March 21, 2010
The Mail on Sunday published a feature describing the potentially damaging effects of effervescent vitamin supplements to your teeth. A study from the University of Helsinki has shown that eight types of effervescent tablets had corrosive effects, “leaching out the minerals contained in teeth”. In the article, Adam Thorne confirms that the daily use of such supplements could weaken teeth and provide insights into the relationship between acidic solutions and dental erosion.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1255998/Revealed-How-fizzy-vitamin-supplements-wreck-teeth.html
Posted under: Uncategorized — lhamilton @ 1:39 pm
February 5, 2010
According to an article on the Mail Online having bad teeth can age a women by up to 13 years. The article discusses the findings from Dental Ambassador for Oral B, Dr Phil Stemmer, who carried out the Oral B Smile Report. Dr Stemmer showed two different photos of the same model to 2,000 Brits: in one photo the model has gleaming white teeth and in the second she has yellow, discoloured teeth. The report found that people guessed the age of the model with white teeth to be 31 years old, while they perceived the age of the model with discoloured teeth to be 44 years old.
Dr Stemmer is quoted as saying: ‘the research highlights the importance the appearance of your teeth can have on the way people perceive you.’ Oral B Smile Report also discovered that the majority of participants believed that people with good teeth would have attended a private school, attended university and are paid more than people with bad teeth. The article also points out the negative effects of smoking, not brushing regularly and drinking coffee or red wine on teeth.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1225135/Down-mouth-Why-bad-teeth-age-13-years.html
Posted under: Uncategorized — HarleyStreetDental @ 7:28 am
January 25, 2010
BBC News Online reports that a chain of private dental practices in Hull is trialling Grindcare, a device that prevents teeth grinding during sleep by delivering a tiny electrical impulse when it detects that grinding is about to begin. The report says that it reduces up to 80 per cent of grinding within 2 months. Scientific adviser to the BDA, Professor Damien Walmsley is quoted saying, “Teeth grinding is a problem that affects a significant minority of individuals. It is often caused by stress. Patients who are affected by the problem should consult their dentist.”
Posted under: Uncategorized — HarleyStreetDental @ 9:31 am
November 18, 2009
This is the official UK Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign which is conducted with advice from and supported by the Department of Health and the British Dental Association.
The Facts
- More than 5,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the UK each year.
- Around 1,800 die from the disease annually in the UK – on average one death every 5 hours.
- The 5 year survival rate for sufferers of mouth cancer is 50%.
- About 70 per cent of mouth cancers are detected at a late stage, reducing chances of survival.
- Early detection and diagnosis improve survival chances to more than 90%.
Dentists are trained and in the best position to detect the earliest signs of abnormality in the mouth
*Source: British Dental Health Foundation
For further enquires, or to book a consultation with one of our highly trained dentists please call on 0207 636 5981 or email us info@harleystreetdentalstudio.com today.
Posted under: Uncategorized — HarleyStreetDental @ 11:04 am
August 11, 2009
The latest BBC article on oral cancer is alarming!
This article suggests that Alcohol is to blame for the alarming rise in the rate of oral cancers among men and women in their forties.
The number of mouth, tongue and lip cancer has risen by 26% in the past decade. Since the 1950’s alcohol consumption has doubled and is most likely culprit – says cancer research UK.
The Facts:
Each year approximatley 1,800 people die from oral cancer in the UK.
There are 5000 newly diagnosed cases each year.
Vizilite oral cancer screening is the number 1 in Oral cancer screening and is now available at Harley Street Dental Studio. Dr Mark Hughes and Dr Adam Thorne are both trained is perfoming the Vizilite oral cancer screening test and are now offering it to their patients or patients referred to the practice via their own GP.
Contact the practice to have your Vizilite test today – 02076365981 or email info@harleystreetdentalstudio.com
Prevention is key.
Please speak to Debbie at Harley Street Dental Studio if you have any further questions.
Posted under: Uncategorized — Adam Thorne @ 8:13 am
June 10, 2009
Treating – Gum disease can ease “aid arthritis” symptoms
BBC Online recently reported on a study published by the Journal of Periodontology in the United States which linked gum disease with rheumatoid arthritis. The study suggested that gum disease is “prevalent” in people with rheumatoid arthritis and that anyone suffering from Periodontal/Gum disease could find relief from arthritis symptoms if they treat the underlying disease. British Dental Health Foundation chief executive Nigel Carter says the new research “supports existing evidence which found that extracting painful teeth had a positive impact on arthritic pain.”
Federico Tinti – Acting Periodontist for Harley Street Dental Studio supports this study and also adds that any disease/infection that is underlying in the body can have a knock on effect or infact make other illnesses worse. Periodontal disease must be treated by a Periodontist as it can cause loss of teeth and bone. It can be controlled but in advanced cases – not reversable.
To read the full article click on the BBC Link – http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8063512.stm
Please contact our practice and speak to Tennille or Debbie if you have further questions regarding this article.
Posted under: Uncategorized — HarleyStreetDental @ 4:19 am
If you havent already discovered Suzannes files then you are missing out on so many fantastic places and secret destinations!.
Suzanne has really devoted her life and lifestyle to finding quality resturants, hotels, beauty products salons and also medical/dental facilities. Harley Street Dental Studio has been named Londons top practice.
See our article on Suzannes notes ” Harley Street Dental Studio, Top London Dentist for Healthy Teeth “
Maybe you can also find the perfect hotel for summer!.
Posted under: Uncategorized — HarleyStreetDental @ 2:34 am
May 6, 2009
Dr Hughes an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry He has just returned from the 25th Anniversary scientific session in Hawaii on Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2009.
The congress is focused on ” contemporary cosmetic dentistry is a comprehensive approach to total oral health care that combines art and science to achieve optimal dental function, health and esthetics”.
The AACD is dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehensive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health and esthetics.
Dr Hughes feels that being an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry allows him to have access to the latest technology and technicque providing exceptional results for his patients.
Welcome Back Dr Hughes!!
Posted under: Uncategorized — HarleyStreetDental @ 8:51 am
