A recent publication by Brain researchers in University of Louisville has found an association between certain types of stroke and the presence of the oral bacteria (gram-positive Streptococcus mutans). Links between Oral Bacteria and Stroke In the single hospital study, researchers at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in Osaka, Japan, observed stroke patients to […]
My Botox Experience
Dapo before Botox 23-01-2016 Dapo 1 month after mid forehead Botox 23-02-2016 Meet Charlotte Charlotte is an experienced facial aesthetics practitioner. Since joining the practice, she had tried to convince me of the merits of introducing facial aesthetic treatments at the practice. I wasn’t convinced. In my mind only “certain” type of people had Botox […]
Teeth Whitening
Before Teeth Whitening After Teeth Whitening Tooth Whitening at Dental 397 Exeter Are you conscious some or all of your teeth are discoloured or stained? Do you feel embarrassed to smile sometimes? At Dental 397, we provide professional teeth whitening to remove stains caused naturally over time and artificially by smoking, coffee and other methods. […]
Looking after your teeth when you have a busy life
Looking after your teeth when you have a busy life due to work or family, can sometimes be challenging. It’s very easy to rush though the act of tooth brushing, or even skip it altogether, grab energy drinks or snack in place of lunch when you are on the go. An article recently published by […]
Dry mouth- How to diagnose it, Causes and Treatment
We all occasionally have a dry mouth if we are dehydrated or feeling nervous, but a persistently dry mouth can be a sign of an underlying problem. Causes of dry mouth A dry mouth occurs when the salivary glands in your mouth don’t produce enough saliva. This may be due to dehydration, which means you […]
Mouth cancer – Your role in early detection
An article in the British Dental Journal this week highlights the findings that “Dentists can help turn the tide on Mouth cancer”. According to the article, the British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed recognition from Ministers that dentists must be part of a joined-up response to the mounting cases of oral cancer. Shocking statistics about […]
No Teeth? How This Affects your Heart.
Toothless Coronary heart disease patients have nearly double risk of death I was just reading a piece published in the Dental Tribune. According to research recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology , the study with more than 15,000 patients from 39 countries, found that “levels of tooth loss were linearly associated with […]
You are a part of something great
Our core value at Dental 397 is to provide exceptional patient care with a heart of giving back to the community. The South West Multiple Sclerosis centre was nominated by our patient, Simon James for our annual Xmas charity support. To honour Simon and a number of our patients, we were happy to present the […]
