It can take longer and be more difficult to find a job the older that you are.  Some recruiters consider you to be ‘old’ if you are in your forties or fifties, and sometimes even younger.

You can get the best company to rewrite your CV or a cover letter, but you are unable to change the basic facts of your actual age, you employment history and your appearance.  There are ways in which you can improve your chances of success in your search for employment that will also improve your confidence when you’re interviewing. 

Believe it or not, but the scientific research tells us that we make perception about somebody’s character/personality within just ‘3’ seconds of meeting them.  Not long to make an impression is it?  But here at Thurlow, we are all too aware that a friendly, bright smile can make people instantly warm to you and speak volume about your pride in your appearance.

Of course we offer all sorts of cosmetic dentistry procedures here but even the simplest of changes can make a huge difference.  Our tooth whitening bleaching procedure is cost effective, quick and easy to use and doesn’t involve sitting in the dentist’s chair for hours on end!  It’s currently on offer at £355.50, discounted from £395.00, so if you are job hunting at the moment – smarten up your look and have the edge over other candidates.  We offer FREE Cosmetic Consultations if you’d like to discuss your other options too.

For more information on the full range of products and services that we offer please visit our website www.thurlowdentalcare.co.uk or call us on 02380 692653.

Our teeth whitening system is easy to use, effective and economical and right now as a way of saying 'Happy New Year' we're offering a 10 % discount to everybody!  Usual price £395.00, offer price £355.50.  Not just available to our current patients.  Tell your friends and book up now!  Call us on 02380 62653.

It the most common month for people to decide they want to change jobs, move house and book a holiday.  During this month we tend to plan out our year, set ourselves goals, spring clean the house and review the household finances.

So this year do yourself a favour, think health, think teeth – and most of all think ‘no more surprises’. Spread the cost of your dental treatment over monthly payments of £14.95 and cover your routine check-ups and hygienist visits – and benefit from being insured for emergency call outs and worldwide dental trauma, plus a whole host of discounts on additional treatment.

And if there’s anything you’ve always wanted to change about the cosmetic appearance of your teeth – now’s the time to do it.  Book in for one of our FREE cosmetic consultations!  Call us without delay on 02380 692653.

We all think that we need to watch how much we eat and drink over the festive season, but our advice is look out for your teeth!  Crusty bread, pork crackling, toffees, nuts, popcorn, are some of the offending food items that can loosen dental work or put stress on already weakened teeth.  Fibrous pieces of meat can be dangerous if they become wedged in between faulty contacts.  Sometimes they cause gum problems or even root caries if allowed to remain in place for months.  Good brushing and flossing techniques should resolve this and routine visits to the Hygienist.  Going out for dinner? Watch out for unsuspecting culprits such as chicken salads that contain any small hidden bones or any Game that may contain hidden shot pellets. Chewing on non-food items can be equally as dangerous! So when writing your Christmas cards beware of the temptation to chew on your pen, and when rushing to tie someone’s hair do not put the hair toggle anywhere near your teeth!  Also watch out when removing the labels from new clothing – use scissor not your incisors! Naughty habits like chewing on ice cubes or after a few drinks trying to open a bottle of beer with your teeth will definitely increase your chances of damaging your precious teeth.

A broken or cracked tooth will most probably cause you a very painful toothache. If you have a broken or cracked tooth and you are unable to see your dentist immediately, here are some ways for you to relieve the pain from a toothache caused by a broken or cracked tooth:

·        Avoid foods and beverages that are very cold or very hot. Since the dentin layer of the tooth has likely been exposed by the crack or break in the tooth, extremes in temperature may cause pain.

·        Avoid foods and beverages that are very high in sugar, or are very acidic.

·        Use an over-the-counter pain relief medicine. Never exceed the recommended dose, and check to make sure you are able to take the pain relief medication with any of the other medications you may currently be on. Generally speaking, a pain relief medication that is intended to reduced inflammation works best for dental pain, because most toothaches are caused by an inflammation of the tissues or the inflammation of the nerve. Never put pain relief medication on the tooth or gum tissue, as this could burn the tissue.

