Gloucestershire Dentists Warn of the Acid Dangers Hidden in Water How Drinking Water can Cause Tooth Decay

cheltenham (PRWEB UK) 1 May 2013

It is widely understood that sugary food and drinks can cause dental decay. Sugar in the mouth is broken down by bacteria to create acid which is washed around the mouth by saliva. The acid can attack tooth enamel, gradually dissolving the minerals on the surface of the tooth and allowing decay and cavities to appear.

However, it is not as simple as switching from sweet drinks to water. Dental experts at ICC Implant & Ceramic Dental Studios are warning that not all water has a neutral pH. Certain brands of water have actually been shown to have a low pH, meaning that you could essentially be drinking a dilute form of acid and lowering the pH in the mouth to create an environment where teeth are more at risk of erosion.

The pH scale measures acidity/alkalinity on a scale from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, over 7 is alkaline and less than 7 is acidic; though it is not linear, so each pH value below 7 has ten times the acidity than the number above it. Tooth enamel can erode if acidity levels fall to 5.5 pH or below; while delicate root surfaces of teeth can be damaged from 6.5 pH.

Yet as certain brands of water have been shown to have pH levels as low as 4-5, ICC Implant & Ceramic Dental Studios are warning patients to be vigilant in choosing their bottled water.

A spokesperson explained:

We are seeing patients who do not understand how their teeth have become decayed when they have avoided sweets and sugary drinks. Yet drinking water with a low pH is like drinking a dilute acid and can quickly create a climate ideal for tooth decay.

We advise patients to choose carefully what they drink and check the pH levels on bottled water in particular. Depending on the soil type, tap water is less acid than bottled in many cases.

In addition, following basic good dental care advice is vital brushing teeth twice a day, avoiding snacking and sweet drinks between meals and having regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments, so that any early signs of dental decay can be treated quickly and stop the situation deteriorating. Prevention is better and cheaper than treatment and early intervention is better than waiting as dental decay is progressive and will only worsen with time.

We also advise patients to be aware that some people are simply more generally inclined to a lower pH. Indicators of this are conditions such as skin irritations, stomach acid, infections, headaches or mouth ulcers. These people are likely to have more acidic mouth environments and are therefore especially prone to dental issues.

However, the team are keen to reassure people that it is never too late to seek treatment and they should not be embarrassed to seek attention at any stage. ICC Implant & Ceramic Dental Studios see many patients who have neglected their dental health and require significant dental restoration. They also provide high quality dental hygiene to maintain good oral care and prevent further problems.

Their Gloucestershire centre sees patients from all over the country, who can receive extensive treatment in just one day thanks to their on-site laboratory based in the heart of the Cotswolds.

The 4x award-winning team includes 6 dental laboratory team members who work closely with the dental surgeons. They offer beautiful bespoke ceramic and porcelain teeth crowns in just one hour and implants in a morning. Complex all-on-four is achievable in just one day, making treatment plans complete in just one visit with faster recovery.

They also offer a range of increasingly popular cosmetic dentistry procedures including veneers and enamel. However, cosmetic dentistry is never at the expense of maintaining the best possible tooth structure and whatever treatment patients need, the aesthetic result is considered alongside functionality and health issues.

Call 01285 821220 or email info(at)ceramiccentre(dot)com for an appointment or free initial telephone consultation. Website http://www.ceramiccentre.com for further information. Address: The Club Room, Miserden, Nr Cheltenham, Gloucs, GL6 7JA.

Related Skin Care Press Releases

Hidden Hearing Issue Advice on Swimmers Ear as Summer Approaches

(PRWEB UK) 30 May 2013

Around 10% of the population will be affected by Otitis Externa (Swimmers Ear) at some point in their lives, according to the NHS. With repeated exposure to water increasing the risk of contracting the condition, and the summer months meaning more people are preparing to hit the pool, Hidden Hearing has issued advice and information to its customers.

Hidden Hearing explains:

Hidden Hearing Respond to Research that Reveals the Firm Molecular Handshake Needed for Hearing

(PRWEB UK) 30 November 2012

Researchers from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University in the US have mapped the precise 3-D atomic structure of a thin protein filament that is vital for cells in the inner ear as well as calculating the force needed to pull it apart.

