Countdown to this summer’s Olympics from

Montrose Smile Studio.

90 days to go!

Would you like a local dentist that offers family dentistry in a welcoming environment? 
Are you embarrassed about your smile?
Are your teeth crooked?
Would you like whiter, brighter teeth for life?

We wanted to give you a quick taster of what's round the corner at Montrose Smile Studio in this Olympic year. We've been working away at various projects and wanted to tell you a bit about them.

Firstly, if we have been looking after you and your family and you are happy with us, we would love it if you could spread the word about us. Once a friend books with us, you will both receive a voucher for £30 towards your next visit. So if you refer 10 friends who book, this will mean £300 of savings at our practice. For someone it maybe free dental health examinations for 5 years!


We are also very excited about giving something back to those people who join our TORCH membership club. So watch out for the launch of our latest promotion, next month, in this Olympic year.
We hope you have a summer to remember.

Dental Care For Kids

  LOOKING AFTER YOUR CHILD'S TEETH

 We recommend that you take your child to visit a dentist by his/her 1^st birthday, or when their first tooth appears. This will help to get them used to visiting a dentist from an early age.  

  Routine 6 monthly visits will start your child on a lifetime of good dental health.

Begin daily teeth  brushing as soon as you see your child’s first tooth. A tiny amount of fluoride toothpaste can be used after the child is old enough to not to swallow it. By age 4 or 5 children should be able to brush their own teeth twice a day with adult supervision to make sure they are doing a thorough job. Flossing should begin when any two teeth touch. You should floss your child’s teeth until he or she can do it alone.

     

        

          HEALTHY EATING HABITS LEAD TO HEALTHY TEETH 

      Most snacks that children eat can lead to cavity formation. The more frequently a child snacks, the greater the chance for tooth decay. Watch the number of snacks containing sugar that you give to your child. How long food remains in the mouth also plays a role. For example, hard candy and breath mints stay in the mouth a long time, which cause longer acid attacks on tooth enamel.

      If your child must snack, choose nutritious foods such as vegetables, low-fat yogurt, and low-fat cheese which are healthier and better for children’s teeth.Good oral hygiene removes bacteria and the left over food particles that combine to create cavities.  

 

      Never put a baby to bed with a bottle of any liquid other than water. Milk and juices have acids and sugar in them, and they can quickly rot a baby’s teeth if they are in contact with these liquids all night long. Water is safe.

CALL US NOW ON 02088944639 TO ARRANGE YOUR CHILD'S FREE DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION VISIT

Oral Hygiene

Why is oral hygiene important?

Good oral hygiene helps to prevent dental problems - mainly plaque and calculus which are the main causes of gum disease and caries (tooth decay). Good oral hygiene may also help to prevent or delay dental erosion.

• Dental plaque is a soft whitish deposit that forms on the surface of teeth. It forms when bacteria (germs) combine with food and saliva. Plaque contains many types of bacteria. You can remove plaque by good oral hygiene.
• Calculus, sometimes called tartar, is hardened calcified plaque. It sticks firmly to teeth. Generally, it can only be removed with special instruments by a dentist or dental hygienist.

Some common dental problems related to poor oral hygiene

Caries (tooth decay)

Caries is when holes form in parts of the enamel of a tooth. A main cause of caries is due to a build-up of plaque. The bacteria in the plaque react with sugars and starches in food to form acids. The acids are kept next to the teeth by the sticky plaque and dissolve the tooth enamel.

Gum disease (periodontal disease)

  

Gum disease means infection or inflammation of the tissues that surround the teeth. Most cases of gum disease are plaque-related. Plaque contains many different types of bacteria and a build-up of some types of bacteria is associated with developing gum disease.

Depending on the severity, gum disease is generally divided into two types - gingivitis and periodontitis:

• Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums. There are various types. However, most cases of gingivitis are caused by plaque.
• Periodontitis occurs if gingivitis becomes worse and progresses to involve the tissue that joins the teeth to the gums (the periodontal membrane).

Gum disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. It is also a main cause of bad breath (halitosis). However, gum disease is often treatable.

