Dental Health

[undisputed 1,664]

Dear oh Dear just been on sky news that 1 in 7 English people dont have enough teeth to eat comfortably. What have you lot been up too? Are you all feart of the dentist? there's a new invention guys it's called TOOTHPASTE! use it a couple of times a day and not only will your breath be nicer but you might be able to keep the remainder of those black stumps that pass for your teeth!

[tb25 4,627]

mates like that hes 30,hardly any teeth left and the ones what are are rank i have most my teeth apart from 2 or 3 and in good nick,i hate bad teeth especially on women

[Malt 379]

Dear oh Dear just been on sky news that 1 in 7 English people dont have enough teeth to eat comfortably. What have you lot been up too? Are you all feart of the dentist? there's a new invention guys it's called TOOTHPASTE! use it a couple of times a day and not only will your breath be nicer but you might be able to keep the remainder of those black stumps that pass for your teeth!

 

 

A Scot giving health advice to the English? Talk about pots and kettles coming from a native of the place that invented the deep fried mars bar & the stonner kebab!

 

[undisputed 1,664]

Dear oh Dear just been on sky news that 1 in 7 English people dont have enough teeth to eat comfortably. What have you lot been up too? Are you all feart of the dentist? there's a new invention guys it's called TOOTHPASTE! use it a couple of times a day and not only will your breath be nicer but you might be able to keep the remainder of those black stumps that pass for your teeth!

 

 

A Scot giving health advice to the English? Talk about pots and kettles coming from a native of the place that invented the deep fried mars bar & the stonner kebab!

 

 

 

LOL I may be fat and unfit but at least I'm able to eat that stuff....it would need to be liquidised for you lot

[Malt 379]

 

 

LOL I may be fat and unfit but at least I'm able to eat that stuff....it would need to be liquidised for you lot

 

Hey, I've still got all my adult teeth in my heed Undi, besides I'm not English...

[undisputed 1,664]

 

 

LOL I may be fat and unfit but at least I'm able to eat that stuff....it would need to be liquidised for you lot

 

Hey, I've still got all my adult teeth in my heed Undi, besides I'm not English...

 

You'll be fine then mate.....here is some useful info for my English cousins

 

 

..Which Toothbrush is best

 

 

 

.There are a great number of toothbrushes on the market, manual brushes of all shapes and sizes, electric toothbrushes with sonic or oscillating actions, and battery powered brushes, it can be difficult to decide which toothbrush is best for you.

 

Most dental care professionals steer clear of battery powered brushes as they are usually less powerful and less cost effective than electric toothbrushes but are aimed at the same audience (claiming to do the same job as electric brushes), if you don’t want a manual brush go for electric rather than battery powered.

 

Manual verses Electric Toothbrushes

It is important to know that either type of brush, provided you have the correct head size and softness, can clean as well as the other so long as you are cleaning your teeth effectively.

 

Electric brushes

An electric toothbrush does take the hard work out of tooth brushing as it does a lot of the cleaning for you, they must however, be used in the correct way, i.e. no scrubbing! They are particularly useful for people who have difficulty managing a manual brush e.g. children and sufferers of arthritis or strokes, or even those who have picked up the bad habit of scrubbing too hard as many electric brushes stop working if the pressure applied is too great.

 

A sonic toothbrush such as a Phillips Sonicare brush gently vibrates to remove plaque and debris from the teeth. When using this type of brush the user simply has to angle and manoeuvre the brush effectively over the teeth to ensure that all of the tooth surfaces are reached when cleaning.

 

An oscillating brush such as an oral b electric brush has a head which quickly rotates forwards and backwards by 180 degrees, similar to the bass technique used for manual brushing. When using this type of brush the user simply places the head on each tooth individually ensuring each tooth is cleaned effectively on all surfaces.

 

Remember to read the instructions when you by a new electric toothbrush, or ask your dentist, therapist or hygienist for tips if you’re not sure that you’re using it correctly.

 

Sonic brushes tend to have a more traditional shaped head and oscillating ones a round head. The important thing to remember when choosing the head for your brush is to go for a soft small head; this makes it easier to reach difficult areas and ensures that brushing is done gently. A head that is too hard can wear away gum tissue and enamel over time. Double heads and larger heads make access more difficult.