First published in the journal, Nature, the study revealed characteristics of the most vulnerable area of structure called the tip link. Tip links are vital to hair cells which in turn are vital for hearing and balance. Tip links are strings of protein that physically connect the cilia of hairs found on these cells, but a mutation in proteins can result in congenital deafness.

These new findings will provide an understanding of how noise can break a tip link and potentially cause a hearing problem as well as opening opportunities for research into noise-induced hearing loss.

A spokesperson from Hidden Hearing said:

New research into the biology of the ear and the causes of certain hearing loss is important for the development of treatment for hearing impairment. This opens up further opportunity for new insight into hearing loss and hopefully further treatment for deafness.

With more than 40 years experience in treating hearing loss, Hidden Hearing is entrusted with the care of more than 100,000 people each year. The firm has 84 hearing centres across the UK, all catering for a range of needs and budgets. Specialising in hearing tests and hearing aids, the company also offer a variety of hearing aid accessories and in 2005, became the first dedicated hearing retailer to be recognised as an Investor in People.

Find More Hair Care Press Releases

Hidden Hearing Respond to Research that Uses Genetic Patch to Stop Deafness

(PRWEB UK) 19 February 2013

Researchers at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, have developed a tiny genetic patch which can be used to prevent a form of deafness that runs in families, reports the BBC.

Usher Syndrome causes defective sections in a genetic code and causes problems with hearing, sight and balance. In many types of Ushers Syndrome, hearing loss is tied to different errors in the patients DNA. When they try to build a protein called harmonin, which is needed to form the tiny hairs in the ears that detect sound, it does not finish the job.

The study was published in Journal Nature Medicine and showed that some defects can be corrected in mice to restore some hearing. They designed a small strip of genetic material which attaches to the mutation and keeps the body building the protein. Mice with Usher Syndrome were injected with the genetic patch and grew up being able to hear and had no balance problems.

More research is needed to understand how the new therapy could be used in humans.

A spokesperson from Hidden Hearing said:

It is exciting to hear of more developments in the treatment for different types of hearing loss. Scientists have been making great progress and hopefully it wont be too long before some of these treatments are available for humans.

With more than 40 years experience in treating hearing loss, Hidden Hearing is entrusted with the care of more than 100,000 people each year. The firm has 84 hearing centres across the UK, all catering for a range of needs and budgets. Specialising in hearing tests and hearing aids, the company also offer a variety of hearing aid accessories and in 2005, became the first dedicated hearing retailer to be recognised as an Investor in People.

Hidden Hearing Respond to Researchers Identifying Important Inner Ear Cells

(PRWEB UK) 6 March 2013

Researchers at Stanford Medical School of Medicine have identified a group of progenitor cells in the inner ear that can become the sensory hair cells and adjacent supporting cells that enable hearing.

Studying these progenitor cells could someday lead to discoveries that will help millions suffering from hearing loss due to damaged or impaired sensory hair cells.

In research published online in Development, it was identified that a class of cells called tympanic border cells can give rise to hair cells and the cells that support them during a phase of cochlear maturation after birth.

A spokesperson for Hidden Hearing said:

Further understanding of the biology of the ear is important to help understand how the ear works and what can be done to treat any problems within the ear that can cause hearing loss. Research such as this may one day see further treatments and solutions for hearing problems.

With more than 40 years experience in treating hearing loss, Hidden Hearing is entrusted with the care of more than 100,000 people each year. The firm has 84 hearing centres across the UK, all catering for a range of needs and budgets. Specialising in hearing tests and hearing aids, the company also offer a variety of hearing aid accessories and in 2005, became the first dedicated hearing retailer to be recognised as an Investor in People.

Related Hair Care Press Releases

Hidden Hearing Respond to New Research About Mammal Ears

(PRWEB UK) 4 April 2013

Scientists have recently discovered a rupture and repair process within mammal ears that could be the reason behind ear infections and hearing defects.

When a mammal embryo develops, the middle ear appears to form in a pop and patch way that seals one end with a substandard infection-prone tissue.

