To floss or not to floss that is the question?! But what is the answer? A recent US study found flossing to be void of any real benefit after a recent survey, but we as a dental practice find that our patients who maintain regular dental check ups, brush twice daily and clean interdentally (the in between bits of your...
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Cornwall is an attractive place the majority of the time especially when the sun pops out, but just recently it has also become quite the attraction for celebrities…. last year we had the lovely Aidan Turner filming Poldark and this Spring the easy on the eye Tom Hardy has graced Charlestown with his presence… So Tom Hardy is no small screen...
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So during the Easter half term I visited the Happy Days Pre-School in Illogan. I decided I would like to visit the Nursery where I used to work & try to help the little Pre-Schoolers understand why brushing your teeth twice a day is SO important. I had a little helper join me at the Nursery – ‘Kangaroo’ who I explained to...
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed news the government will introduce a sugar levy on the soft drinks industry from 2018. The levy will be based on the volume of sugar with two bands: those with 5g per 100ml and those with more than 8g per 100ml – pure fruit juices and small businesses will be excluded. The Chancellor...
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WE HEARD YOU!!! A large majority of our patients have been enquiring about orthodontic options for straightening their lovely teeth. So we have some very exciting news at The Treatment Centre, Dr Anna Taylor will now be providing Invisalign invisible braces from Monday 16th May 2016!! These invisible braces are taking brace work to a whole new level, now you...
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Alcohol & oral health, why a Dry January could be good for your teeth! So Dry January has almost come to an end, congratulations to everyone who took part!! Some of our patients and our team have been taking part in the Dry January month. Whatever your reason may be for taking part, refraining from alcohol could aid your general health, your wallet &...
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So our Christmas Celebrations started last Thursday…the Christmas Tree went up & the Christmas music was added to the playlist.. All in preparation for our works Christmas party on Friday evening… Our Christmas party was held at St Michaels Hotel in Falmouth, so we all donned our glad rags and enjoyed a lovely evening filled with delicious food, good company...
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As a dental practice we are well aware of the hidden sugars in our diets but the majority of the general public are none the wiser, ignorance is bliss after all. Before I was aware of hidden sugars I would happily sip on Ribena throughout the day not knowing the effects it could have on my teeth.. after all it’s...
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Are you a Coffee-holic like myself? Do you suffer from stains associated with Tea, Coffee, Red wine or smoking? Or has your dentist mentioned your gingival health could be improved? If you are thinking Yes to one of the above you may want to book in with our wonderful hygienist Kay! As many of our patients know in May 2013, direct...
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A quick guide to toothpaste… Sensitive teeth? If you have sensitivity, it can be down to a number of things, gum recession or where your enamel has worn. Some people can manage their sensitivity without the need for specialist toothpaste but some patients can get sensitivity so badly that it can be mistaken for toothache. Our dentists recommend Sensodyne Complete Protection which has...
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