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Dentists Can Spot The Signs of Domestic Abuse

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Dentists are undergoing training so they can spot the signs of domestic abuse. Our dentists are trained to recognise a whole host of problems. From gum disease and decay, to illnesses such as oral cancers or even diabetes. But Dentists all around the world are being trained to recognise symptoms of abuse. Today on the Defacto Dentists blog, we’re looking at how dentists can spot signs of domestic abuse. Dentists can spot the signs of domestic abuse. A program, titled ‘Domestic violence: recognise, respond and refer’, has been warmly received by dentists and dentistry students all around the world. This programme aims to equip dentists with the tools to help spot and discuss domestic violence with patients. It helps dentists to sensitively and skilfully reach out to patients. Specifically patients who are showing symptoms of abuse. In training sessions, the dentistry students were given role play scenarios. This allowed them to practice what they should and shouldn’t say to patient...
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What is Dental Anxiety?

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Do you feel fearful at the thought of going to the dentist? Do you get scared even thinking about entering the waiting room? Then it’s likely that you’re suffering from dental anxiety. Most people don’t relish the idea of going for their check up. However, for some it can be a terrifying thought. Around 50% of people don’t attend regular dental check ups and roughly 25% of people suffer from dental anxiety. Its a lot more common than you may think. Why do people fear the dentist? Most people who have dental anxiety have a specific reason for it. It can spring from any number of issues. Did you have a bad experience at the dentist when you were young? You may already suffer from anxiety disorders or even PTSD. Victims of abuse are often very uncomfortable with how close a dentist need to be to treat their teeth. While a bad personal experience is the most commonly cited reason for fear of the dentist, all of the other issues come down to the same thing – fear of not being in contr...
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Top 5 Teeth Whitening Products

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Which products do dental professionals recommend? We asked dentists, therapists and hygienists for their recommendations on teeth whitening products. The reason was to find out which products they would recommend for teeth whitening. You will be really surprised by the results! Products such as Enlighten, Philips Zoom and Boutique Whitening were widely used in the clinics, but none of those are available to the public. This is due to their higher peroxide levels which can only be dispensed by a fully qualified dental professional. So the answer is, if you want whiter teeth, go to your dentist, right? Yes, but there is a BIG but. Right now it is really difficult to get an appointment with a dentist to have your teeth whitened. This is because of the massive backlog of patients waiting for higher priority treatments. So how can we achieve that big bright smile we all want, especially with a healthy sun tan? Here are our top 5 products recommended by dental professionals in the UK. Nu...
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Does Covid affect oral health?

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Questions have been asked about the effect that Coronavirus has on oral health. Most of the scientific findings point to there being little or no evidence between the virus and poor oral health. However, one of the main symptoms of Covid-19 is the loss of taste and smell. Sensory problems have been reported in those with “long-covid”, the long term effects of Coronavirus. An example of this is when toothpaste tastes like charcoal or sand, and when the bristles on a normal toothbrush irritate the senses. We know that when anyone reduces the time spent brushing their teeth, there is a kick-on effect with plaque, bacteria build-up and gum disease. This could be cited as a side-effect of Covid, but there are ways of working with this. For example, using a softer toothbrush , or unflavoured toothpaste would greatly help those with sensory issues. Any other dental issues caused by Covid? Have you tried booking an appointment with an NHS dentist recently? It is nearly impossible to be se...
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Constantly Tired? It Could Be Gum Disease.

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We all have those days where we feel like we could fall asleep on the spot. But some people suffer from constantly feeling tired, otherwise known as chronic fatigue. While chronic fatigue is a symptom of many illnesses and disabilities, chronic fatigue is also a symptom of gum disease. What is Gum Disease? Well, gum disease can affect one tooth or many teeth and it starts when the bacteria in plaque, which is continuously forming a film on your teeth, causes the gums to become infected and inflamed. Although often caused by inadequate oral hygiene, you are wrong to think this won’t happen to you because you brush and floss daily. What’s the link between gums and chronic fatigue? Gum disease or otherwise, there will be an increase in the white blood cell count. This means there will also be less red blood cells circulating through your body. As the red blood cells carry oxygen to every cell in the body, it is simple to conclude that an insufficiency is bound to create some fa...
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What is the best electric toothbrush?

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Philips Sonicare range Your are going to spend some hard earned money on a good quality toothbrush and you want to make sure that you are buying the right one for you. So which one do you buy? Electric toothbrushes now have a variety of woweee technology built in to them. Sometimes it is better to simply brush your teeth well, rather than having a fancy bluetooth connection that shows you what you have in your fridge. Speed is really important, as is the replacement head on your toothbrush. Firstly speed. The difference between electric toothbrushes and sonic toothbrushes is the speed at which the head rotates/vibrates. Electric toothbrushes are generally 10 times faster than manually brushing your teeth. Sonic toothbrushes are generally 20 times faster than brushing manually. In short, brushing your teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day with a sonic toothbrush will brush twice as much as an electronic brush. The brush heads are also very important in terms of how they rotate (or b...
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How to use a rubber Tepe brush.

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Flora Couper, Hygienist Some people find floss difficult to use. Others find interdental brushes difficult as well. In this video, Flora Couper demonstrates how to use a slightly different type of interdental brush, the rubber interdental brush. Managing plaque and bacteria is a critical part of your daily oral hygiene routine. It helps to remove bacteria and plaque from between your teeth and in places you may find awkward to reach. Keeping your teeth healthy around the gum line is so important and should prevent you from having to have fillings due to decay, or even extractions due to plaque getting between your teeth and your gums. Keep a healthy, happy smile. Smile like a dentist! Interdental brushes and flossers are available on YourDentistRecommends.com The post How to use a rubber Tepe brush. appeared first on Defacto Dentists . source https://www.defactodentists.com/blog/how-to-use-a-rubber-tepe-brush/
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