Covid 19 changed, in the last 3 months, our lives and the way we work. Ashton Smile Clinic does its best to keep you and our staff safe and needs your help in doing so. Before your appointment you should:
- Use the toilet before attending the practice
- Bring your own pen (we provide single use pens if needed)
- Only bring minimal belongings into the practice with you
- Attend alone wherever possible or with one other person if absolutely necessary
- More vulnerable patients should wear a simple face covering when they attend
- If you require a chaperone inform practice before appointment
- Call the practice when you arrive
- Only enter the building when summoned by phone/SMS at the agreed time
- Be met by a team member wearing appropriate PPE who will check their medical history
- Be screened using the standard COVID-19 screening questions and if now in Category 1 will be referred to an appropriate center (if it is an emergency) or advised to self-isolate
- You must use the hand sanitizer at the entrance (IRD sensor activated dispenser right side of upstairs door) and put on a disposable mask and gloves when entering the building from the PPE station inside the front door
- Payment will be taken in advance of the dental appointment to minimize risk
- Use their own pen to sign paper forms
- Comply with the social distancing markers at reception, stay behind the screens, etc
- Then be escorted directly into the surgery
- Any patient belongings should be placed on the chair at reception
- Once entering the surgery, the patient is asked to retain their face mask and gloves (if provided) until the end of the appointment
- At the end of treatment, the patient should leave the room immediately, dispose of PPE in the clinical waste bin and perform hand sanitization using alcohol gel placed outside the door
- The patient collects their belongings from the designated area, and is escorted to the practice exit
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We are in this together. Stay safe and see you soon.
Eating healthy is the key to keeping you and your teeth in good shape.
Food is a combination of proteins, fats and carbs. The carbs are the ones that can attack your teeth and cause cavities that can lead to toothache and even tooth loss. The acids in some foods/drinks can damage the enamel, too.
It is not about not eating certain foods but being smart with your diet. It is about how much and how often.
The EatWell Guide shows that to have a healthy, balanced diet we should try to:
• eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day
• base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta
• have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)
• eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein
• choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and eat them in small amounts
• drink plenty of fluids (at least 6 to 8 glasses a day)
If you have foods and drinks that are high in fat, salt and sugar, have these less often and in small amounts.
The Eatwell Guide does not apply to children under the age of 2 because they have different nutritional needs.
Fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals and fibre. Some fruits are high in natural sugars that can be used by bacteria that attack the enamel. Limit the intake of sugars and read the product label. No added sugar does not mean sugar free. Some fruits are high in acids too and can damage the enamel badly if are eaten in large quantities and too often.
Eat fruits at the end of a meal.
Fruit juices are very high in sugars and should be avoided. It is healthier to have the fruit than the juice. If you really want some juice dilute with water, use a straw and do not add sugar. Read the label before buying fruit juices.
Citrus fruits have acids that can attack the enamel very quickly. Eat them with meals and avoid fruit juices, Do not brush your teeth for 30 minutes after having acidic food. Do not sip from acidic drinks, have a small glass using a straw, in under 15 minutes and brush your teeth 30 minutes later.
Starchy foods should make up just over a third of everything you eat and it is better to choose wholegrain or wholemeal varieties. Do not forget that starch breaks up in sugar so will attack the enamel. It does not mean not to eat but to brush your teeth after eating pasta, bread, rice, etc. Starch is not as aggressive as sugar for the teeth but will still cause cavities.
Milk and dairy foods, such as cheese and yoghurt, are good sources of protein. They also contain calcium, which helps keep your bones and teeth healthy.
Choose low-fat, low-sugar alternatives. Always read the label as the products low in fat tend to be higher in sugars.
When buying alternatives to milk, choose unsweetened, calcium-fortified versions.
Beans, meats, eggs are sources of protein, vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc and B vitamins. Nuts are part of a healthy diet but can break the teeth. Chew carefully, closing mouth gradually and stop if the food is too hard. Make sure that you brush your teeth or floss to avoid food trapped between teeth.
Some fat in the diet is essential but we tend to eat too much saturated fat so swapping to unsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol.
Fats form a protective layer over the tooth and protect them for a short while.
Milk and water, coffee/tea with no sugar are the drinks of choice. Any beverage containing acids or/and sugar are extremely harmful to teeth and should only be drunk occasionally.
Eat regularly but do not snack between meals. Combine foods wisely. Avoid sugars and acids. Brush your teeth and floss and use mouthwash.
Here is what you need to know when you have a tooth removed!
• Your dentist will advise you on a suitable period of recovery at home. This will depend on the reason for having teeth removed, the number of teeth removed and the type of anaesthetic used.
• Be careful not to bite or burn the cheeks/lips/tongue whilst they are still numb.
• Avoid mouthwash, mouth rinses, hot drinks, hot food and strenuous activity for the first 24 hours. These can dislodge the healing blood clot in the tooth socket(s) and make the area bleed.
• After 24 hours, gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water (one teaspoon of salt in one glass of warm water) 3-4 times per day, always after meals. Be very careful not to dislodge any blood clot in the tooth socket as these stop the area from bleeding and help protect from infection.
• If you do experience bleeding from the socket, apply pressure by biting down on a clean, rolled-up handkerchief that you have placed over the area. Do this for about ten minutes. Repeat if still bleeding. If bleeding has not stopped after about 30 minutes, contact A&E
• You will experience varying degrees of pain and it is advised to take regular painkillers to relieve any pain/soreness/jaw ache.
• You may experience some swelling to your jaw and face for a few days. A cold compress can help ease this. Sleeping propped up with an extra pillow can also make you feel more comfortable.
• Any bruising of the jaw muscles can cause stiffness and this tends to wear off after seven to ten days.
• Eat a well-balanced but soft diet for a few days until you feel able to chew carefully with your remaining teeth.
• Brush your teeth carefully and avoid any sockets. A child toothbrush is smaller and may be easier to use.
• It is rare, but sometimes there may be tingling or numbness to the face, lips or tongue. This tends to settle after a few days.
• Make sure you complete any course of antibiotics given to you and take the medication as advised
• Avoid smoking or at least cut down. Smoking affects the body’s ability to heal and can irritate the open sockets, which will cause more pain. Staff can offer advice, aids (e.g., nicotine patches) and support group contacts to help you quit.
• Contact the practice if you have any concerns following discharge home or if you experience any worsening pain or swelling, uncontrollable bleeding from the sockets or a raised temperature
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