The benefits of interdental cleaning - advice from the Absolute Dental Team.

We all know how important it is to clean between our teeth and that by not doing so we are leaving up to 40% of our tooth surfaces covered in plaque bacteria - these bacteria can cause tooth decay and gum disease if not effectively removed from every surface, of every tooth, every day.

Dental floss is one of the most effective tools we can use, but how many of us forget to do it or find the whole process quite challenging?

There are products on the market called water flossers such as the Phillips Sonicare Airfloss which may just make life a little easier!

They work by forcing a jet of water and air through the spaces between your teeth, not only removing debris but also inserting oxygen which helps to improve gum health.

Studies have shown that water flossers, when used in conjunction with toothbrushing, are an easier, more effective alternative to floss and are up to 93% more effective at reducing bleeding and 52% more effective at reducing gingivitis.

It has also been documented that a water flosser can be particularly effective at helping patients with orthodontic appliances, diabetes, periodontal disease and implants maintain good oral health.

If you would like any further information regarding the Sonicare Airfloss or some advice on whether a water flosser would be suitable for you, please do not hesitate to ask Rhod, Ruth Maureen or Rachael next time you're with us, or call us on 01548 852165 for more information today.

Benefits of Privilege Membership at Absolute Dental

Have we told you about our Privilege Membership, available here at Absolute Dental? What is the Privilege Membership?

Privilege membership is available for children and adults. The benefits of privilege membership are not only to be able to spread your dental costs over the year by paying monthly, but it also brings with it generous members rates on treatments, oral health products and with the added benefit of insurance cover. It enables you to budget for your dental well being and gives you the peace of mind that in the event of accidental damage you are covered.
For an example of how beneficial this aspect of the membership can be, we recently saw a patient who had fallen and chipped her two front teeth. Thankfully we were able to restore these teeth with a tooth coloured filling material so that the teeth were restored to their normal appearance, at no cost to the patient. But, we understand that with any knock to the teeth there could be unseen damage that will only be apparent as time goes by. Should this be the case, all future remedial care for these teeth will also be covered by the insurance aspect of this patients Privilege Membership - how reassuring that must be, at a time like this!
To assess whether privilege membership would benefit you or your family you should arrange to discuss with a member of the Absolute team. Monthly payments start at £18 for an adult and from £5.45 for children's membership.

Not only does the membership benefit our patients, it also benefits the practice itself. The administration for the membership is through a national company called Practice Plan. Practice Plan offer training and support to the practice and the team to ensure we are all kept up to date up to date in many key areas - this then, in turn benefits our patients in terms of the service and level of care we are able to provide.

This year Practice Plan took their lead dental practices to Alicante for a team building weekend, it was not for the faint hearted, as this video link of Rhod & Emma will show you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz5arHAinvs&feature=youtu.be

Why breakfast is fast becoming the most unhealty meal of the day - diet advice from the Absolute Dental team

Did you know, that chocolate spread is now more popular than marmalade??

I found the following information in my recent copy of the British Dental Association magazine, and I felt that it was important to share it with you as I myself am a parent and therefore see it as my responsibility to give my children the very best start.

Oral health charity the British Dental Health Foundation believe that breakfast is becoming the unhealthiest meal of the day.

Despite expert advice that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, research group Which? has discovered that 12 out of 14 popular brands of breakfast cereal contain worryingly high levels of sugar and that many people misjudge the amount of sugar in some fruit juices, particularly those perceived as healthy - notably pomegranate & pure apple juice.

Chocolate spread sales have now overtaken those of marmalade, with some analysts suggesting busy parents looking to satisfy fussy eaters are a possible reason behind the boom. Did you know that Nutella has more sugar in it than it does hazelnuts? It is NOT a healthy option.

Around one in three children now start primary school with signs of tooth decay.

An ideal breakfast would be porridge or a boiled egg with wholemeal toast. Parents are encouraged to move away from breakfast cereals loaded with sugar.

Emma