LESLEY qualifi ed in 2007 from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene. She was serving in the RAF as a hygienist and expanded her portfolio by

becoming a dental hygiene instructor at the Military Training Establishment. She left the RAF in 2015 and has been working in private dental practices. She prides herself on providing the best patient care possible by customizing their individual needs. She focuses her treatments as being both effective and comfortable and feels that patient education is a large component to treatment. When she is not at work she spends most of her time with her small children.

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The tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth...

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Alanna Bridgman

Lesley Morgan

ALANNA qualifi ed in 2012 from Kings College Hospital, London with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Therapy. She is an extremely enthusiastic dental care

professional with a great passion for her role. She is prevention driven and takes a holistic approach in her treatment of dental disease. Alanna is committed to providing attentive care in a calm, relaxed environment. She is trained to not only perform the duties of a Dental Hygienist but also undertake routine restorative work for adults and children as well as being able to extract primary teeth. Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog.

!We are open alternate Saturdays and late every Wednesday evening.

CharcoalPoor gum health has been linked to serious health problems in other parts of our body. People suffering with gum disease may be at increased risk of:

• Heart disease and heart attacks• Diabetes and its control• Stroke• Rheumatoid arthritis• Complications in pregnancy.

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth. It can range from simple gum infl ammation to serious diseases that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost. Whether your gum disease is stopped, slowed, or gets worse depends a great deal on how well you care for your teeth and gums every day. The bacteria in the mouth, along with mucus and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colourless “plaque” on teeth. Brushing and fl ossing help get rid of plaque. Plaque that is not removed can harden and form “tartar” that brushing doesn’t clean. Only a professional cleaning by a dental hygienist can remove tartar.

The signs and symptoms of gum disease can include the following:

• Red, swollen or tender gums or other pain in your mouth.

• Bleeding while brushing, fl ossing or eating hard food• Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth, causing the teeth to look longer than before• Loose or separating teeth• Pus between your gums and teeth• Sores in your mouth• Persistent bad breath• A change in the way your teeth fi t together when you bite.

Follow these tips to prevent gum problems and maintain healthy gums:

TIP 1 Brush your teeth and gums twice a day for a full two minutes with fl uoride toothpaste

TIP 2 Regularly clean the spaces between your teeth with either fl oss or interdental brushes

TIP 3 Brush your tongue when tooth brushing to remove bacteria harbouring there

TIP 4 Regularly visit your dental hygienist. They can remove the bacteria/tartar lurking below the gums where your toothbrush can’t get to!

WHAT NEXT? Talk to our receptionist to make an appointment for a thorough professional cleaning session with one of our hygienists, Diane, Lesley or Alanna.

The theory is that activated charcoal has the ability to absorb toxins and pollutants and so, when added to tooth paste, it becomes a type of super-cleanser, acting like a magnet to attract dirt, stains, tartar and bacteria. As it takes plaque off the teeth, teeth will become whiter.However, according to Dr Mark Wolff DDS, Professor (Chair of the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care at the New York University College of Dentistry) “There is no scientifi c indication that activated charcoal actually works and there are better

options out there that do work. ”If you want a gleaming white smile, Dr Wolff recommends talking to your dentist about using traditional whitening methods. “Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” says Dr Wolff. “The mainstream whitening toothpastes are going to be safe. There are a number of products on the market that can be too abrasive. Like any abrasive, we are worried about the effects on the gums and enamel on the teeth.” According to Dr Wolff, attempts to use charcoal in toothpaste haven’t been met with tremendous success.

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Dental practices in Ancient Egypt

Ebers papyrus describes 11 methods of dental treatment. Method 4 relates to the problem of “loose teeth”. Such teeth are treated in two ways: either “packed” or “fi lled” with a mixture similar to what we today call “composite” – fi lling material (made from barley) mixed with honey and some antiseptic. In Egypt, mummies have been found with fi llings comprised of resin and malachite.

Are women more effi cient at tooth brushing?

Research conducted by the Oral Health Foundation found that women seem to have better tooth brushing habits than men, with 73% brushing twice a day compared to 62% of men.

In some cases, babies are born with teeth

The World record is Sean Keaney (UK) of Newbury, Berkshire was born on 10 April 1990 with 12 teeth. They were, however, extracted to prevent possible feeding problems. He grew his second full set of teeth at 18 months.

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