A great option for those people who have lost their teeth is dentures. Wearing these can make you feel more comfortable when it comes to everyday tasks such as speaking and eating. But oral discomfort is an issue for denture wearers, especially those who are new to it. Wearing dentures may take some time for your mouth and body to adjust to. If getting used to and knowing how to wear dentures well is a problem for you, you don’t need to sacrifice your comfort for a bright new smile. Here are tips to help you adjust to your new teeth and make your transition to your dentures easier:

Follow instructions

Make sure and always follow your dentist instructions after your extraction and dental fitting. Follow your treatment plan, take your medication, attend your appointments with your dentist for any adjustments, and keep up your dental visits and oral hygiene. However, if you have any questions, just ask your dentist.

Take it slow

Keep in mind that getting used to your dentures may require a period of adjustment. Start with softer foods such as soups, stews, soft pieces of bread and many more. Make sure to cut your foods into smaller bites to make chewing easier. Using both sides of your mouth to slowly chew your foods at the same time to prevent your dentures from tipping.

Sing

According to the study, singing when having your new dentures is a great way to practice speech training. Pronouncing some words and reading out load may also require practice.

Massage your cheeks

The muscles on your cheek are working hard as you chew food, so in the beginning, you may feel some soreness, but by removing them every four hours to give your cheek muscles a break it is great way to reduce any soreness and help your jaw and gums get used to your new teeth. Also, massaging your cheeks day by day can help you stay prepared for wearing dentures.

Denture adhesive

Adhesives and denture creams will help you with your new dentures. You can ask your dentist about this or you may try different brands until you find one that works for you. Just ensure that you do not have poorly fitted dentures, which can result in sores and calluses.

Smiles Centre Swindon offer both partial and full dentures and make sure that your dentures have the most secure and comfortable fit. For more dental health information schedule an appointment now or call us on 01793 200036.

What is the right way to clean our teeth? If there is a wrong way to brush our teeth, of course, there will be a right way to clean them. If you’re using the correct tools and proper technique on how to do it, you can achieve that healthy and bright smile you’ve always wanted. You should brush for at least two minutes twice a day, you can always use time yourself to monitor your brushing time. Learning how to properly clean your teeth can effectively get rid of mouth germs to prevent oral health problems. The following are some top dental care tips to keep your pearly whites shining.

Correct Tools

Choose a brush that is comfortable for you when you hold it and has the right size brush head to easily reach all of your teeth, that way you can easily clean the back of your teeth and those hard-to-reach areas in your mouth. You could use a soft nylon bristle brush. Which can effectively remove cavity and debris from your teeth, without eroding tooth enamel and irritating your gums. Pairing this with an appropriate fluoride toothpaste with have you on your way to beautiful teeth.

Brushing Technique

Do you want to brush like a professional? You can begin by tilting your brush at a 45 degree angle to your teeth and gently clean the outside and inside surfaces of your upper teeth, to clean the inside surfaces of your front teeth, just tilt the brush vertically and make some up and down strokes. Then repeat this with your bottom teeth.

After you properly brush the gum line and outer surfaces. Let’s now focus on the chewing surfaces in your mouth. Use a gentle back and forth strokes and brush these surfaces very well to prevent build up as these areas are not as smooth as your front and back teeth, and the substances stick more easily.

Don’t forget to clean your tongue

If we don’t brush our tongue it can harbour bacteria that can lead bad breath and tooth decay. So to keep your mouth healthy, don’t forget to scrub your tongue!

Rinse it

Lastly, rinse your mouth with water or you can also use your choice of mouthwash which will leave you with a fresh feeling.

Do it all over again

Now you’ve learnt how to properly brush your teeth and you’ve scrubbed and removed the plaque. Your mouth is fresh and your teeth are clean and smooth. Keep up this brushing habit. However, if you feel that your teeth could need a more in-depth clean or dental whitening, you can talk to your Dentist about your concerns.

If you follow these simple techniques and tips, soon you’ll see that brushing your teeth the right way is easy. If you have more questions about your oral health and to book an appointment, the professional dentists at Dentistry Clinic would be pleased to help you! Feel free to call us on 01793 200036.

Teaching good dental habits to your young children comes with a lot of benefits. Taking care of their pearly white teeth, even if they are still milk teeth, helps build their confidence, prevent toothache and tooth decay, and result in less fear of the dentist as well as excellent oral and overall health.

Check out these effective tips that will help you develop good dental habits in your child.

Start them young

As soon as the first milk tooth erupts, brush it with a soft toothbrush with little to no-fluoride toothpaste for babies that do not require rinsing. This is important as toothpaste is not meant to be swallowed and babies do not know how to spit out at this stage. If you are not comfortable giving toothpaste to your baby yet, you can simply wet the toothbrush with water and brush gently.

