Many people spend years wishing they had straighter teeth and not realising that there are now removable and convenient solutions to do this. Perhaps the name you will be most familiar with is Invisalign, which uses virtually invisible aligners that can be taken out for meals. They are perfect if you don’t want anyone to know you’re undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Dr David Cook offers Invisalign here at London Holistic Dental Centre, and as you will see from some of the images in this blog, the results are a natural looking straighter smile. He will often advise doing Invisalign in conjuncti ..read more

    This year there seems to have been less online discussion around people taking part in Dry January. Perhaps it’s because, even just two weeks in, 2023 is proving to be a challenging year. It’s always a difficult month thanks to a number of factors and this year it’s not helped by the hideous wet, grey and cold weather at a time when heating our homes has never been more expensive. So it’s understandable that reaching for a glass of wine or two may be necessary this month, however if you have been doing Dry January we just wanted to say well done and keep up the hard work, you’re ..read more

Christmas week is finally upon us, and it’s fair to say that all of us at London Holistic Dental Centre are looking forward to a few days relaxing and enjoying all of our festive favourite treats. The last thing anyone wants in the coming period is a dental emergency, so we thought we would share some tips for protecting your dental health at this time of year! Avoid the toffees We cannot stress this enough, it’s one of the most common reasons why people have a dental emergency at this time of year. Of course, we’re not saying to avoid all sweet treats, but if you have crowns, fillings or on ..read more

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the main date of focus each year is September 21st which is World Alzheimer’s Day. These campaigns are arranged annually to raise awareness and challenge stigmas surrounding Alzheimer’s related dementia. You can find out more about these campaigns by going to https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/world-alzheimers-month What we would specifically like to discuss is the link between poor oral health and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s. David has written on this topic in the past and outlined research which suggested that keeping our gums hea ..read more

It’s September, which can only mean one thing- back to school time for kids! It’s been a tumultuous few years for children, with a number of periods being spent being home schooled. However, we are in much less uncertain times, so if bad habits have been slipped into, now is the time to get back on track and protect your children’s dental health. During the morning school rush there’s a real chance that many children don’t spend enough time brushing their teeth, or decide to grab a sugary snack on their way out of the door. Sadly, statistics show that almost one in three (31%) children start t ..read more

If it has been some time since your last hygiene appointment with Annette or Maryam, we just wanted to let you know that they do have appointments available. They both do a lot more than just give your teeth a thorough cleaning, they also talk to you about all aspects of your oral health including diet, brushing techniques and what other tools could protect your teeth and gums. So, what is the advice and what are the tools? Well, gum disease (periodontitis) is the most common cause of tooth loss in the U.K. and happens when bacteria in the mouth forms plaque which is the soft white sticky depo ..read more

February is National Heart Month, which is an awareness campaign run annually by The British Heart Foundation. The aim is to make people aware of all the risks and warning signs from heart conditions, as Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the UK’s number one killer, and the world’s according to the World Health Organisation. According to figures from the British Heart Foundation here are 7.4 million people in the UK living with CVD which proves fatal for 460 people daily. What causes Cardiovascular disease? There are numerous risk factors including, but not limited to; Smoking – smokers are t ..read more

If you have been doing Dry January we just wanted to say well done and keep up the hard work, you’re almost halfway there. More and more people have been taking part in the campaign, organised by Alcohol Change. It started almost a decade ago with 40,000 people registered to take part, a number which rose to 130,000 in 2021 and this year is reported to be around 200,000. Of course, that’s only the number of people who have registered and are completing it for a charity, there are projections that in reality up to half a million people across the UK are taking part this month. The steep rise in ..read more

We would like to wish all of our patients a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022. We reopen on Wednesday 5th, however we are fully booked for the rest of the week. We have appointments available from week commencing 10th January. We look forward to seeing you soon. David Cook and The London Holistic Dental Centre Team The post Happy New Year first appeared on Holistic Dental Centre London ..read more

We rarely post about the same topic more than once, however if you have been a patient with us some time you will know we write about Mouth Cancer Action Month each year. Forgive us if you have read our numerous previous blogs on this topic, however this is a topic we are passionate about. These last few years during Covid our message has become more urgent as many patients haven’t had the number of dental health checks they normally would have had. Early detection is crucial to increase your chances of survival and Mouth Cancer can often be spotted during a thorough examination. If recognised ..read more