/faqs/browseleaflets.php
b. www.dorsetsmokestop.nhs.uk/
Healthy Eating
The most common dental problems are caused by foods and drinks.
- Bits of food left on teeth form plaque which causes gum disease if it is not cleaned off regularly.
- Bacteria in plaque produce acids which cause decay.
- Acids in food and drink can dissolve away tooth surface – this is called ‘erosion’
Good oral hygiene will prevent most dental problems, but you can also reduce the risks for your mouth by having sticky or acidic food and drink less often.
For further information on healthy eating please speak your dentist and hygienist. You may also find the following link useful.
www.patient.co.uk/health/Healthy-Eating.htm
Associations
• British Society of Occlusal Studies
• American Equilibration Society
• Investor In People
• Denplan
• British Dental Association
• British Dental Trade Association
• Faculty of General Dental Practitioners
• British Dental Health Foundation
Government
• General Dental Council
• Department of Health
• Dental Practice Board
Journals
• British Dental Journal
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