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Anti-stress tooth care advice to save your teeth
Stress is not only bad for our general health, it damages our teeth too. We don’t even have to be in a particularly high-powered job, or experiencing major emotional upheaval, to experience levels of stress that are harmful. Many of us respond to stress by learning to grit our teeth, quite literally. But this habit…
Read more »Dental care and sensory processing – a patient’s story
Fortunately, most children feel comfortable about going to the dentist. With modern dentistry focusing on preventive care and a good range of effective fluoride products available, most children don’t suffer dental pain and have healthy teeth. Some children, however, find it hard to accept dental care. Sensory processing difficulties make the experience overwhelming. “Hygienist Appointment…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2020-2021 on hold until October
NHS dental fees (patient charges) for 2020-2021 will be adjusted on 1st October 2020 this year. Until then, the NHS dental charges remain at the 2019-2020 rate.* Dental Treatment Band 2020-21 Charge 2019-20 Charge Increase % Band One £22.70 £22.70 nil 0% Band Two £62.10 £62.10 nil 0% Band Three £269.30 £269.30 nil 0%…
Read more »Stay safe, stay home and avoid accidents
Another day at home with the family? Staying at home will keep us safe. Staying in will help protect other people, and we need to do that. We can protect our key workers so they can work to look after our needs. It’s a fact, though, that many accidents happen at home. Slips, trips and falls…
Read more »Managing dental pain at home during the coronavirus pandemic
We’ve been told it’s going to get worse before it gets better. We’re staying at home, and being sensible, so we don’t contract or spread Covid-19. During the coronavirus lockdown managing dental care at home, therefore, could help keep us and other family members safe. But staying a home won’t stop us from getting tooth…
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