A study carried out by the British Dental Journal earlier this year discovered that poor oral health may impair training and athletic performance. The study examined oral health behaviours in athletes and the potential benefits of oral health intervention. It concluded that athletes had considerably higher rates of oral disease regardless of healthy brushing habits….
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We would like to welcome Kareem to our team who started with us in September and will be working Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Kareem qualified in 2012 from the University of Manchester, he then undertook his vocational training in London, during which he was awarded the Ruby Austin shield for best case presentation. Having completed his…
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Sedation is a safe and trusted method to ease your fears and anxieties about your dental appointments, enabling you to have the treatment you may have been putting off. At St.James we offer Intravenous sedation carried out by our own dentist Simi Robbins who has been with us for over 17 years, treating the most…
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We would like to welcome the newest member of our dental team, Dr Naomi Taylor. Naomi has been known to the practice for some time, as her parents have been patients of the practice for many years. Naomi qualified from Bristol in 2011 and has been providing general dental care in the UK and overseas…
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While chemotherapy helps treat cancer, it can also cause other side effects. We have created a useful fact sheet that includes information on how to minimise and manage the side effects of cancer treatment that can affect your mouth. If you would like a copy please contact Jaime our Patient Coordinator on 01452 727 665…
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Vaping can be just as dangerous, if not more dangerous than traditional smoking. The problem is that vaping is thought to be a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products, and companies are adding flavouring products to attract younger generations. The use of appealing flavours is thought to be the primary reason that 81% of current…
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Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come through, and as a result, they often get stuck because the jaw runs out of space. This means they can become difficult to clean, leading to bad breath, an altered taste or problems with gum infection and tooth decay. Some wisdom teeth can be taken out by…
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It could be they have had their teeth whitened. Tooth whitening is now very popular and not just with celebrities! If you have seen a dentist regularly and have a healthy mouth, you will be suitable for tooth whitening. Read on for how professional tooth whitening can bring back the brilliance and radiance of your smile, giving…
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Our dentists and oral health educators are often asked for advice on how to care for young children’s teeth, so here are our top tips. Cleaning your baby’s teeth Toothbrushing should be started before the teeth erupt. This allows your baby to get used to having a brush in their mouth. To brush your baby’s…
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Do you go to the gym, try to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of water? Do you look after your oral health? New evidence confirms what dental professionals have suspected for a long time; that infections in the mouth can be linked to other problems in the body, such as heart disease…
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