Tooth Whitening at Absolute Dental

Ever thought you would like to see a brighter, lighter smile when you look in the mirror?

Our patients report that they feel younger and healthier following whitening treatment. It can change discoloured teeth stained by smoking red wine and the ravages of time into a smile restored and rejuvenated which still looks like you ....only better! 

If you wish to boost confidence socially and in business, to sparkle on your Wedding Day, Birthday or Anniversary or simply to have a special treat, Absolute Tooth Whitening is the perfect answer. 

At Absolute Dental we are delighted to offer our patients a choice of Tooth Whitening Systems to suit your teeth and lifestyle  The system uses gentle safe gels over several days or nights to give you the very best result. 

A short visit to take an impression is all that stands between you and your new smile. Painless minimally invasive dentistry with great results. A sound investment with great return.

Ask Rhodri, Ruth, or any of the team to learn more. We've all taken the plunge and are enjoying the benefits of a healthier looking smile.

Is Running good for your dental health?

Running

On Sunday Nov 2^nd, I and 2,008 other runners took part in the Plymouth 10k road race. Many spent weeks training for the event and the smiles on the finish line tell all. Running is an accessible, cheap activity to manage your weight, build strength in your bones and relieve stress. It is good for your health, good for your soul!

Is running good for our dental health?

 

Inevitably, when you are running, you need to breathe through your mouth. This dries the mouth, saliva thickens and the cleansing effects are reduced.

·         Sugary food or drink consumed on the go will cause more damage to your teeth than normal.

·         Avoid energy drinks; they cause decay and acid erosion. Acid erosion thins the enamel and causes sensitivity.

·         Frequent intake of sugary food or drink consumed during training causes tooth decay. Untreated advanced decay leads to pain - you may recall earlier in the year Mo Farah withdrew from the Commonwealth games due to an illness linked to his dental health.

So, you’re keen to enjoy the benefits of running and want to keep your mouth healthy?

·         Firstly, stop overestimating the amount of carbohydrates you need to complete runs of less than 90 minutes.

o   Did you know the body has enough glycogen stored in the muscles from our normal diets to run for about 2 hours?

o   The majority of runners do not need to consume energy drinks or energy gels.

o   You will run better and keep your teeth healthy by having a nutritious pre-run snack (such as a glass of water and cream cheese on wholemeal toast) rather than grazing on jelly sweets during the run. More ideas on pre-run snacks can be found on running forums.

For those of you with intensive training schedules (such as marathon training, where frequent intake of sugar is unavoidable on longer runs) in addition to brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste (spit out the toothpaste, don’t rinse) you should also use a non-alcohol fluoride mouthwash. Rinse for 1min at a different time of the day to tooth brushing, such as post-run or after lunch.

Happy running everyone, stay visible!

Christina.

Supporting Mouth Cancer Action Month at Absolute Dental

 

 

Mouth Cancer Action Month is a charity campaign which aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer and make a difference by saving thousands of lives through early detection and prevention.

 

Throughout November we will be aiming to get more mouth cancers diagnosed at an early stage by increasing education of the risk factors and signs and symptoms while encouraging everybody to discuss them with their dental professional.

 

As long-time campaigners for mouth cancer, everybody at the British Dental Health Foundation is passionate and committed increasing awareness of the disease and reducing the number of lives lost to it every year.

 

In the UK, more than 6,700 people were diagnosed with mouth cancer last year. The disease has grown by a third in the last decade – and remains one of very few cancers which are predicted to increase further in the coming years – that’s why Mouth Cancer Action Month is so important.

 

Although there are risk factors heavily linked to the disease, mouth cancer can affect anybody – that’s why it’s so important that we all know what to look out for. The campaign is all about taking action. Don’t leave that ulcer unattended for more than three weeks. Don’t ignore that unusual lump or swelling or red and white patches in your mouth. Early detection could save your life.

 

Mouth cancer takes the lives of more than 2,000 people each year in the UK, which is more than testicular and cervical cancer combined. Mouth cancer also takes more lives a year than road traffic accidents. By knowing more about the risk factors, living healthier lifestyles and by learning what to look out we can help reduce our risk and lower the number of lives that mouth cancer effects.

 

This year, we want everybody to help us and getting involved in Mouth Cancer Action Month. Whether you’re on your own or as part of a team, we have lots of ways you can be part of the campaign and really make a difference.