If you are in pain or bleeding after an extraction, continue to take regular painkillers for several days after the extraction. It is normal for the pain to be at its worst at day 3-4. Some pink spit or oozing is normal after an extraction, but if the socket is bleeding freely, bite hard on
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Clean and check the If the crown is mostly hollow, you can attempt to re-cement it at home if you feel confident to do so. Remove any debris from the crown, you can use something like the tip of a paperclip to scrape the old cement Clean your tooth thoroughly. All debris must be
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Anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen can help reduce sensitivity from teeth. Combining paracetamol and ibuprofen has also been shown to be effective. There is currently no strong evidence that drugs like ibuprofen can make COVID-19 worse. If you have no coronavirus symptoms carry on taking ibuprofen as normal. So until we have more information, take paracetamol to
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At London City Smiles we are following recent guidance from NHS England and the Department of Health, dental practices have been advised to stop aerosol sprays and prioritise emergency treatment where possible during Coronavirus lockdown. In the meantime, there are some home measures may help make symptoms manageable until care can be accessed. If
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As a Dental Practice, we work in an environment where the prevention of the spread of a whole range of infections is woven into everything we do. In addition to our usual scrupulous cross infection control measures, we have been paying particularly close attention to all government guidance and updates related more specifically to Coronavirus.
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KIDS DAY SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2019 9AM – 1PM Free dental check-up advice on brushing diet and fluoride application Goodie bags given to all children attending It is important to teach children the value of good dental health as early as possible in their lives, so that they may continue to hold this importance
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Brushing our teeth is something we do every day, a vital part of maintaining positive oral health, and yet millions of us are doing it wrong. From overly short routines to brushing too hard, there’s plenty of us out there with bad brushing habits. We’re here to set the record straight and get you back
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Your children’s teeth help to shape the future of their dental health. That being said, getting your child to take their teeth as seriously, isn’t the easiest of tasks! However, it can be made easy with a few considerations from the adults! Planning ways to encourage tooth brushing is the best way of making sure
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Everybody has the cheeky treats they like to indulge in, unfortunately for your teeth though, they’re usually high in sugar. It is no secret that sugar is bad for your dental health, it causes damage to the enamel which can lead to erosion. The best way to avoid this is to give sugar the boot,
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