Dental Hygienist & Dental Therapist Anna Elliott

06/10/2024

To keep healthy, here's the truth.
You gotta brush each and every tooth.
The teeth in the front get a lot of care,
But don't forget the ones back there! 🦷🪥

04/12/2023

You may not be aware that ulcers, lumps or red patches that persist for more than two weeks can be a sign of oral cancer.

These symptoms are often brushed off as smaller issues, however if you do experience this you need to contact your GP or dentist straight away. Get checked and get peace of mind.

15/09/2023

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04/11/2022

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10/07/2022

Your teeth and gums have a wide-ranging impact on your health, from your risk of Alzheimer's, to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

10/07/2022

Oral diseases can be prevented with simple yet effective methods:

✔️Brush teeth x2 a day with fluoride toothpaste 🪥🦷
✔️ Do not use to***co 🚭
✔️ Enjoy a healthy diet 🫑
✔️ Limit alcohol 📉🍷

29/05/2021

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Many of us love a biscuit with our morning cuppa, but remember to keep an eye on the sugar content of your favourite before you start dipping! What’s your bickie of choice? Let us know in the comments.

Think you’ve had a few too many? Find your local practice and book a check-up here: https://bit.ly/3p76KgQ

Sugar content information sourced from Diabetes UK.

02/02/2021

"Your gums bleed when you floss because you don't floss enough"

Turns out if you floss enough, your gums won't be inflamed so they don't bleed when you floss

07/12/2020

23/11/2020

Self check yourself and save your life 👍

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant far fewer people have been able to visit a dentist for what could be a life-saving check-up.

This year the Oral Health Foundation is encouraging more people to self-check for mouth cancers which might be critical for early detection and to combat the potentially devastating rise in cases.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3nDVSoK

12/11/2020

Ever tried an app to motivate yourself or your children to brush ? Maybe take a look at this 🦷💃🏼👍🦷🕺🏿👍

09/11/2020

Do you know how to check yourself for mouth cancer? If not, find out below and join the nation in doing a check on 18th November!