Aesthetics, Skincare, Dentistry & Cosmetic Surgery News & Insights

The adage being ‘prevention is better than a cure’. Through the well being checks available at FACEMED you can get a focused in depth look at all aspects of your health.

The fear of dentistry is one of the most common phobias in the world with approximately 1 in 10 people avoiding visiting the dentist due to their anxiety. There is a whole spectrum of fear relating to coming to the dentist ranging from not liking the experience all the way up to severe anxieties that require significant intervention to overcome. Having a fear is not only in some cases debilitating but it can have a huge effect on your dental as well as your general health so overcoming your fear is vital.

In the last 20 years conceptions towards and attitudes to our general health and wellbeing has changed dramatically. Within recent years there has been more of a shift towards educating the population on what foods are beneficial for our health with the ‘5 a day’ being a well-known concept, however much less emphasis has been put on how some of these foods and drinks may affect our teeth.

The flu season has hit late this winter with a peak in cases over the last week in the United Kingdom. 31000 people contacted their GP with flu-like illness and hospitalisation rates have soared.

There are many misconceptions regarding bleeding gums and the reasons why gums bleed. Many people believe that it is “normal” to experience bleeding gums on a regular basis, however this is a fallacy which could lead to a progressive, non-reversible, severe form of gum disease (periodontal disease).

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