Most of the ways that hayfever affects you are obvious – itchy eyes, sneezing fits and runny noses being the most common. However, it can also have a big impact on your mouth too. If you’ve been experiencing mouth problems alongside your hayfever, here’s what you can do about it. Tooth pain People often experience
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Whoever said ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’ has clearly never tried to make a reluctant child brush their teeth! Don’t worry though, we’ve got six games that will encourage tricky toddlers to brush their teeth in no time. Turn brush time into playtime Playing is one of the best ways for your child
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We use them to eat, speak and smile but how much do we actually know about our teeth? Teeth are far more interesting than you might think. Here are our five fascinating facts about teeth! Your teeth are completely unique Just like your fingerprints, your teeth are completely unique to you. Plus, each
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Mouth ulcers are areas of erosion in the lining of the mouth tissue. Although they’re harmless, they can be a painful annoyance for many people. Here are our top tips to help you get rid of them. Avoid certain food and drink Sorry for fans of spicy food, fruit juice or crisps because all of
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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. We have been paying particularly close attention to all government guidance and updates related more specifically to Coronavirus. Following recent guidance from NHS England and the Department of
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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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