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7 August 2017
7 August 2017
Children’s Dental Care
New analysis by the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at The Royal College of Surgeons has found that approximately 80% of children between the age of one and two didn’t visit an dentist in the 12 months leading up to March 31st 2017, despite guidance saying children should start dental check-ups when they develop their first tooth. The analysis also found that almost 60% of children aged one to four didn’t have a dental check-up in the same period. During 2015/16, there were 9,220 cases of tooth extractions performed in
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27 April 2017
National STOP snoring week!
Do you loose sleep because a partner is snoring? or do you suffer from snoring?….. the SLEEPWELL appliance is here to help!! The SLEEPWELL is tailor-made to fit you, its’s a two piece appliance that is self-adjusting to optimise effectiveness. SLEEPWELL is the most clinically-proven mandibular advancement splint on the market (Barnes et al., 2004) it helps stop snoring and assists with mild to moderate sleep apnoea, its has a life expectancy of 3 years. To find out more information please visit S4Sdental.com or contact the practice on 01904
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27 March 2017
Tooth decay still on the rise among English children
The number of children in England having their teeth removed because of decay has increased for the fourth year in a row. please visit the following website for more information http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35672775
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13 October 2016
Top Tips to help get your children to brush their teeth!
Let them practice on you- It may be a little uncomfortable but it will no doubt be enjoyable for them. If you’re a good actor you can make it seem fun and no doubt they’ll soon want in on the action. Be a tooth brushing idol- sticking with the acting theme, everyone knows how much children like to mimic their idols and play grown-up. Boys watch their fathers’ shave while girls watch their mothers’ apply make up. Try letting your children watch you go through a well-rehearsed flossing and brushing
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