The researchers found that the middle ear begins life as a pouch of tissue, the lining then ruptures at one end and the break lets in a different kind of tissue which forms the tiny bones in the middle ear. The tissue is called the neural crest and is less effective as the patch in the middle ear can flake off when infected and also does not have the protective hair like cilia that sweeps away debris in the rest of the middle ear.

A spokesperson from Hidden Hearing said:

This research allows us to understand more about why the ear could be susceptible to infection and possible causes of hearing defects. If you have any concern about your hearing, you should book a no obligation hearing test at one of our Hidden Hearing centres across the UK.

With more than 40 years experience in treating hearing loss, Hidden Hearing is entrusted with the care of more than 100,000 people each year. The firm has 84 hearing centres across the UK, all catering for a range of needs and budgets. Specialising in hearing tests and hearing aids, the company also offer a variety of hearing aid accessories and in 2005, became the first dedicated hearing retailer to be recognised as an Investor in People.

Hidden Hearing have responded to Research Linking Infrasound Could Affect Ear Health

(PRWEB UK) 10 April 2013

A recent study by ear, nose and throat specialists in the UK found that infrasound can have physiological effects.

The review article published in the March issue of Journal of Laryngology and Otology showed that outer hair cells of the cochlea respond to infrasound, which could affect the functioning of the ear.

Another study looked at how the auditory cortex of the brain can also be activated by low frequency noise, which can produce health effects.

Infrasound has been linked to wind turbines and has raised concern that there could be such a thing as wind turbine syndrome as people who live near turbines have complained of feeling ill. However the syndrome is not recognised by the World Health Organisation and scientists argue that more research needs to be done to provide any certain link between wind turbines and health effects.

A spokesperson for Hidden Hearing said:

There can be various triggers for hearing loss and scientists are constantly finding out about new links to the causes of hearing loss. Further understanding of risks allows people to take the necessary precautions to protect their hearing and limit their exposure.

With more than 40 years experience in treating hearing loss, Hidden Hearing is entrusted with the care of more than 100,000 people each year. The firm has 84 hearing centres across the UK, all catering for a range of needs and budgets. Specialising in hearing tests and hearing aids, the company also offer a variety of hearing aid accessories and in 2005, became the first dedicated hearing retailer to be recognised as an Investor in People.

Hidden Hearing Release Information on Replacing Hearing Aid Batteries

(PRWEB UK) 27 April 2013

Following an increase in enquiries, Hidden Hearing has published information on how to replace batteries in hearing aids.

Battery Life depends on the type of hearing aid you have, how much it has been used, how high the volume is set and the quality of the battery thats installed. Hidden Hearing explains:

Hidden Hearing Respond to Dr Miriam Stoppards Comments on Protecting Hearing

(PRWEB UK) 2 May 2013

Dr Miriam Stoppard has warned about the dangers of modern living on hearing, and highlighted the dangers people expose themselves to when using MP3 players, attending nightclubs and even using hair dryers!

Cells in the inner ear are sensitive to damage, with loud noise over a period of time causing damage to the hair cells, which cannot repair themselves once damaged.

Dr Miriam warned that damage earlier in life can accumulate to deafness in middle age and that the unsafe use of MP3 players could play a key part in hearing loss.

A spokesperson from Hidden Hearing said:

Protecting hearing as much as possible in our day to day life is essential for hearing health as we get older. The increasing use of MP3s has exposed many people to unsafe levels of noise and people are advised to turn the volume down.

With more than 40 years experience in treating hearing loss, Hidden Hearing is entrusted with the care of more than 100,000 people each year. The firm has 84 hearing centres across the UK, all catering for a range of needs and budgets. Specialising in hearing tests and hearing aids, the company also offer a variety of hearing aid accessories and in 2005, became the first dedicated hearing retailer to be recognised as an Investor in People.

Related Hair Care Press Releases

Hidden Hearing Issue Advice on Cleaning Ears

(PRWEB UK) 7 June 2013

Following an increase in enquiries, Hidden Hearing has issued advice on cleaning ears and preventing long term hearing loss in the process.

The ear canal has cells within it that produce cerumen, otherwise known as ear wax, but a build up of this can sometimes lead to temporary hearing loss and pain. Hidden Hearing explains how this can be dealt with safely: