Is your Child in the 3% Who Have Seen the Dentist?
During my shameless lunchtime scrolling of the light-hearted nonsense “news” on the Daily Mail website, I came across something actually quite important… an article published on the 17th May in the Health section, highlighting the failure of young patients visiting a dentist, based on the annual Dental Health Statistics report from Public Health England.
Mouth Cancer: Improving Early Diagnosis. What to Look For.
This is the final part of a three-part blog series. The earlier a cancer is diagnosed and treatment started, the greater the chance of beating it are – in fact, if caught early survival rates are as high as 90%. Unfortunately, although more people have heard of mouth cancer, still too few are aware of changes in their mouths which they should get checked out.
Mouth Cancer Action Month: What are the Risk Factors?
At Bridgeways Dental we are committed to supporting the local community in Southampton and surrounding areas of Hampshire and the New Forest. November is “Mouth Cancer Action Month” hosted by the Oral Health Foundation. Aiming to raise awareness of mouth cancer and attempting to improve the numbers of mouth cancers diagnosed in their earliest stages.
Supporting the Local Community with Mouth Cancer Action Month
At Bridgeways Dental we are committed to supporting the local community in Southampton and surrounding areas of Hampshire and the New Forest. November is “Mouth Cancer Action Month” hosted by the Oral Health Foundation. Aiming to raise awareness of mouth cancer and attempting to improve the numbers of mouth cancers diagnosed in their earliest stages.
Trick or Treat at Bridgeways Dental
It’s that time of year again, it’s getting cooler outside and autumn is upon us. Oh, and let’s not forget its Halloween! A tradition is to carve pumpkins into scary faces, or will you get creative and let your artistic side show with some crafty carving? The nights are drawing in and autumn foods are warming our bellies… or you might try to use that leftover pumpkin to make something (pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, or maybe just a pumpkin mess!)
How You Too Can Have a Super Smile for Life
We all know about brushing and flossing… your dentist and hygienist remind you about these and your mum has been telling you since you were a child. But there are other steps you should take in order to keep your teeth and your mouth healthy for a lifetime. It used to be the case that people would lose teeth as they aged, and it was taken for granted that when your hair went grey (or fell out!) you would also have false teeth. That is definitely not the case now.
The Importance of Making Time For Your Oral Health
A visit to the dentist is something that many people avoid. There are many reasons for this. Fitting appointments around busy work schedules and family life as well as fears and anxieties that may have been pestering you since childhood. Don’t worry, we can help. Many factors often prevent people from making those very important […]
Summer Smile – Stay Happy and Healthy in Summer
What you need to do to stay healthy and happy during the summer months? It’s July, and summer is officially here! This means having fun in the sun with your friends and families at parties, barbeques, at the beach, and more! While it’s certainly a time to celebrate and have the time of your life […]