January 5th, 2012
Since the invention of the toothbrush and toothpaste, oral hygiene has been completely on the up and our mouths in London W1 have never been healthier. But even the way we brush has moved on radically with new modern brushes that have made the process an exact science in today’s world. The thing that dentists are consumed by is the removal of plaque from the teeth that will prevent further issues such as periodontal and gum disease from arising, and of course, make their lives a lot easier when treating you, and brushes have been developed in such a way as to ease plaque build up in the mouth. Just take a look at the range of brushes on sale right now- they are soft bristled, hard bristled and perfectly angled to get deeper in the mouth than ever before. They are colour coded so that they can tell you when to get a new one, but probably the best advancement has come with the introduction of the electric toothbrush. These too come in various guises; some rotate, some go back and forth, and there are even some that pulse will they go back and forth aimed specifically at removing plaque. Bit of a minefield, but check with your dentist first before slashing out on the latest gadgets, but it sure is a fact that you are now living amongst a world of toothbrushes that maximise your oral hygiene.
July 19th, 2008
To be able to deserve the title of dentist, I had to go through an extensive process of testing and registering so as to be worthy of that title. There were a lot of documents to be submitted as well as forms to fill out but in the end, I got the coveted title of being a dentist.To belong to the roster of dental professionals means that you are qualified to tackle the responsibilities expected of one. And to be able to do so, you should have had the proper education and instruction from an established university in London and neighbouring countries, including sufficient practice and experience. These are all documented and presented to the UK qualifying body for approval.
To be a registered dental practitioner means that you know what you are doing and your patients can trust you with the condition of their teeth. They have undergone several tests to ensure that they are fit to be one. It is quite scary to entrust your oral cavity just to anyone.
As I prepared for these qualifying exams, I also had to look for a couple of volunteers who would agree to be test patients during the hands on portion of the test. There were several requirements that had to be met before I can choose the right patient such as the degree of decay, the area of the damage, and the condition of the nearby structures. Finding the perfect patient was critical to my passing and being a full fledged dentist. I guess you know what happened next…
June 21st, 2008
To most children visit to the dentist is a scary thing. To most people especially the children the odours in dental clinic, the sounds of the drill, and the big man with the white mask are all the unpleasant things they wish to avoid. Hence it is important to prepare your child to overcome any anxiety before his visit to the dentist. Below are some suggestions that can help your child enjoy his visit to dentist without fear.
1. Talk to your child about his dental visit and explain to him what will happen. You can start by telling your child that the dentist is kind and friendly doctor who will “count” and “take pictures” of his tiny teeth.
2. You can ask your child to draw a picture of his mouth with his teeth to show it to his dentist. Encourage your child to talk about his drawing of his teeth before the visit.
3. Please look for books about dentist and dental clinic. These children book on dentistry usually contain pictures to help the children to understand who the dentist is and hoe the dental clinic looks like.
4. Never use dental visit as a punishment to your child mischief. This will make his visit later a nightmare experience.
5. Try to avoid using the words like shots, drill or needles that the dentist will use to fix the bad teeth.
6. Try to talk to your dentist any fear your child may has before the visit.
Choosing a child friendly dentist
There are dentists specialized in treating children. They are the dentists specialize in the taking care of children’s and teenagers’ teeth. They usually have special skills to make children feel at ease and their offices are specially designed for children. You may wish to do some survey to pick the right dentist for your child.
a. Does the dentist have special experience with children?
b. Are the dental clinic children friendly? Such as: does it have drawings of children likings on the wall, colourful books for children in the waiting room, children toys and smaller furniture?
c. Is the dentist dress friendly like wearing a mask with children’s illustration?
d. Some dentists provide audio headphones while the child is being examined.
e. Some dentist provides special children programs like tooth care club that can make the child visit to the clinic more fun.
You will make your child at ease to visit your dentist in London if you are able to find a dentist that fulfils some of the criteria listed above.
