Sport Relief Success

Team Longborough go that extra S-mile!

Sunday, March 21 saw Team Longborough run for Sport Relief in the Guildford Mile. We arrived at 10.15am feeling slightly nervous about the challenge ahead. We fixed our numbers firmly to our t-shirts and then we noticed a common theme – ours all started with a six. As we looked around at other people we could see plenty of ones, quite a few number threes but very few sixes. Of course the number represented the distance to which we had committed! This made us feel even more nervous. How many people were running six miles? How fit did they look? (Very!) Could we do this? Had we set ourselves a challenge too far? So with great trepidation we moved towards the start line. The Mayor of Guildford counted us down and we were off…

As we approached the first hill the sun peeped out from behind the clouds and we felt a growing certainty that we were going to finish and raise as much money as we could for Sport Relief. It wasn’t easy but we motivated each other and pushed ourselves beyond our previous training sessions. Janet and Alison managed to complete the six miles in 58 minutes! With Fiona coming in just moments behind at 62 minutes and Lisa and Katherine arriving at the finishing line in 1 hour and 10 minutes. Not at all bad considering we had planned for a slow and gentle hour and a half to complete the challenge.

So a BIG thank you to all our sponsors you did tremendously well in helping us to raise nearly £600 for Sport Relief (and the money is still coming in). Thank you from Team Longborough.

What’s Next? Team Longborough is always trying to find new challenges. We are considering a mini-triathlon in September and a 10k run for CHASE in November. If you would like to challenge us to raise money for charity why not send your suggestions to alison@longboroughdental.co.uk

We're rising to the challenge for Sport Relief

We’re challenging ourselves to run 6 miles on Sunday 21 March in The Guildford Mile!
 
We need your help and sponsorship.

Team Longborough (pictured above) comprises, Alison, Katherine, Fiona, Lisa and Janet. Six weeks ago we were asked if we would put forward a team to participate in the Sport Relief Mile. Our initial response was a tentative ‘maybe?’ However it didn’t take long for that to turn in to a positive ‘Yes!’  And one mile just didn’t seem enough! So we threw caution to the wind and decided if we were going to do it we might as well go for it and entered for the 6 mile run.

For the past few weeks Team Longborough has been in training. Fiona, Janet, Lisa, Katherine and Alison have been pounding pavements and treadmills and are preparing themselves for this great challenge. We would love to raise our target of £500 but wouldn’t it be fantastic if we managed more. Please help us exceed our goal and raise as much as we possibly can. The money you give will help people living incredibly tough lives both at home in the UK and across the world's poorest countries.

You can sponsor Team Longborough using the link below. Thank you for your support.

www.mysportrelief.com/LongboroughDental

Ten top tips for truly kissable lips

With Valentine's day in mind here are the Longborough ten top tips for truly kissable lips.

Luscious lips
Cold winter weather can lead to dry cracked lips (not very attractive) so use a good lip salve regularly. Lips can burn easily in the summer too (or even when skiing) so it's a good idea to use a lip salve with an SPF.

Check your breath
A quick tip for checking your breath is to simply lick the inside of your wrist. Wait for this to dry and then check the smell. A sour or sickly sweet odour means your mouth needs attention. If your oral hygiene is good this could indicate other problems so you should visit your dentist.

Tasty teeth
We recommend that you brush thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes twice a day. Don’t forget to clean in between your teeth with floss or special ‘mini’ brushes. Bacteria can accumulate in these hard to reach areas and may result in gum disease which is a frequent cause of bad breath.

Clean that tongue
Bad breath can also be caused by bacteria that hide in the rough surface of your tongue, where they breed and release volatile sulphur compounds (unpleasant odours to you and me). So clean your tongue thoroughly with a brush or tongue scraper when you brush your teeth.

Mouth washes & gum
Good antibacterial fluoride mouthwashes can help to keep breath fresh and they also fight cavities and strengthen teeth. Chewing sugar-free gum helps with oral care and can give you fresh breath confidence when you need it most.

Drink plenty of water
It is recommended that you drink two litres of water a day. Drinking water regularly will ensure your mouth stays well hydrated and help keep your breath fresh.

Give up smoking
No mouth is truly kissable with 'ashtray breath,' but this problem will disappear when you give up cigarettes! Most importantly if you stop smoking you also reduce the chances of getting gum disease and mouth cancer.

Visit your Hygienist
You should visit a hygienist regularly to maintain your oral hygiene so for that special date book an appointment and give your confidence a fresh breath boost!

Take a look in the mirror
A last minute check will ensure nothing can spoil your smile. Remember you can't always feel if something is lodged between your teeth! A quick glance in the mirror could prevent that spinach becoming a Valentine's Day disaster…

If you are not happy with your smile or any aspect of your mouth and teeth contact Longborough Dental Practice and ask about our smile clinic. We can give you the smile you always wanted.