Dentists in the U.K. are being encouraged to help screen patients for alcohol abuse. Since patients generally use dentists as a means of preventative treatment, but medical doctors only when they are sick, dentists were the obvious choice. Heavy drinkers are more likely to suffer from dental erosion and periodontitis, and excess alcohol consumption can lead to cancer in the ... Read More »
Ok……so you have an appointment at the dentist and you would rather be doing anything else….even work! At De Waterkant Health we try various relaxing techniques with our nervous patients prior to treatment……and we have an overwhelming success rate! What do you do to calm yourself down and prepare for your visit to the dentist? Read More »
A dentist in Japan bought a practice in November last year and has spent the past 2 months giving it a new look…..pink examination rooms, heart-shaped waiting chairs and even pink chandeliers. According to its website, the practice is currently offering a wide range of dental procedures, including implants, cosmetic dentistry, prophylaxis, and periodontal and paediatric treatment, but is supported ... Read More »
If you want to relieve toothache, don’t place an aspirin on your painful tooth, swallow it with a glass of water. Aspirin is NOT a topical painkiller, it needs to be ingested, and aspirin can cause burning of the gums which can take up to 5 days to heal! Read More »
In Edition 10 of the Longevity magazine, Candice Tehini, in conjunction with Emma, published an article relating to teeth whitening. To view the article, please click on the link below Longevity Magazine Read More »
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