Toothbrushing Tips Toothpaste Mouthwash Diet Teeth start to decay after having food or drink that has sugar in. It is how often your child has sugary foods and drinks that causes tooth decay. It is not the amount of sugary foods they have. Try to only give sugary foods to your child at mealtimes, and… Read more »
We are continually seeking ways to minimise our impact on the environment and reduce waste as much as we can in a dental environment. Our latest initiative has seen us change out all the hand sanitiser and soap dispensers across the practice. Our old dispensers used a system which required the bottle within the dispenser… Read more »
The connection between mental health and physical health has become more widely known in recent years. When your physical health is poor, this can affect your mental health and vice versa. The influence they exert on each other is profound. Poor mental health can manifest in various behavioural patterns that compromise oral care. Similarly, oral… Read more »
We see many people living with dementia at Westleigh Dental Care and are experienced with dealing with all sorts of scenarios. People living with dementia may be more prone to dental problems including tooth decay, gum disease and dry mouth leading to fungal infections. Remembering to follow a good oral health routine or expressing they… Read more »
It’s that time of year when many people take stock of their finances and start thinking about their budget for the year. A dental plan can be a good way to know exactly what your outgoings will be for your dental needs and means you can spread the cost throughout the year. Not all dental… Read more »
We are proud to announce that Westleigh Dental Care was awarded the BDA Good Practice certification. The BDA are a trade union and professional body, who represent all fields of dentistry and offer advice and education. Their duty is to promote patient interests, advance the art, science and ethics of dentistry, and improve the nation’s oral… Read more »
Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is where a tumour develops on the tongue, mouth, lips, gums or inside of the cheeks. Anyone can get mouth cancer but the most common age for diagnosis is between 66 and 70. Symptoms can include: If you have any of these symptoms you should make an appointment… Read more »
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is where the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection and starts attacking the organs and tissues. It is important to recognise and treat the symptoms of sepsis, as if left unattended it can be life-threatening. The signs and symptoms of sepsis include: People with a reduced immune system,… Read more »
Dentistry is a huge contributor to plastic waste, from disposable gloves, toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes and dental floss – it all mounts up. At Westleigh we are conscious of this and while lots of the plastic we use is necessary to maintain hygiene standards, we have also looked at what we can do to reduce plastic… Read more »
At Westleigh Dental Care we have been looking at ways we can save energy to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce our outgoings as a business. The building at Westbury Road has been double-glazed and has had loft insulation for quite some time. This helps to stop the heat from escaping. In 2020 we installed… Read more »
