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7 February 2014 Read more

Prevention of dental caries in children of 3-7 years

Information from the English Dental Department of health toolkit. Brush teeth twice a day, last thing at night and on one other occasion. Brushing should be supervised, and a pea sized amount placed on the brush. Use a 1450 ppm fluoride toothpaste. Tell the child to spit out after brushing but not to rinse with a large volume of water. Make sure that sugary foods and drinks are confined to meal times only. prescribe sugar-free medicine.

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3 January 2014 Read more

Thanks to you i got fast track treatment.

Dear Maxine, A special thank you for your professionalism and your vigilance and alertness. The lumps you spotted on my tonsils during my last examination by you have turned out to be innocent cysts, (thank the lord!) Thanks to you i got fast track treatment at the hospital in York via a very nice consultant, Mr Grace. You are a true star!

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3 January 2014 Read more

The prevention of dental caries children 0-3 years

Information from The Department of Health Prevention Toolkit. Children 0-3 years From 6 months of age should be introduced to drinking from a cup. At 12 months taking any liquids from a feeding bottle should be discouraged, especially at night. Sugar should not be added to foods or drinks. Parents should be brushing twice a day when teeth erupt. A smear of fluoride toothpaste containing no less than 1000 ppm F should be used. Frequency of sugar snacks should be controlled. Sweet foods should be consumed at meal times only.

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13 December 2013 Read more

Stem cell treatment of dry mouth a step closer.

Scientists in Japan have bio engineered salivary glands in mice that successfully produce saliva. This a step towards treating dry mouth ( xerostomia) in humans. This condition can cause increased decay, as well as difficulty in chewing and swallowing.

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13 December 2013 Read more

Acorn Dental Xmas party.

All the team at the Acorn Dental Practice had a wonderful Christmas party at the racecourse, the evening was spent having a lovely meal and watching a Take That tribute act. 

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