Scared of the dentist? Fun Dental facts can be the cure!
We prioritise wellbeing for our patients and believe that we can achieve this with safe, calm, and welcoming premises as well as a team that cares for you! But we also believe humour can help lighten your visits at the dentist!
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Please, find below some fun facts about teeth!
Help, My teeth keep falling out in my dreams!
Why Do We Dream About Teeth Falling Out?
Dreams about losing teeth are surprisingly common but can be unsettling. Since teeth play vital roles—such as chewing, speaking, and contributing to our appearance—they are often seen as symbols of personal power, self-image, and health. Therefore, if you have experienced dreams where your teeth are breaking, coming loose, or falling out it could be a sign of something bigger. Interpreting these dreams can help you explore underlying emotions or concerns.
Common Reasons for 'Teeth Falling Out' Dreams
There are a few common Interpretations of ‘Teeth Falling out’ dreams:
1. Stress and Loss of Control
Life changes, such as starting a new job, moving, or experiencing relationship or financial challenges, can evoke feelings of powerlessness. Dreams about teeth falling out may reflect this emotional struggle and highlight areas where you feel out of control.
2. Appearance or Aging Concerns
Our teeth and smiles are integral to how others perceive us, making dental health an important aspect of self-confidence. Worries about tooth pain, grinding, or infection, stained teeth, bad breath, or physical changes associated with aging can manifest as dreams about losing teeth.
Some people may then experience the ‘Teeth Falling out’ dream as a direct result of their worry for their teeth.
3. Health or Dental Issues
Dreams about teeth can sometimes mirror real-life health and dental concerns. These dreams may act as a subconscious nudge to address physical health or hygiene. If you are currently experiencing health concerns, particularly dental health concerns, then 'Teeth Falling Out' dreams could occur more frequently.
An appointment with your dentist can:
- Help with tooth pain and infection
- Help with how teeth look and how they feel
- Fillings
- Root canals
- Dental implants
- Extractions, including Wisdom Tooth Extractions
An appointment with your dental hygienist can:
- Help with Plaque removal
- Help reduce the appearance of coffee/tea staining on teeth
- Improve the hygiene of your gums which can help reduce bad breath
- Whitening treatments which can improve the appearance of your teeth
Processing 'Teeth Falling Out' Dreams
Since 'Teeth Falling Out' dreams can be unsettling and unpleasant, it may be worth trying to reflect on what is causing them. To better understand these dreams, reflect on the following questions:
- Am I experiencing a major life change or am I feeling out of control?
- What in my life feels out of control right now?
- Do I have concerns about my appearance or how others see me?
- Do I have any health concerns for myself at the moment?
- Could there be physical health issues I need to address?
If dental health is a concern, regular visits to a dentist can alleviate anxieties.
Vere Dental offers a range of services to support your dental health, from fillings and implants to hygiene treatments like plaque removal and whitening. Our team also collaborates with healthcare professionals, such as psychologists or physiotherapists, to address broader health concerns if needed.
What Can You Do?
Exploring these dreams can reveal important insights about your emotional and physical well-being. Whether the cause is stress, self-image, or health-related, taking proactive steps—such as scheduling a dental appointment—can provide both relief and clarity.
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This article was written by Tyla Jane Storrer and Amandine Beke
The Many Masks of a Dentist
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The Detectives, Artists, and Superheroes of Oral Health
A dentist is not just a clinician who focuses on oral health, but they are also artists, detectives, and some might even say, superheroes.
Dentists as Artists Creating Beautiful, Natural Smiles
Just as an artist uses their skills to create a work of art, a dentist uses their expertise to restore and enhance the natural beauty of your smile. Dentist services, such as regular fillings, crowns, teeth whitening, dental veneers, smile makeovers with clear aligners, and even root canal treatments are the dentist's artwork.
Dentists as Detectives
Not much can hide from them
Dentists perform thorough investigations when diagnosing and treating dental issues – just like forensic detectives gathering evidence at a crime scene. Through taking a patient history, using diagnostic tools such as x-rays, and conducting thorough dental exams, dentists can uncover the cause of pain and diseases in and around your mouth. Dentists can also detect problems early on and provide solutions to prevent further damage.
Dentists as Superheroes
Your oral health will be protected
If you have ever experienced tooth pain, then perhaps you will agree that a dentist’s power to ease or take away the pain is like a superpower. Vere Dental tries to keep emergency dental appointments available to be able to assist with pain quickly.
Dentists are also proud protectors of your teeth and gums. Whether your children’s teeth need shielding, or you need a complex root canal or simple coffee stain removal from your teeth, our dentist and hygienist will do everything in their power to help you keep them happy and healthy.
Can Vere Dental help you achieve your artistically driven, forensic, Spiderman smile?
At Vere Dental we always want our patients to be proud to smile! And the best part is, it doesn’t just stop with your teeth – Our dental clinic can help you with many facial aesthetic concerns you may have, such as anti-wrinkle treatments, microneedling and lip filler (Click Here for more information).
Whether you’re looking for a dental artist to brighten your smile, a dental detective to diagnose gum problems, or a dental superhero to help ease your tooth pain – Vere Dental has got you covered!
This section has been written by Tyla Storrer and Amandine Beke
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