Posts Tagged ‘Dental Check Up’
Wickford dental practice backs new scheme to encourage parents to take their children to the dentist
Recently, figures revealed a significant decrease in the proportion of children attending dental appointments in the Brentford and Basildon areas, and a local practice is determined to play its part in improving standards of oral health. Cygnet Dental Practice, which is based in nearby Wickford, is offering local schools and nurseries the chance to organise […]
Half of adults in England skip regular dental appointments
New statistics from NHS Digital show that half of adults in England haven’t been to an NHS dentist in the last two years. Figures reveal that 50.7 percent of adults saw an NHS dentist in the last two years, despite the fact that dentists recommend check-ups every 6-24 months. The figures suggest a decrease in […]
New study suggests seeing a dentist before cancer surgery reduces the risk of complications
A new study suggests that seeing a dentist before cancer surgery could help to lower the risk of complications. Researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, found that patients who had seen a dentist in the run-up to surgery were less likely to develop complications, including pneumonia, following the procedure. The team discovered that patients […]
A third of Peterborough children missed out on dental visits last year, new figures reveal
New figures published by NHS Digital show that a third of children in Peterborough didn’t see a dentist last year. The statistics revealed that only 63 percent of children had at least one check-up in 2017. Public Health England recommends regular dental checks for children of all ages, and the figures will spark concern among […]
Trips to the dentist offer multiple health benefits, experts claim
It’s natural to assume that going to the dentist improves your oral health, but leading experts have claimed that a dental check can flag up far more than signs of gum disease and cavities. Bupa Dental Care’s clinical director, Eddie Coyle, claims that going to the dentist can have multiple benefits for your health, as […]
Figures for Dental Access for Young Children Show the North Has Better Access to NHS Dentistry
According to figures released by NHS Digital, there is a North/South divide in dental provision, however not in the way that might be expected. A young person in the North of England is more than twice as likely to have gone to see an NHS dentist before they turn two years old than in parts […]
Pregnant women urged to keep up to date with dental checks
You usually associate pregnancy with morning sickness, back pain and fatigue, but dentists are keen to alert expectant mothers to the increased risk of dental health issues. If you’re pregnant, hormonal changes that occur in the body can put you at risk of gum disease. Gum disease is not just a common cause of bleeding […]
Did you know that a trip to the dentist could save your life?
Many of us approach the dental clinic with extreme caution. It’s very common to experience anxiety when sitting in a waiting room listening to the whirring noise of the dreaded drill, but most of us would endure 5 minutes in the chair if we knew it could save our lives. If you haven’t been to […]
67% of Brits feel anxious about a trip to the dentist, National Smile Month survey reveals
Sixty-seven percent of Brits feel anxious about going to the dentist, a new survey commissioned for National Smile Month reveals. A poll conducted by the Oral Health Foundation for the annual campaign, which runs from the 15th May to the 15th June, also suggested that 33 percent of people are worried about discomfort, while 26 […]
Baby hippo enjoys a trip to the dentist
An adorable baby hippo has paid the dentist a visit for the first time. Keepers at Cincinatti Zoo & Botanical Gardens have been keeping a close eye on baby Fiona after she arrived prematurely in January, and just this week, she took her first trip to the dentist. Fiona is now three months old and […]