For more information on what to do if you suspect that you have broken your tooth visit: http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Dental-Emergencies/Dental-Emergencies/article/Fractured-and-Broken-Teeth.cvsp#What_You_Can_Do

If you are in need of an emergency dentist over Christmas, contact our Out of Hours contact number on 07946 870504 between 2pm and 8pm on Friday 23^rd December and 9am and 12 noon on 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th of  December.  The emergency callout fee is £135.00 plus the cost of any treatment received.

BB Cream – is this the new ‘line reduction’ treatment?

I was well and truly sucked into the marketing ploys of a French cosmetic brand recently.  After watching the 15^th advert for their new so called ‘BB Cream’ I decided I just had to find out more about it!  BB cream is known in the cosmetic industry as ‘Blemish Balm’ and has made its way into the UK Cosmetic market after being voted one of the top most liked cosmetic products by East and Southeast Asian women.

Created by a German Dermatology Doctor to help laser surgery patients ‘protect, sooth and refine highly sensitive skin post treatment – the cream is now available to the masses.  In a variety of formulations the BB creams can help provide coverage for scars, wrinkles, acne and blemishes as well as multi-functioning as a primer, foundation, moisturizer, sun block, pore minimize and refiner.  A miracle product one would assume?

There have been claims that some BB creams have skin whitening or brightening properties and significantly evens out skin tone - some might say that this is a revelation to the beauty industry. But is it all it’s cracked up to be?  I had to check it out for myself, of course to share my findings with you all.

I bought my tube of BB Cream from a leading high-street retailer for £9.99 – Reasonable price for a miracle I thought.  And, on first impressions I was quite impressed with the coverage, if one is just wanting a light amount of coverage for a ‘work’ day or ‘minimal make up’ day.  You apply the product in the same way you would a moisturizer/primer and then continue to apply your make-up, missing out foundation if you wish.

 It was certainly apparent that due to the high content of light reflecting particles that my face had gained a youthful glow/sheen (also known as the ‘dewy’ look).  But I was a little disappointed that it did not cover my hard earned wrinkles and crow’s feet.  I was impressed however, with the way in which it evened out my skin tone.  But whether or not this was a miracle cream for the over 30s I wasn’t so sure. Would I recommend it to my friends?  Yes.  Without a doubt I think this could be the ‘tinted moisturiser’ of the future.  I have every faith in the fact that this product would benefit the under 30s but would I buy it for my mother?  The answer would be a definite ’no’.  Sometimes creams are just never enough! (Sorry Mum).

It has to be said - I lost my faith in creams a long time ago, hence my last article on the joys of Botox!  And I do still think there is some great benefits to longer-term more effective beauty treatments, that not only satisfy our beauty fixes but for our purses too! It’s not just Botox that is widely available now.   More and more women, especially those in their 40s, 50s and 60s are opting for facial fillers.  Facial fillers can last up to 12 months and carried out by a qualified clinician these sorts of treatments can refresh any tired, saggy face in desperate need of a pep talk!  Most clinicians will recommend using a good quality skincare product with any additional cosmetic treatment.

There are lots of different options out there for women and men who don’t particularly want to spend thousands by going under the knife to update their looks.  If you’re worried, scared or unsure about any of the treatments that we offer, don’t panic – you can book a FREE cosmetic consultation by discussing this with the Dentist and finding out more information.  Call us now on 02380 692653.

Christmas Party? Ski-slopes? Cruise coming up? Why not dazzle everybody this year - and it won't cost you a million dollars!  For just £355 we are offering an exclusive Winter Season Package - tooth whitening plus a facial aesthetic treatment (1st area, plus 15%  off on all areas thereafter).

Look more youthful and feel more confident instantly!  Just call us to discuss your appointment requirements 02380 692653.

Ok, so to get the perfect beach body I understand that I need to limit my portion sizes, eat healthy and do lots of exercise – but where is the fun in that?  If I want to look good, fresh and youthful – I want something instant, without it including any hard graft or discipline! I’m lazy – what can I say?

