November 2012 Practice Newsletter

Hi there,

It’s been a couple of months since my last newsletter and that is because things have been pretty busy behind the scenes at the practice.
The decontamination room is finally taking shape with the electrics and cupboards and specialist worktop safely installed. I must say dealing with builders, electricians and plumbers is a bit like trying to round up cats- a frustrating and impossible job.

Once completed all the cleaning and sterilisation of equipment will take place in this new dedicated room. Not very exciting I know but we pride ourselves on striving to provide the very best standards of care for our patients and that includes cross infection control.
I wonder how many restaurants, hairdressers and ear piercing kiosks in shopping centres can say the same about their sterilisation regimes? 
Julie x

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common problem that can affect anyone of any age. Most people have short periods of bad breath at some point, and it is estimated that up to 50% of people have persistent bad breath.

What causes bad breath?

Bad breath can have several causes:

• In most cases, bad breath is caused by bacteria in the mouth breaking down bits of food.
• Persistent bad breath is often a sign of gum disease.
• Eating strongly flavoured foods, such as onions and garlic, can cause your breath to smell unpleasant.
• Smoking and drinking a lot of alcohol can also cause bad breath.
• Occasionally, bad breath is the result of an infection or illness, or taking some kinds of medication.

Treating bad breath

Good oral hygiene is usually enough to prevent and treat bad breath.

Our hygienists can advise you on how to improve your oral health and can refer you for further investigation if they think there may be another cause for your bad breath.

How to find out if you have bad breath

A simple test you can do yourself is to lick the inside of your wrist and wait for the saliva to dry. If the area you licked smells unpleasant, it is likely that your breath does too.
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