Be a good example

Children love imitating adults and doing grown-up stuff. Encourage good dental habits in your little ones by showing them how it is done and leading by example. Take them with you when it is time to brush your teeth at night or make a fun demonstration when you have to floss after dinner. Always remind them to limit their chocolates and candies and to never go to bed without brushing because it can lead to tooth decay.

Establish a routine

Children are creatures of habit. Consistently brush their teeth in the morning and before bedtime, and soon enough they will be able to associate the times with dental care as part of their regular rituals.

Add a bit of fun

Children may find tooth brushing a boring activity at first. Make them feel excited about it by getting them colourful toothbrushes with their favourite superhero or cartoon character on it. You can also sing along catchy nursery rhymes and songs about proper hygiene every time they brush their teeth for extra fun and giggles.

Bring them on regular dental visits

When you bring them to the dentist for the first time because of a toothache, your child will associate pain to dental visits and will be scared of it and dread it all their life. Take away the fear of going to the dentist by bringing your child to your own dental appointments. This way the dental clinic becomes a familiar place and the dentist a friendly face for your child.

General and cosmetic dentistry Swindon

The Smiles Centre is one of the best in family dentistry in Swindon. We have an amazing team of professional dentists and dental technicians that offer a wide range of pain-free dental treatments, including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, crowns, veneers, and more.

For enquiries and to book a dental appointment, please complete the contact form on our website or give us a call on 01793 200036.

Whether you’re looking for a new dentist or haven’t gone to one in years, there are still important considerations to look for when choosing a dentist. Because of our different dental needs, we need to consider personalised maintenance and specific treatments for our teeth. If your case isn’t checked early and allowed to worsen, an oral health condition might lead to other health risks including cardiovascular related ailments. So how do you find the right dentist that is ideal for you?

Here are some of the things you need to look for when choosing a dentist that is right for you.

1. Training and Clinical Experience

Experience is key and matters greatly when it comes to all medical conditions. The more experience a medical practitioner has with a procedure or condition, the higher the possibility of the client’s condition to be addressed.

First, you can start by developing a comprehensive list of all the potential dentists you know. Try asking friends, other healthcare providers and your family for recommendations and opinions. Take time to carefully research each dentist’s experience and credentials both online and on other related sources that might be helpful. As you go through the list, make sure you call each dentist and request for a consultation appointment. This will help you to meet, interview and analyse every dentist in question.

2. Research Hospital Quality

Good dentists treat their patients, especially those who need sophisticated dental treatments, in a clinical setting. They are mandated to ensure the quality of care offered by the clinic where they treat their patients. Patients in high quality clinics experience better survival rates and fewer complications than those in standard clinics. One of the things that you should also take into consideration is the dentist’s location. Should you be required to visit the dentists often for treatments or tests, you might want to consider a location that is ideal and not far away from your home. A location that is near will encourage you to go for the treatments while a faraway location may discourage a timely care.

3. Review Your Insurance

Your insurance coverage is critical when choosing a dentist. To get the most out of your insurance, check whether a dentist is within your plan.

Note that the dentist’s experience, credentials and track record are critical considerations. Follow these tips to find a dentist that’s perfect for you. If you find this article useful, check out our services and get yourself the best dentist.

It’s all Smiles at Smiles Centre as celebrity favourite Richard Marques joins as an associate dentist

Richard Marques is very well known in London, he’s established himself as the go-to for celebrities in his London practice located in Wimpole Street. He’s treated many high profile patients such as Jamie Redknapp, Rita Ora and Sadie Frost. Richard has vast experience in providing high-quality cosmetic dentistry for his patients, often referred to as the Hollywood smile.

Because Smiles Centre already have a strong clinical team in place with Michael, Simon, Kate, Helen and Anne-Marie, there are so many treatments on offer now such as facial aesthetics, teeth whitening, implants, dentures and the ever-popular CFast teeth straightening. This makes it a really exciting time to be a patient at Smiles Centre, here’s Richard talking about cosmetic treatments with Stuart Miles, our non-clinical director. It’s truly incredible to have so many experts working together under one roof, this is especially true as the practice has it’s very own laboratory on-site.

Here’s a video of Richard explaining a little about the cosmetic work he can provide

If you’d like a consultation with Richard or one of our clinical team, just pop over to our main page and fill in a quick form, we will then call you to discuss your options. Alternatively, you can call the reception team on 01793 722266.

The practice is open Monday to Friday, 9-5 but also opens late on a Thursday until 8pm.

Just take a look at some of Richards dental transformations

There are many payment options if you’re thinking of having some cosmetic dental treatment because Smiles Centre can offer you interest-free payment plans as well as their ongoing regular Smile plans which cover your regular treatments like check-ups and routine hygiene.