How coffee could cure bad breath

Compounds found in coffee beans prevent the release of bacteria responsible for halitosis, according to a study carried out by Tel Aviv University.  Reports from the Daily Mail and Daily Expressnote the work of Professor Mel Rosenberg, who has spent two decades studying the diagnosis and treatment of halitosis, and who is the inventor of the Dentyl range of products. He claims that while coffee has always carried a reputation for causing bad breath, tests involving the addition of black coffee to bacteria-laden saliva resulted in a reduction of odour causing gases by up to 90 per cent. 

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/110048/Coffee-cures-bad-breath-

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1195537/How-cup-coffee-keeps-breath-smelling-sweet.html

Whilst intriguing (I thought coffee actually caused bad breath!) the most important way to maintain nice fresh breath is to visit your dentist regularly for a checkups/hygeine and follow a good at home cleaning routine.

If your worried or concerned about your dental care why not book in for a check up or a free consultation with a member of the team, who can discuss your concerns.

You can drop us a call on 0116 2891317 or email us at info@smileessential.co.uk

Visiting the dentist can sometimes give us a feeling of nervousness, but why is that? What is it about the dentist that reminds us of nothing but dental pain and anxiety?

At Smile Essential we have introduced painless dentistry, a concept many of us will find very hard to grasp. To start off what exactly is painless dentistry?

Painless dentistry can be defined as the removal of elements which our mind associates with going to see the dentist. We have set our clinic up with your relaxation in mind; we want you to feel at home and calm while you are here with us.

Of course we understand that bad memories triggered by sounds and past experiences can often cause a lot more pain and fear during a dental procedure than there actually is.

So what steps have Smile Essential taken to prevent this unwanted pain and make your procedure fear-free and pain-free?

If you have already visited us you will have noticed that we have removed all of the usual stigmas that could possibly cause you to panic. Gone are the typical white/blue clinical walls and the white dental coats. You won’t see any needles around and you won’t be greeted with the typical dental aroma’s. Our existing clients will be aware of our individual lemon aroma.

Stress can also be a powerful force in your fear of dentistry, which is why we spend a lot of time chatting with you, this allows you to feel calmer and open to chat about any fears you may have.

There are many ways to provide pain-free dental treatment, but nothing helps more than a calming atmosphere and a reassuring dentist who can put you at ease.

Here at Smile Essential we treat people as individuals. We’ll chat about any particular phobias people may have and don’t worry we’ve heard them all from the usual  i.e. needles, smell and the sound of the drill. To the more unusual from cotton wool to fish on the T.V. We’re here to help.

In addition to painless dentistry, there is also something we all can do to rid ourselves of unwanted dental pain. The best way to avoid dental problems is to go to your dentist regularly and maintain good oral hygiene, so that each time you visit it should just be to maintain your initial investment in your smile.

If you would like to benefit from a pain free dental experience please give us a call today on 0116 2891317 or send an email to info@smileessential.co.uk

Here at Smile Essential we believe prevention is key to maintaining good oral health. So we constantly strive to improve peoples knowledge around maintaining good oral hygiene. 

We have two Oral Health Educators at Smile Essential and we are about to have a third!

Emilia is working hard to gain a qualification to become an Oral Health Educator and is very passionate that education is key not only for children but also adults.

As part of her training and enthusiasm about National Smile Month, Emilia held an Open Day Event to educate children about tooth brushing. As you can see from the photos below the children really enjoyed themselves and learnt some valuable hands on information about Oral Health which will aid them in maintaining a Healthy Smile for life.

We always enjoy our open days and evenings it’s great for us to chat with patients and their friends in a more relaxed casual setting. We often find people feel more comfortable asking us questions at these events. We have some exciting open events for the future, so keep checking our blog and offers page for updates.

We wish Emilia all the best with her Oral Health Educator course and will keep everyone posted on her progress.