Many people are afraid of the dentist, in fact many have a pure phobia of the dentist. However, Dr. Uchenna Okoye of London Smiling looks at ways one can visit with no fear, even how the dental visit can be relaxing for you and an all around positive experience.

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November is Mouth Cancer Action Month…bet you didn’t know that!  It is not a sexy topic  but it is really serious news.

It is estimated that more than 6000 people will be diagnosed with mouth cancer this year, but early detection could save over 90% of their lives…so you can’t afford not to know about it!

In my youth (yes I know I keep talking about getting old, my insecurity, showing that I want people to reassure me…)  it used to be rare, seen mainly in patients over 40 years old….OMG that is me!!

However we see it now in much younger people.  It kills more people than cervical and testicular cancer combined and used to be 5x more common in men than women, but not anymore with our lifestyle changes

Risk Factors?

Oral Sex! Got your attention didn’t it? HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) has been linked to this disease and it is transmitted via oral sex. Stay safe

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Teeth Whitening is perhaps the most popular of our cosmetic dental treatments. Find out why, in this video where I explain how it works and I dispel some common myths about it.

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How can one create the ideal smile? Take a look at our smile makeover treatments, from whitening to crowns and more, and find out what effect they can have on you and your confidence.

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I call braces my celebrity secret weapon!  Find out more in this video where I talk about  the different types of braces and how they work.  Let me know if you still have any questions and I promise to post the answer for you

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Many people don’t know I am actually a dental phobic!  That’s why I set up Londonsmiling, to create the kind of experience I would personally want.  I still don’t like going to the dentist…like most people  but we work hard to make it the best it can be.  In this video find out how we work with guests from all over the UK  the world, with highly skilled professionals  and great customer service to create an inviting, relaxing environment

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I was recently on the BBC about fluoride in tap water. If you didn’t get a chance to see it you could watch it here:

CELEBRITY A–Lister, Jessica Simpson, recently made a shocking dental confession on live TV. The Hollywood star announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she only brushes her teeth a few times each week.

The 29 year old actress and singer, who is known for her glamorous image  is one famous name the public look to for beauty and health tips. But this is one habit the public really shouldn’t follow.

Jessica admitted “I only brush my teeth maybe three times a week – I don’t brush every day.”

The star continued: “It’s because my teeth are so white and I don’t like them to feel too slippery, but I do use Listerine mouthwash and I do floss every day. My lips just slide all over the place… I can’t catch up with my mouth. So I need a little coating. I know it’s gross, but I always have fresh breath.”

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As we get older, our teeth become more crowded..it’s a fact, part of the aging process, I call it the dental equivalent of everything going south…ladies, you know exactly what I mean!

Adult braces is one of the treaments that is growing fastest in my practice.  You are not too old to have it, the oldest patient I have done it for so far is 72 and looks totally fabulous. With the new dental innovations, ‘invisible’ braces are no longer a thing of science fiction

This lady came to me wanting Veneers 2 months before her wedding to straighten her front teeth.  Now I am the queen of veneers as I do so many and I love creating new smiles with them.  However where I can, I try to be as conservative as possible and being a dental phobic, I always say the less dentistry the better

In this case I used the the Inman Aligner which is a relatively new and reasonably quick way of straightening teeth for adults. Teeth can be straightened in as little as 6 weeks (16 weeks for complex cases) with no drilling and usually less of an investment than porcelain veneers or orthodontic treatment. It is not suitable for all situations and more complex orthodontic work or porcelain veneers may be the better option

For Karen, we achieved a beautiful in time for her wedding and topped it off with teeth whitening to give her a gleaming white smile

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