Smile - like Beckham!

How good it is to be reminded that even the most beautiful and charismatic people in the world weren't born with perfect smiles !

 

 

David Beckham whose (very pleasing) image goes before him, has been on the receiving end of cosmetic dentistry. David has kept things very natural  avoiding the dreaded "Hollywood Makeover"....which can damage precious tooth material. Instead' he has opted to some tooth whitening, maybe a small amount of composite resin bonding (see pictures below of a case carried out here at Absolute Dental) or a veneer , however his smile is essentially the same.

 

With technological advances , modern dentistry and superb materials a skilled dentist can create a natural looking and beautiful smile tooth whitening is simple effective and safe and accessible to all. A modest investment yields big impact.

So if you want to smile like the stars, come and visit us at Absolute Dental.....

You will be in good company!

Ruth

Straight Teeth. Less Time. Clear Braces for Adults. All Available at Absolute Dental

Are you one of the millions of adults in need of adult braces who are unhappy, self-conscious  or even embarrassed of your smile?  

Many adults spend their entire lives covering their mouths when they laugh, smile or talk.  They feel stuck because they do not want to wear adult metal braces for years or they are concerned that other corrective teeth straightening procedures could be too invasive or too expensive.  

Now, there is an effective, safe and affordable cosmetic braces solution that fits your lifestyle that we continue to see give exceptional results.

This weeks case study shows before and after photographs of a gentleman who had hated for years his lower teeth. One tooth was very outstanding and stuck out, the rest were very crowded giving an overall impression of being uneven.

His treatment was very quick to get going with a great deal of movement and improvement seen within weeks, the final tweaks took a little longer however now finished we are all delighted with the result.

Is Six Month Smiles® right for you? The best way to find the answer to that question is to contact a Six Month Smiles Provider near you and schedule a consultation. However, by answering these six questions related to your lifestyle and your expectations we can help you determine if you should consider taking that next step.

Keep smiling :)

 

 

Your Childs First Dental Appointment at Absolute Dental

With my little one just turned 2, her first dental visit is fast approaching so here is some information for those of you in the same boat! 

I am sure your toddler has many teeth by now and it's now time to start thinking about keeping their adorable smile healthy. Baby teeth don’t hang around for long (they generally start to fall out to make way for adult teeth by the time your child is six or seven), but it’s still important to keep those tiny teeth (and gums) in tip-top condition.

The first step to your child's healthy mouth is to teach them to brush their teeth twice daily (morning and before bed). 

Next, book their first dentist appointment — if you haven’t already.

But before you assume that getting your toddler into the dentist’s chair will involve either a tantrum or bribery, remember that your child has no fear of the dentist chair and it is up to you not to put any negative thoughts in their head! Most toddlers are fascinated as the chair "magically" goes up and down by itself!

Here’s what you need to know about your child's first dentist appointment:

When to go. We recommend that you take your child to their first dental appointment around their second birthday, at a time when they are able to understand a bit more about what is happening and follow instructions.

What will happen. Expect the first dentist appointment to be short and informal — more of a meet and greet for your child and the dentist. Depending on your child’s age and comfort level, you may be asked to hold him while the dentist looks around their mouth and "counts" their teeth. Or you may be asked to just be in the room as support and reassurance.

As for the business of inspecting your child's teeth, the dentist will check for and take a look at your child’s teeth, gums and how the teeth come together. The dentist will talk to you about good oral-hygiene habits, thumb sucking, tooth-friendly foods, and anything else that effects your toddler’s oral health. 

How often to visit. Based on how your toddler’s teeth look, your dentist will let you know when to make the next visit. We usually recommend that toddlers see the dentist about every six months — as long as there are no major problems. So don’t forget to schedule your child’s second appointment on your way out the out the door!

If you need to book your little ones first dental appointment then please give us a call on 01548 85216.

Don't Hide Your Smile - Better Smile options from Absolute Dental.

A beautiful smile is the envy of many and seems to be a must have amongst celebrities and the fashion world; but is there more to a smile than just great looking teeth?

Yes! Many researches and surveys have proved that a nice broad smile is crucial when it comes to first impressions and makes all the difference when it comes to your perceived attitude, confidence and youthfulness.

People hiding their smile are unfortunately often judged to be unfriendly, shy, grumpy or even uninteresting.

At Absolute Dental we are very aware that if a patient hides their smile it is likely to be because they do not like its appearance and are self-conscious of it; I know, I have been there myself!

We never think twice about having a haircut or hair colour at the first sign of grey; we wear make up to look healthier, younger more vibrant and we never hesitate to change our wardrobe; so why not find out about options to improve your smile?

If you are not happy with the smile you see in the mirror, we can help; in fact you will probably be surprised at the number of options available to improve the appearance of your smile; from short term orthodontic treatment to replacement of missing teeth.

