I have now purchased this building in which I practice. Previously, this was rented from Nottingham City Council. Consequently, the building is secure to provide dentistry and facial aesthetics for the next 999 years! The other properties adjacent to mine are being sold as individual houses. There will be an electric gate accessible to all my clients and designated parking…
Read more Are we freaking out about ageing? We can use anti-ageing creams, serums, balms, moisturisers, wrinkle smoothers, and dermal fillers to combat the signs of ageing. Has our acceptance of the ageing process been dropped in favour of actively slowing down or even reversing the signs of ageing? Some of us will want to use non-surgical procedures to try to improve our looks as we…
Read more Diet has a vital role, in particular micro-nutrition, in the development of the disease periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the gums. Diet also has an effect on the control of inflammation within the body and in particular the tissues around the teeth. Studies at Birmingham Dental School are being done to see how micronutrients control the signals from cells that…
Read more Crow’s feet are tiny wrinkles that radiate from the corner of your eyes. As the skin is thinner in this area they often appear before wrinkles in other areas. One reason why we get them is due to squinting, or any facial expression that is repeatedly made. So if you spend a lot of time in the sun, check out the faint lines in the mirror. This could be early wrinkles.…
Read more How would you replace a missing tooth? The proportion of adults with missing teeth has fallen over the years to about 6% in 2009. However, for those who do lose a tooth or teeth it can be quite distressing. A missing tooth can affect your appearance and tooth function both needing attention. The good news is that dental treatment is available to deal with missing tooth…
Read more Teeth whitening is a popular procedure as people feel that it can be an easy way to a younger looking smile. It can improve your smile by reversing the effects of drinking coffee, tea and the natural ageing process. This might be something that you want or is suggested to you by someone close to you. If you want to have crowns or veneers you have the opportunity to choose the…
Read more A lot of mystery surrounds counsellors and counselling which appears to make some people wary of seeking help. I often wonder what it is about me that is so terrifying. How can I portray my true self, which I believe is open, welcoming with an ability to allow people to talk freely around and with me. People have expectations of what I will be like as a counsellor and part of…
Read more Looking after our skin is easier if we know what type of skin we have and use the appropriate products and advice. A description of skin type is given in this useful guide from WebMD site http://www.webmd.boots.com/healthy-skin/guide/whats-your-skin-type If you are unsure of your skin type then a visit to a qualified skin care practitioner can help you discover yours and…
Read more From the moment we are born and exposed to the outside world our skin begins to change from that lovely baby-faced skin. We experience wind, rain, sun, pollution, diet, lifestyle and hormones and through it all our skin is changing in response to these factors. Your skin will change with every season and new techniques to combat these are constantly coming onto the market. A…
Read more Why do we have lips? We have lips so that we can pronounce our words properly. Lips help our mouths keep our food in. They prevent our mouths from drying out by creating a seal. They provide some of the structure of our faces. Lips are highly sensitive sensory organs that we use to kiss other people with. We can communicate our feelings by changing the shape of our lips eg…
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