Tooth (dental) erosion

Tooth erosion is a common problem. It is the gradual erosion of tooth enamel by the action of acid on the teeth. This is different to damage caused by bacteria resulting in tooth decay and caries. Tooth erosion affects the entire surface of the tooth. In time, tooth erosion can cause thinned enamel, and eventually can expose the softer dentine underneath the enamel. Dentine is sensitive so erosion can lead to your teeth being more sensitive to hot, cold or sweet foods and drinks.

Routine oral hygiene

It is important to get into a regular habit of good oral hygiene. In particular, regular teeth brushing and cleaning between teeth.

Visiting a hygienist

 Dental hygienists are specially trained to work with the dentist to give care to patients.
They play an important part in dental health care and are mainly concerned with gum health - showing people correct home care and helping to keep the teeth and gums healthy.

Look after your Heart -Oral hygiene, gum disease and heart disease

In addition to the benefits to your teeth, good mouth hygiene may have even further benefits. There is some evidence to suggest that poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk of developing heart diseases such as heart attack and angina, and other blood vessel-related problems (cardiovascular disease).

Merry Christmas and A happy New Year

We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy 2012.




H ours of happy times with friends and family


A bundant time for relaxation


P rosperity filled with peace


P lenty of love when you need it the most


Y outhful excitement at life’s simple pleasures



N ights of restful slumber (you know - don’t' worry be happy)


E verything you need


W ishing you love and light






Y ears and years of good health


E njoyment and mirth


A angels to watch over you


R embrances of a happy years!





God Bless

MOUTH CANCER ACTION MONTH - NOVEMBER 2011

Habits that can lead to mouth cancer

Mouth cancer is one of the least well known cancers, but it kills more people each year than testicular and cervical cancer combined.

In the UK, the number of new cases have soared by nearly 50 per cent in the last 10 years. Each year around 6,000 people are diagnosed with the disease, and around 1,800 people die from it.

This year, as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, the British Dental Health Foundation are aimimg to increase awareness of the warning signs and risk factors for mouth cancer, and urge people ‘If in doubt, get checked out’.

Habits that put you at risk of mouth cancer

Everyday habits that increase your risk of mouth cancer include:

Smoking

This is the number one risk factor for mouth cancer. The saliva in your mouth helps spread around the carcinogens in cigarette smoke, increasing your risk.

Alcohol

Helps smoke absorption in the mouth, so drinking alcohol while smoking increases your risk of mouth cancer even more. If you smoke and drink heavily you are 30 times more likely to develop mouth cancer.

Chewing tobacco

Paan, areca nut and gutka are as dangerous as smoking tobacco, if not more so.

Sex

Experts now think that Human papilloma virus – transmitted during oral sex - could soon overtake alcohol and smoking as the major cause of mouth cancer.

Diet

Poor diet is associated with up to a third of mouth cancer cases. Fruit, vegetables, egg and fish consumption help to lower your risk.

Dental hygiene

Recent research in the US found that people with chronic gum disease had an increased risk of developing oral and neck cancers.

Mouth cancer warning signs

Around two-thirds of mouth cancer cases are discovered in the later stages of the disease. But early detection of mouth cancer can improve five year survival rates to 90 per cent.

Regular dental check ups may catch the disease in its early stages before you are even aware it exists. Common symtoms which you should always get checked out include:

• Ulcers which don’t heal within three weeks
• Red and white patches in the mouth
• Any unusual changes, lumps and swellings in the mouth (can be painless)

Exclusive New Offers and Reductions for Our Dental Membership Club

We are delighted to introduce an extra benefit to our club members.

This is the latest addition to our club and allows you exclusive access to a website offering reductions on hundreds of goods and services and savings on vouchers

from well known brands such as:

and many more.....

 We hope that this service will provide you with unbeatable money saving offers and allow you to treat yourself as well.

Please contact us so that we can tell you how you can start saving fast.

020 88944639

If you are not a club member, why not ask how you can become a member and start saving too.

WELCOME TO OUR TORCH CLUB