We offer complimentary consultation to people looking at improving their smile, you can book yours today by calling 01548 852165 or email us on info@absolute-dental.co.uk 

Absolute Dental Sharing What Is In the News Today - Tooth Decay in Youngsters

 

Public Health England researchers checked the teeth of nearly 54,000 children at nurseries, children's centres and playgroup and found 12% of children had evidence of tooth decay. These youngsters had an average of three teeth that were decayed, missing or filled

In one area - Leicester - 34% of children had tooth decay whereas in others it was only 2%.

Researchers also said that some children had a particular type of decay known as early childhood caries. This affects the upper front teeth and spreads quickly to other teeth. It is linked to the consumption of sugary drinks in baby bottles or sipping cups.

 

 

PHE said that parents should give their children sugary foods and drinks in smaller quantities and less often. It also urged them not to add sugar to weaning foods or drinks.

Parents and carers should also start brushing children's  teeth as soon as the first tooth appeared and supervise their brushing until they the age of seven or eight, PHE said.

Sandra White, director of dental public health at PHE, said while there had been "significant improvements" in oral health over the years, the findings were worrying.

"Tooth decay is an entirely preventable disease which can be very painful and even result in a child having teeth removed under general anaesthetic, which is stressful for children and parents alike."

Dr Christopher Allen, of the British Dental Association, said: "Parents and carers may feel that giving sugar-sweetened drinks is comforting, but in reality it's more likely to cause pain and suffering as it is the major cause of tooth decay in toddlers. 

"It's never too soon to take your toddler to the dentist - ideally no later than 18 months - because dentists can identify and treat tooth decay at the earliest stage and advise parents on tooth brushing and prevention." 

With thanks to BBC News / Health 30 09 2014

Let Our Children Love Their Smile

A shocking statistic recently released shows that 500 British children are admitted to hospital every week, because of oral related health issues. Children have been seen by Dentists whose baby teeth are rotten to the stumps.

It is hard to believe how this is possible when children have access to FREE, twice yearly dental check-ups. Dental teams visit schools to educate and support oral health initiatives and we have more choice of toothbrushes and toothpaste than penny sweets.

This is part of the problem; sugary drinks, snacks and sweets fill children’s lunch boxes or are used as a reward or a method of calming a child’s mood. Sugar is the prime culprit of dental decay and the more we have sugar in between meals the worse it is for our teeth.

The figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) are alarming: 25,812 children aged five to nine were admitted to hospital for dental problems in 2013/14 – 14 per cent up on 2010/11.

It appears that this is not a new problem, 30 years ago there would have been far more extractions performed on children in dental clinics. Now for safety reasons they are carried out in hospital and the statisticians are able to monitor these types of admissions. How in the 21^st century can these numbers be so high, with so much access and exposure to oral health advice and support?

There are still families that share a toothbrush, do not provide fluoride toothpaste or monitor their child’s brushing regime. Simple preventative measures that will keep your child’s smile looking healthy, bright and fresh. Having a great smile and a healthy mouth can also prevent the development of other health issues as well as being your very best asset to looking good!

Bight Smiles, Bright Futures at Absolute Dental

This years Colgate Oral Health Month is call "Bright Smiles, Bright Future" and is an added opportunity to engage with children and their families about the importance of oral health and how it contributes to overall health, as part of their ongoing delivery of care.

With this in mind, we are launching a competition for our younger patients to write a story or draw us a picture that has a dental theme - what this means, is up to your imagination!!

Closing date for entries will be Sept 30th and these can be dropped in to the practice, posted to us or added to our timeline on Facebook.

The tale of the tooth.

One very fine morning a little girl named Alice woke up to the singing of the birds and the swaying of the trees. However as she crawled out of her bed she heard her mother Felicity and brother George fighting about George playing tennis inside. Alice was so busy trying to get a peaceful breakfast she didn’t see her brother throwing his hard ball directly at her face, as Alice turned around the ball hit her front tooth and her tooth instantly fell on the table “Mum” Alice screamed even though her mum was right next to her “I know Alice your tooth has come out” Felicity her mother said “I’m going to put it under my pillow” Alice declared feeling upset her mother had not taken too much interest in the incident.

Throughout the whole day Alice was talking about her tooth right up until bed time, she went to get her night clothes on and instantly ran to brush her teeth then checked her tooth was still lying under her pillow and it once she had confirmed it was safely there she fell asleep.

At midnight the tooth fairy Laila appeared into Alice’s room. Laila took the tooth then remembered she had left all the tooth fund money at the fairy pond. As she flew back over the river the fetch the fund the tooth fell out of her bag and landed at the top of the river. Just as the tooth splashed into the river there was an additional  wave from an Otter family swimming past that pushed the tooth downstream to another young girls house her name was Lucy. Lucy picked up the tooth and placed it under her pillow which tricked Laila the following night as she gave Lucy the money instead. Lucy woke up in the middle of the night  as she wanted to see if the money had replaced the tooth. She was delighted to find it had and so excited she had tricked the tooth fairy she got up and  ran outside and span round and round and got so dizzy that she fell and the money went straight into the river.

Laila luckily had been flying past and by this time she realised what had happened and that she had been tricked. With help from her friends she fished the money out from the river and managed to place it back under Alice’s pillow all ready for the following morning.

 

By Scarlett age 9