 

Oral b brush heads fit all oral b toothbrushes(including children’s’ toothbrush heads) but Phillips Sonicare brush heads have specific heads for specific brushes so make sure you check your type of Sonicare before replacing the head.

 

You don’t have to get an ‘all singing all dancing’ brush so long as it has an electric charger and preferably a two minute timer the brush will be sufficient. Prices do vary and Sonicare brushes are expensive but they do tend to last, there are often half price deals available and buying a good electric brush is a sound long term investment.

 

Manual brushes

If you feel you can clean your teeth effectively with a manual brush make sure that you choose one with a soft small head, as with electric brush heads, a soft one will reduce the risk of brushing too hard and potentially scrubbing away gum tissue or enamel over time, and a small head makes access to difficult areas easier.

 

Some are available with indicator strips to show you when the brush needs replacing which is handy, and there are lots of different shaped heads, those which claim to ‘clean between’ or to reach difficult areas, however a simple headed manual brush is fine, such as the Sensodyne 3.5 manual brush, it is the physical act of brushing that really matters.

 

Manual brushes are much cheaper than electric ones but you must ensure that your teeth are cleaned effectively, there are some tips for good brushing in the post ‘tips for effective tooth brushing’, and you can always talk to your dentist, therapist or hygienist to make sure you’re using it properly.

 

Whichever brush you decide is right for you, remember to replace the heads or brush regularly to keep them working effectively, this is usually every three months for manual brushes and oral b electric brushes and every six months for Phillips Sonicare electric brushes, also remember to clean interdentally to really look after you teeth

[RossM 8,149]

thats like a row of condemned hooses

[Keano 74]

 

 

LOL I may be fat and unfit but at least I'm able to eat that stuff....it would need to be liquidised for you lot

 

Hey, I've still got all my adult teeth in my heed Undi, besides I'm not English...

 

You'll be fine then mate.....here is some useful info for my English cousins

 

 

..Which Toothbrush is best

 

 

 

.There are a great number of toothbrushes on the market, manual brushes of all shapes and sizes, electric toothbrushes with sonic or oscillating actions, and battery powered brushes, it can be difficult to decide which toothbrush is best for you.

 

Most dental care professionals steer clear of battery powered brushes as they are usually less powerful and less cost effective than electric toothbrushes but are aimed at the same audience (claiming to do the same job as electric brushes), if you don’t want a manual brush go for electric rather than battery powered.

 

Manual verses Electric Toothbrushes

It is important to know that either type of brush, provided you have the correct head size and softness, can clean as well as the other so long as you are cleaning your teeth effectively.

 

Electric brushes

An electric toothbrush does take the hard work out of tooth brushing as it does a lot of the cleaning for you, they must however, be used in the correct way, i.e. no scrubbing! They are particularly useful for people who have difficulty managing a manual brush e.g. children and sufferers of arthritis or strokes, or even those who have picked up the bad habit of scrubbing too hard as many electric brushes stop working if the pressure applied is too great.

 

A sonic toothbrush such as a Phillips Sonicare brush gently vibrates to remove plaque and debris from the teeth. When using this type of brush the user simply has to angle and manoeuvre the brush effectively over the teeth to ensure that all of the tooth surfaces are reached when cleaning.

 

An oscillating brush such as an oral b electric brush has a head which quickly rotates forwards and backwards by 180 degrees, similar to the bass technique used for manual brushing. When using this type of brush the user simply places the head on each tooth individually ensuring each tooth is cleaned effectively on all surfaces.

 

Remember to read the instructions when you by a new electric toothbrush, or ask your dentist, therapist or hygienist for tips if you’re not sure that you’re using it correctly.

 

Sonic brushes tend to have a more traditional shaped head and oscillating ones a round head. The important thing to remember when choosing the head for your brush is to go for a soft small head; this makes it easier to reach difficult areas and ensures that brushing is done gently. A head that is too hard can wear away gum tissue and enamel over time. Double heads and larger heads make access more difficult.

 

Oral b brush heads fit all oral b toothbrushes(including children’s’ toothbrush heads) but Phillips Sonicare brush heads have specific heads for specific brushes so make sure you check your type of Sonicare before replacing the head.

