Patient feedback

At Longborough we provide feedback forms for patients so we can find out what people think about the Longborough experience. Obviously we want to know if anyone is dissatisfied so that we can put things right. But we also like to hear from patients who feel we have provided a good service. 

Here's an example of a recent anonymous feedback form, which gave us all something to smile about: 
"I think that an excellent service is provided at Longborough and the staff are very sensitive to the needs of the patient and communicate well. The practice is well organised and efficient and receptionists are very friendly and helpful. I am very happy with the service I receive." 

Thank you for your comments and we will keep working hard to ensure that everyone has a warm welcome and the best possible care at Longborough.

Alison
Practice Manager

Longborough Dental Practice

Charity Cake Sale - 20 July

Dental nurses Wai-wai and Sarah put in a double shift last Friday, when they organised a charity cake sale in the front garden at Longborough. The event was arranged to coincide with the Olympic Torch relay, which passed directly in front of the practice. 

The whole team got involved baking cakes and serving refreshments to the many people lining the streets of Dorking for the procession. It was a great success and we raised £114 for the charity Shooting Star Chase, which cares for local families with a child or teenager with a life-limiting condition.

Well done to everyone who helped and thank you very much to everyone who contributed. 

Energy drinks can cause damage to teeth in only five days

Caffeinated 'energy' drinks may give a temporary boost but play havoc with your teeth scientists have warned. A study published in the Academy of General Dentistry, in the US, charted a huge increase in the frequent consumption of energy/sports drinks among young adults. They said the habit is causing irreversible damage to teeth as the high acidity levels in some of these drinks erode tooth enamel.

Researchers found that the acidity levels can vary between brands and flavours of the same brand. Of the nine energy drinks tested one contained as much as 54g of sugar. (The American Heart Association recommends having no more than 30g of sugar in total in just one day!) The research found that damage to enamel was evident after only five days of exposure and that energy drinks caused twice as much damage to teeth as sports drinks, due to the higher sugar content.
 
It is estimated that around 60% of teenagers in the US drink at least one sports drink per day and it is thought that there is a similar pattern in the UK. Health professionals are now seeking to educate parents and young adults about the downside of these drinks. Damage caused to tooth enamel is irreversible, and without the protection of enamel, teeth become overly sensitive, prone to cavities, and more likely to decay.

Anyone exhibiting symptoms should call Longborough immediately and book to see their dentist. To avoid the problems you should minimise your intake of sports/energy drinks and chew sugar-free gum or rinse your mouth with water following consumption of these drinks. You should also wait at least an hour to brush your teeth, after consuming sports/energy drinks or you will spread the acid on the tooth surfaces and increase the erosive effect.

Alison
Practice Manager

Longborough Dental Practice