Taunton and South Somerset Living Apr - May 2020
With Easter on the horizon, we celebrate the arrival of spring! With an interview with chef James Martin, a host of seasonal recipes, travel inspiration, what's on and home renovation inspiration, this issue is a glorious read - perfect with a cuppa and a hot cross bun!
With Easter on the horizon, we celebrate the arrival of spring! With an interview with chef James Martin, a host of seasonal recipes, travel inspiration, what's on and home renovation inspiration, this issue is a glorious read - perfect with a cuppa and a hot cross bun!
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SOMETHING TO<br />
SMILE ABOUT<br />
Between 18th <strong>May</strong> <strong>and</strong> 18th June <strong>2020</strong>,<br />
National Smile Month will be sharing positive<br />
messages <strong>and</strong> engaging others to develop <strong>and</strong><br />
maintain a healthy mouth. We look at what<br />
can you do to improve your pearly whites...<br />
Half the nation dislike their own smile - with many believing<br />
the state of their teeth has held them back at work <strong>and</strong> in their<br />
personal lives.*<br />
Researchers found a large percentage of the population are so<br />
self-conscious about their teeth that it affects them on an almost<br />
daily basis. In fact, one in five feel their teeth have had more of<br />
a negative effect on their confidence than their physique, hair or<br />
wrinkles. According to the study 17 per cent of those who took<br />
part have concerns that the appearance of their smile has had a<br />
negative impact on their career. Even more worryingly, one in ten<br />
went as far as to claim they have been turned down for a job due<br />
to their problematic teeth.<br />
SO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO IMPROVE A SMILE?<br />
Straightening<br />
Yes, adults can have orthodontic treatment to straighten their<br />
teeth. Adults can have orthodontic treatment to correct the<br />
same dental problems that children have, such as crowding, an<br />
overbite or gaps between the teeth.<br />
Orthodontic treatment can improve the positioning of your teeth<br />
<strong>and</strong>, in turn, their look <strong>and</strong> how well they work. Since crowded<br />
teeth are more difficult to keep clean, orthodontic treatment might<br />
reduce the risk of tooth decay <strong>and</strong> gum disease.<br />
Composite Bonding<br />
Composite bonding (also known as tooth bonding or dental<br />
bonding) offers a solution for minor damage or gaps in teeth.<br />
When carried out as a cosmetic treatment, it is not available on<br />
the NHS but many practices offer cosmetic composite bonding<br />
as a private service.<br />
Bonding is usually used for filling chips, fractures or gaps<br />
between teeth, or for fixing discolouration. A composite resin is<br />
attached to a tooth <strong>and</strong> shaped to restore its original<br />
appearance. The colour of the resin is matched to your teeth, so<br />
it will appear as though it is a natural part of the tooth.<br />
*survey by app.straightteethdirect.com<br />
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You can count on my expertise to assist you with all your<br />
denture requirements.<br />
• New Dentures<br />
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• Complete dentures<br />
direct to public<br />
• Registered & qualified<br />
dental technician<br />
• Denture repairs<br />
• Home visits<br />
Thomas Farm, Nythe, Ashcott, Bridgwater,<br />
<strong>Somerset</strong> TA7 9BN<br />
01458 210 039 | www.newdentureclinic.co.uk<br />
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