Dentistry | Lifestyle Dental

We have been treating people to help straighten teeth for over two years now and have helped many people achieve the smile they desire here are a few options available if your considering this form of treatment
1, Six month smile – if you woudl like to have a cosmetic brace which doesn’t show and is fixed to the teeth with clear brackets then this is the option for you
2, Inman aligner – if you would like a removable brace which can straighten your front teeth in a matter of weeks (most people can be treated within 16-20 weeks) you only need to wear this for about 19 hours per day so it means you can take this out for social occasions
3, The clearstep or invisalign treatment – this allows you to have a complete invisable system to have your teeth straightened although does take a little longer
if you would like to know more then please call in or telephone on 01772 717316 or email info@lifestyledental.co.uk
here are some people treated at lifestyle dental http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phtzJ2utmNY&feature=player_embedded

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Dental health for

Diabetics

If you’re a diabetic or your know someone who is diabetic then there are a few things to consider in terms of your dental health in this article just want to make you aware about how to maintain your dental health.
Diet – the diet will have a major impact on the health of the teeth and the gums as a diabetic you should consult a diabetic nutritionist although the main recommendations are to have regular meals at intervals with high fibre high carbohydrates and to avoid sugars. The amount of food you intake should relate to your level of physical activity on that day and this will help maintain a stable blood sugar level
What to consider for dental appointments – if your diet is well maintained and your diabetes is stable then a visit to the dentist should be a straight forward occurrence there are a few things to bear in mind
1, If your having long appointments then there may be a risk of hypoglycaemia so it’s a good idea to either eat before hand or ask if you can break in-between, or better may be to keep to short appointments and make them a few days apart.
2, It also may be a good idea to test your blood sugar before an appointment to assess if your will be able to cope without eating for a while (as having some dental procedures can mean that you may find it difficult to eat for an hour or so or even longer)
3, Always make your dentist aware of your diabetes and they will treat you accordingly and also help you
Some of the effects of diabetes on dental health and their management
Generally if the diabetes is well maintained then your dental health will not be an issue although there are a few issues to be aware of
1, Periodontal disease or gum disease – there is evidence to show that diabetics do tend to be more at risk at developing gum disease and your dentist will be able to asses this and also advice you on your oral health regime to maintain healthy gums.
2, Dry mouth – some people can suffer from a dry mouth and there are ways to manage this one is by regular sipping water again if this is something that you suffer from as a result of your diabetes then consult your dentist as well as your doctor
3, Teeth – if the diet is not controlled then there can be a higher risk of developing decay the use of a high fluoride toothpaste may be recommended to reduce the risk of developing decay and also regular visits to the dentist
if you would like to know more then please give us a call on 01772 717316 or email on info@lifestyledental.co.uk

Diabetes and Your Teeth (everydayhealth.com)

Yesterday I had the honour of speaking to students about a career in dentistry here is a video of the
talkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tgMzfkDDqo&feature=channel_video_title

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Why did I become a dentist and why did we start Lifestyle dental ?
Well it all comes back to a smile why do we smile
Well a smile is an expression of love, of joy of happiness.
A smile can give hope it can change some ones day
it is something that is passed one with out even touch or words spoken
and it can give confidence to those who bear a smile
and I like to think that by doing the work that we do at Lifestyle Dental (creating smiles) – we take part in hundereds of smiles everyday
so keep smiling – and if we can help you then give us a call on 01772 717316