I’ve recently found out that quite a few of my friends have been getting line smoothing and line filler treatments and when talking to other people about it – it appears that it is more common than I thought!  How can I be missing out on this beauty fix, I thought to myself?  I’m usually quite hot on the latest beauty products on the market and have tried every anti-ageing cream under the sun.  Needless to say, my endless trial of beauty creams has only ever left me disappointed – apart from one face cream that promised the wonders of the sea, with minerals and active sea algae.  That one was quite impressive but the effects only lasted for as long as I wore it for and cost me well over £100 to purchase. 

So, I was intrigued – how much does this Botox stuff cost and how long will it last?  Do I really need it?  Would I notice the difference?  After the treatment, would friends stare at me and point at my face, yelling ‘oh my goodness, what have you had done’?

There was only one way of finding out.  I booked a free cosmetic consultation at my Dentist Surgery – Thurlow.  Yes, that’s right, my Dentist Surgery.  I know, very discreet huh?  I could get the treatment done and it would look like I just had a routine check-up with my dentist.  Plus, who better to administer the treatment than my dentist of 8 years – a qualified, experienced practitioner who has had to study the muscle anatomy of the face to become a dentist in the first place.  And seen as the treatment procedures involve injecting my face with a needle – I thought this was probably the safest way to go.

I booked my appointment and before I knew it I was sat in the chair with butterflies in my tummy (don’t know why – I not overly afraid of needles).  The nurse kindly reassured me that everything would be ok and that I would experience a little ‘stinging’ feeling.  Just five minutes later and feeling excited about the impending change to my skin – I was advised about the gradual appearance of the effects of the treatment and told to do some facial exercises to ensure that the solution moved around the muscle to distribute it evenly.

A week later and I felt brand new!  I was completely converted – no more creams or beauty fads.  As far as I was and still am concerned, nothing else on the market offers better value for money.

This year's Mouth Cancer Awareness week runs from 13 - 19 November 2011.

Mouth Cancer:

Look for ulcers that don't heal, red or white patches.  If in doubt, get checked out!

One death every five hours in the UK

Every detection saves lives; drinkers, smokers and those who chew tobacco are most at risk.

At Thurlow we are raising money to support the mouth cancer campaign via the Blue Ribbon Appeal.

If you would like an appointment to check symptons or would like to donate to the mouth cancer charity, please call us on 02380 692653.

The Mouth Cancer Foundation was established in June 2004 to be a professional support organization solely dedicated to supporting people with mouth, throat and other head & neck cancer face the crisis of cancer. It gained charitable status (registered charity No. 1109298) in May 2005. Support, can be a vital component of the healing process for head and neck cancer patients. It can have an enormous positive impact in meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving, restoring, and promoting physical and emotional health.

Fresh breath, fresh you!Only £90, includes fresh breath consultation, clean and polish, fresh breath pack and advice.  The appointments are for 45 minutes and you can book by calling 02380 692653. 

If you have persistent bad breath, a bad taste or dry mouth problems, we have good news for you; chronic halitosis is a treatable oral condition.  Bad breath can be caused by many different reasons such as poor oral hygiene, infections in the mouth, respiratory tract infections, dry mouth, illness and external factors i.e. smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee, eating garlic, onions etc.

To help you combat bad breath we have opened a fresh breath clinic which is managed by our Dental Therapist.  You will be able to talk with our Dental Therapist to determine the cause of your bad breath and together, make a plan for the future to keep bad breath away. 

The Reception Class, at Twyford School, had a surprise today when a giant toothbrush and toothpaste arrived to talk teeth!  The children joined a discussion with Heleena and Amy from Thurlow about the importance of maintaining healthy teeth.  We all agreed that you should brush twice a day for 2 minutes (which is 120 seconds as one pupil pointed put to us!). 

We looked at healthy food and drink like fruit and milk, and also bad types, like chocolate which has sugar in it that can decay teeth.  All the children admitted that chocolate tastes so good however, we must look after our teeth to keep healthy teeth as they have to last until maybe the age of 100!

We looked at dentures like Granny may wear and all agreed that by looking after our teeth from a very young age we may avoid having to wear these when we are older. 

The Thurlow Team were very impressesd with the knowledge the children had already and enjoyed learning together with them more depth about healthy teeth for a healthy future.