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Did you know? Articles and blog posts with an interesting slant

Keep Your Tooth Brush Working

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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Brushing your teeth twice a day could save you from a heart attack. Scientist say those who fail to keep their teeth clean have a higher chance of suffering heart problems

In the study, researchers from University College London analysed data for more than 11,000 people, with an average age of 50, taking part in the Scottish Health Survey.

The experts found that those who never or rarely brushed their teeth were 70 per cent more likely to suffer heart disease than those who brushed twice a day. Poor oral hygiene was also linked to low-grade inflammation in the blood.

We can say with certainty that if people brush their teeth twice a day with flouride toothpaste, visit the dentist regularly and restrict sugary snacks to mealtimes, this will go a long way towards keeping their teeth and gums in a healthy state for life

History of the Electric Toothbrush

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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Did you know that the first electric toothbrush was first introduced in 1939.  It was first marketed in America in 1940 under the name Broxodent

THE BENEFITS OF CHEWING GUM

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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I’ve heard that chewing gum after eating can help prevent fillings.  Is this true, and if so how?

As long as it is sugar-free, yes, chewing gum can help to maintain a healthy mouth.  This is because it helps to boost saliva flow, helps to wash away food remnants, bacteria and plague, neutralising harmful acids and so helping to reduce decay.  According to gum manufacturers, Wrigleys, 80% of dentists now recommend chewing sugar-free gum after meals

WHICH SIDE DO YOU CHEW

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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If you are right-handed, you tend to chew on the right-hand side of your mouth and if you are left-handed then you tend to chew on the left-hand side of you mouth.

TASTE BUDS

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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Our taste buds are part of our defence mechanisms. They warn us if we are eating something that could make us ill.

Bitter fruits, for example are often poisonous, while sour fruits tend to be unripe, and therefore acidic and hard to digest.

Be In The Know

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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Elizabeth I had to have all her teeth removed, apparently because of her love  of sweets.  Once they were removed, she refused to appear in public without padding out her mouth with wads of cotton to maintain a more normal, younger-looking face shape

TOOTHPICKS

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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Some scientists believe that humans were using toothpicks 1.8 million years ago.  Curved grooves found on many ancient teeth are said to indicate that they used grass stalks to clean between their teeth.

THE WONDERFUL WORK OF YOUR SALIVA!

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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Saliva is a complex fluid which performs many different tasks.  Produced by salivary glands in our mouths, it is a natural cleanser, helping to wash away food remnants, bacteria and plaque.  

It helps to neutralise acids which can be harmful to our teeth, and forms a protective barrier on the outer layer of our teeth.

It also lends a hand in counteracting infections and makes bacteria less likely to stick to our teeth and gums.  It lubricates our tongue, mouth and throat, making it easy to eat, swallow,talk and breathe.  It also supplies us with calcium and phosphate which help to keep our teeth strong and healthy.

Unfortunately as the years take over our saliva production may slow down, which can eventually lead to Dry Mouth Syndrome and the common problem which comes with it is sore throat and difficulty in swallowing or speaking.

Treatment can vary according to the severity and cause of the condition.  Regular sips of water can help, so can chewing sugar-free gum or low calorie sugar-free foods such as celery or carrots.

If you suffer from a dry mouth, please talk to us next time you visit so we can discuss the best way of helping you

Why Is A Nice Smile Important

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit

Dr Nishan Dixit is the founder and principal dentist of Blue Court Dental. Patients enjoy his relaxed, friendly and gentle approach while experiencing his meticulous attention to detail. He has a special interest in providing smile makeovers, natural-looking white fillings and cosmetic braces, but also provides a range of treatments from preventative and general dental care to complex dental rehabilitation.
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A recent study has found that teeth are the number one facial feature that people would change.  Three out of four of  adults think that a nice smile is important to landing their dream job. 

84% think that an attractive smile is important for meeting Mr or Mrs Right,

The study was conducted on a representative sample of 1000 United Kingdom adults both men and women between 18 and 50 years of age.  The poll was the first national survey of its kind and explored the importance of smiles in relation to business and careers, dating and marriage, the social arena, and the overall value of smiles and self -esteem.

94% of those polled said they are likely to notice a person’s smile when they meet them for the first time. 

People are less likely to notice someone’s eyes, height or figure.

survey source: HPOL – The global leader in online market research