 

You don’t have to get an ‘all singing all dancing’ brush so long as it has an electric charger and preferably a two minute timer the brush will be sufficient. Prices do vary and Sonicare brushes are expensive but they do tend to last, there are often half price deals available and buying a good electric brush is a sound long term investment.

 

Manual brushes

If you feel you can clean your teeth effectively with a manual brush make sure that you choose one with a soft small head, as with electric brush heads, a soft one will reduce the risk of brushing too hard and potentially scrubbing away gum tissue or enamel over time, and a small head makes access to difficult areas easier.

 

Some are available with indicator strips to show you when the brush needs replacing which is handy, and there are lots of different shaped heads, those which claim to ‘clean between’ or to reach difficult areas, however a simple headed manual brush is fine, such as the Sensodyne 3.5 manual brush, it is the physical act of brushing that really matters.

 

Manual brushes are much cheaper than electric ones but you must ensure that your teeth are cleaned effectively, there are some tips for good brushing in the post ‘tips for effective tooth brushing’, and you can always talk to your dentist, therapist or hygienist to make sure you’re using it properly.

 

Whichever brush you decide is right for you, remember to replace the heads or brush regularly to keep them working effectively, this is usually every three months for manual brushes and oral b electric brushes and every six months for Phillips Sonicare electric brushes, also remember to clean interdentally to really look after you teeth

 

f*****g heel :sick: :crazy:

[Guest crobinc840]

I feel sorry for the people that kiss those mouths. Mouthwash afterwards helps too While we're on hygiene, what about deodorant? There are some rank people out here and it isn't just the men :sick:

[North Country Boy 0]

Fook me, dustbin teeth ................... one in every yard

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

You know something Undi? I always read your posts when I see them, since we get along and all that.

 

But now you've posted a close up shot of rotten teeth I might steer clear. Rotten teeth make me feel faint and week in the knees with disgust. I can't cope. It's not fair that you just exposed me to that sight

 

Never seen a child with rotten teeth until I moved to this country. Imagine my horror when I met a kid who wasn't even 10 and he had a row of rotten front teeth. Fear of the dentist is a national past time here - I just don't get it Folks always comment that I have 'nice teeth' like it's so rare they feel the need to make note of it

 

Really, folks want to get brushing here and start taking care of their chompers. Yucky teeth have to be the world's biggest turn off.

[martin 332]

[lanesra 4,007]

i actually love going to the dentist , every 3 mth for check and polish , people think im crackers for going voluntlary, my mates only go when they have a problem which is usually too late.

[Wild Whippies 11]

I believe Scotlands NHS dentistry works on a fee per item basis. i.e. each filling or crown you have done is paid for individually.

England operates on a band system. Band 1 £16.50 will get you a check up, then you can come back and have some xrays then back again and have a scale and polish. If each appointment was 15mins long your essentially paying £16.50 for 45 minutes with a dentist and nurse treating you and the equipmant and facilities.

Band 2 is £45.60 and covers fillings, root canal work and bridgework, whether you need 1 or 20 the price covers the lot.

Band 3 is £198.00 for this you can have crowns, bridge work, dentures, fillings, the full monty. Laboratories make the crown, bridge and denture work and it isn't cheap using materials like porcelain and precious metals.

 

Whilst £198.00 might seem a significant figure, when you realise this could equate to a patient needing so much work that you would actually run up a considerable debt treating them, is it any wonder many UK dentists left the NHS?

3 years down the line after Labour governments NHS dental contract came into place there's a mass of people in a shocking state and NHS dentists are obviously reluctant to take them on for treatment purely because these patients will financially ruin them.

Additionally the NHS has contracts with dentists with a set amount of units of treatment. For those with a limited amount, seeing these patients can actually prevent you from providing NHS treatment to your existing patients because the contracter will deduct money from the dentist.

The new governments contract is supposed to be released this month and if rumours are correct then I think even more dentists will leave the NHS.

That's if the innescent rise in legislative fee and red tape doesn't put them off enough.

Edited December 17, 2010 by Wild Whippies

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

 

I could go off you

 

... minging teeth, it's just so :sick: