As of 8/4/20, there have been no general updates with regards to the provision of general dental care in a practice like ours, based in Fulham London. This is an incredibly frustrating time for of all us here especially for those of you who are in need of routine emergency dental care which could be a simple tooth fracture, a lost crown, a broken denture, a lost filling, an ulcer or gum bleeding for example. Most dental emergencies are not classified as being urgent or life threatening such as a rapidly increasing swelling, head trauma or difficult in breathing from bleeding after a tooth extraction.

Whilst we accept that the decision by the health and governing bodies are designed to stop the spread of coronavirus by limiting face to face contact between dentist and patient, this does leave many hundreds if not thousands of patients with anxiety about when their emergency can be seen to and whether the problem is going to get much worse during the delay.
 

During this period of lockdown, it will be increasingly difficult to access dental care apart from severe emergency treatment. I have therefore written guide on how to manage routine dental emergencies at home and how we can help over the phone. I hope it is of some use.
 

With the UK currently in shut down due to the Coronavirus, I thought it would be useful to post some information on the background of the virus and how it affects us as a dental practice at Progressive Dentistry. We are currently open for emergency treatments only and those at low risk of transmission. Please feel free to contact me: e nissit@progressivedentistry.co.uk WhatsApp +44 7508 663942 Dr Nissit Patel
 

I would like to assure you that as I write this blog post at 1020 19/3/20 our doors are still open to you with the commitment of providing ongoing oral health care to the very highest standards. All staff at the practice are fit and healthy and unless we are told otherwise, we are happy to maintain your appointments. However, we fully understand should you wish to re arrange treatments for now.

Infection control has always been a fundamental tenet of our dental practice and we have always taken great pride in providing a clean and safe environment. As a routine, we use anti bacterial and virucidal sprays on the dental chair, x ray machines, surfaces and equipment after each patient visit. This has now been extended to door handles, reception area, bar area and cloakroom. Our sterilization processes are robust with logged autoclave cycles after each and every cycle. As well as pre cleaning of instruments, ultrasonic baths are used to further remove debris.

We have always managed cross infection as if every single patient we treat is potential risk hence this way we do not discriminate and every single staff member is therefore aware of their responsibilities.

Alcohol spray and gel is available at reception and we advise a 'gel in and out' approach. We have great cleaning staff who are as dedicated to hygiene as we are.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.

e info@progressivedentistry.co.uk

t 0207 7311162

Whatsapp +44 7508 663942

We will also be introducing video consultations very shortly which will be available for emergency and routine appointments. I will send a separate e mail once this has been fully instigated.

I have attached a useful poster which highlights the advice we have been given as a health care provider.

When you have an intense craving or fondness for sweet foods, then you are said to have a sweet tooth. The chances are that you drool over the likes of chocolates, cakes, cookies, and sweetened drinks.
 

Dental implants, tooth extraction, or any other form of dental surgery can be painful. There are times when it can get bloody especially with wisdom tooth extraction. Removal of an impacted or infected tooth, periodontal surgery, or dental implants are serious surgical procedures, and post-operative care is essential. Risk of infections and unnecessary pain, as well as abnormal or excessive bleeding, need to be addressed to ensure that these issues do not cause bigger problems down the line. If you are concerned about any of these effects, you can consult a dentistfor an examination and recommendation of the best course of action.

Bleeding is a normal effect of dental surgery normally, you will experience that within the next 24 48 hours after the procedure. There could be a small cut in your gum, which resulted in bleeding. Keep in mind though that oral bleeding is simply a little blood and a lot of salivas. If you see blood oozing out of your mouth, do not fret because there are some home remedies you can do to control or stop oral bleeding. 

Following your surgery, there are some things you need to do to minimise the effects of the procedure:
 

Genetics play a significant role in determining the overall health and appearance of a person. Aside from shaping the height, bone structure, and facial features, genetics also largely contribute to the oral health of a person. DNA contributes to the weakening of the enamel, which ultimately increases the risk of gum disease. For most people, it significantly determines the size of the teeth, as well as the alignment of the jaw. Crowding, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crooked teeth are common for children as early as five years old due to hereditary factors.
 

Parents need to teach their children about healthy dental habits while they are young. Healthy dental habits take time to develop, so it's good to start them young to keep their teeth far from cavities. Aside from teaching children what to do, parents must also teach them what not to do. Children may have simple habits, such as nail-biting or thumb-sucking, that may appear normal. However, unknown to many parents, these common habits may lead to adverse oral health outcomes. That said, it is crucial to prevent these bad dental habits before they turn into bigger issues in the future. Here are five bad habits that children commonly do that are bad for their health:
 

There are three common reasons that emergency tooth extraction is necessary. These are crowding, disease, and trauma. If you've recently suffered a physical injury because of a sports-related accident or something as catastrophic, you may or may not need an emergency tooth extraction. How can you tell?

Getting an emergency tooth extraction is a difficult call to make. Regardless, the advancements in dental technology and endodontic treatments can help you move forward with this challenging decision.

If you've recently had a traumatic experience, the dental and endodontic treatments may vary per location, the type of injury obtained, and the severity of the pain. If you have a cracked tooth, for example, and it's fractured to the gum line, it may not be treatable. This kind of damage needs an emergency extraction.

The process of determining an extraction depends upon the dentist's decision. If the dentist takes an X-ray of the damaged area and sees that its 10-year prognosis bodes well, he or she will not elect for an emergency extraction. If it's the opposite because the area is severely infected and past treatments were ineffective to save the damaged tooth, he or she will proceed with the tooth extraction.

Throughout, your dentist will inform you what's going on and will talk to you about the several options you can take. Even so, you must consider an emergency tooth extraction if there is no other option to save the tooth or the affected area from further damage.

An emergency extraction is also necessary to protect you from the pain. As we all know, a tooth causing pain is blinding. It's not some regular headache that goes away with over-the-counter medication. A tooth that results from a traumatic injury is severely painful. Hence, emergency tooth extraction.

Below are the available options you can look through that will help you decide to get that emergency tooth extraction now.